Sports:
Sport is very important for the Jamaicans, and they have great traditions when it comes to running. As of today, the two fastest men on earth are Jamaican; The former 100m world record holder Asafa Powell is second only to Usain Bolt, who holds the incredible world records of today on both 100 and 200 meters. His record on 100 meter is 9,58 seconds, and on 200 meter is 19,19!
Jamaica also have a history in bobsled (better known as JamBob). In 1988 Jamaica, for first time, participated in the winter Olympics. It was in Calgary. The first year(1988) ended whit injuries and crashes, but over the years Jamaica has developed a proud bobsled culture.
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