Dear Editor,
Rio 2016 Olympics Games have left many memorable moments as our athletes represented Jamaica in several track and field events, gaining 11 medals in total (6 gold, 3 silver and 2 bronze). What resonated personally was not the actual medals that were gained, but the life lessons behind those achievements.
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce showed us that to give up or to retreat is not an option. Through her injury and obvious pain, she continued and pushed herself to complete the race gaining a bronze medal for Jamaica — willpower. Elaine Thompson smiled while she ran her golden race because she was confident that she could deliver, and she did — confidence. Omar McLeod shouted “Thank you, Jesus” after he won the 110-metre hurdles, cementing his belief, not just in his abilities, but in someone higher than himself — faith. And lastly, Usain Bolt, the country boy who had a dream, accomplished what no one has ever accomplished; nine gold medals in three consecutive Olympics games. This is not an ordinary achievement. This wasn’t luck. This resulted from years of hard work and consistent training. Bolt said, “I want to show the younger generation that it is possible to come from the countryside of Jamaica with a dream and actually become something great,” — dream big.
Congratulations to Team Jamaica. You all have made us proud. Continue to shine boldly. Continue to be strong.
Kemmone Hall
kymme5@hotmail.com
Rio 2016 Olympics Games have left many memorable moments as our athletes represented Jamaica in several track and field events, gaining 11 medals in total (6 gold, 3 silver and 2 bronze). What resonated personally was not the actual medals that were gained, but the life lessons behind those achievements.
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce showed us that to give up or to retreat is not an option. Through her injury and obvious pain, she continued and pushed herself to complete the race gaining a bronze medal for Jamaica — willpower. Elaine Thompson smiled while she ran her golden race because she was confident that she could deliver, and she did — confidence. Omar McLeod shouted “Thank you, Jesus” after he won the 110-metre hurdles, cementing his belief, not just in his abilities, but in someone higher than himself — faith. And lastly, Usain Bolt, the country boy who had a dream, accomplished what no one has ever accomplished; nine gold medals in three consecutive Olympics games. This is not an ordinary achievement. This wasn’t luck. This resulted from years of hard work and consistent training. Bolt said, “I want to show the younger generation that it is possible to come from the countryside of Jamaica with a dream and actually become something great,” — dream big.
Congratulations to Team Jamaica. You all have made us proud. Continue to shine boldly. Continue to be strong.
Kemmone Hall
kymme5@hotmail.com