Track and field fans are used to seeing Jamaican athletes on the medal stand at the Olympics. In Paris, other Caribbean nations have introduced themselves and their countries to the world. Yes Jamaica has six medals and most of them for its unexpected field success. But medals this time have also come from St.
Marileidy Paulino , of the Dominican Republic, celebrates winning the women’s 400-meter final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. Thea Lafond, of Dominica, celebrates after winning the women’s triple jump final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. Julien Alfred , of Saint Lucia, poses for pictures with spectators after winning the women’s 100-meter final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug.
“It’s in those times that you realize how strong the Caribbean really is, how quick we are to aid each other in moments of need,” LaFond said. “It puts things in perspective, right? Maybe a hard workout or a bad meet isn’t so bad when you’re concerned about the well-being of your loved ones. We’re tough people.”
Rickets was supposed to fly to Europe the day after Beryl hit Jamaica for a pre-Olympics training camp in Paris. “We had to cancel plans and wait until the hurricane passed,” Ricketts said, adding that she flew over about a week later.“I have like a little makeshift gym in the garage. So that’s what we used during that time,” Ricketts said.Also Friday, three Cuban-born athletes now competing for European nations filled the podium in the men’s triple jump: Jordan Diaz of Spain , Pedro Pichardo of Portugal and Andy Diaz of Italy .
“My family that’s in Cuba, my entire life that I had back in Cuba,” Jordan Diaz said. “It was a very difficult decision, but if I had to take the same decision, I would.”Dampf is an Associated Press sports writer based in Rome. He covers a wide variety of sports in Italy and Europe.
2024 Paris Olympic Games Marileidy Paulino Paris Grenada S Sports Julien Alfred
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
2024 Paris Olympics live updates: Biles, Lee and Chiles have one more chance to medalAmerican Noah Lyles inched out Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson today to win gold in the 100-meter race. Team USA swam to victory in the pool with new world records, and cyclist Kristen Faulkner stunned everyone by riding past the competition to first place. NBC News’ Tom Llamas wraps up all the day’s events.
Read more »
2024 Paris Olympics live updates: Simone Biles, Lee and Chiles have one more chance to medalAmerican Noah Lyles inched out Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson today to win gold in the 100-meter race. Team USA swam to victory in the pool with new world records, and cyclist Kristen Faulkner stunned everyone by riding past the competition to first place. NBC News’ Tom Llamas wraps up all the day’s events.
Read more »
Simone Biles caps Paris Olympics ‘Redemption Tour’ with one last medal — silver in floor routineAmerican gymnast Simone Biles didn’t get the golden sendoff she hoped.
Read more »
Simone Biles caps Paris Olympics ‘Redemption Tour’ with one last medal — silver in floor routineBrazil’s Rebeca Andrade became the first gymnast to beat Biles in a floor final in a major international competition.
Read more »
Krispy Kreme announces Olympics-theme ‘Passport to Paris' doughnuts ahead of 2024 OlympicsThe goal is to provide fans with the delicious flavors of Parisian desserts while they cheer on America’s best athletes.
Read more »
Countdown to the 2024 Olympics: Join us for an exclusive Paris Olympics watch party!A look the latest news in the 2024 Olympic Games.
Read more »