As a Trinidadian athlete I have this same mindset to make a change I think my country should have the same determination that they do and we'll actually take this sport by storm again🇹🇹
Beautiful film. They did an excellent job capturing the soul of the athletes and community. You can see the passion of these young runners and the nation as a whole. World renown for track and field as well as soccer, this was a fascinating glimpse into the heart of Jamaica.
Yes Jamaicans are my favorite olympians. Blessed are the poor who work so very hard. I luv you❤ Jamaica, go conquer the world, reach the stars!!! -Kimi (Malaysia)
Jamaicans are soldiers, fighters and a determined nation that's why they are winners, training in those conditions and beating the world, what a great NATION!
This made me really proud and inspired to see so many girls (especially African decent) so focused, motivated, confident and strong. And just watching young people in a less privileged economic background train and compete at a higher level than most of the world just off raw talent and drive, as an American I might have to secretly cheer for Jamaica next Olympics.
it great to have all this talent but the sprint factory needs to pay more attention to proper injury management so that these athlete will get a worthwhile career also. I hope that they also get educated in other various things like psychological aspects of being a great athlete, like have a champion mindset while remaining humble and dignified. Good luck Sprint factory and God's speed.
I'm not even jamacians or been to Jamacia I'm a Trinidadian but love Athletics for a few years now I looks forward for ISSA /Grave Kennedy girls and boys Championship in Jamacia watched most of it on RUclips, I'm talking nothing has compare to it, real entertaining competition is hot i love it seeing so many youths in action is a great spectacle, always well attended have to gave de Yardies credits the coaches, athletes parents and JAAA association . Respect looking forward to 2019 championships.
@@ptrgr72 Lol. You should recheck the last 2 Olympics yourself. Also you probably don't know what all the sprint events are. So school is open. A sprint event is any event that uses starting blocks. They are 100, 200, 400, 100mh/110mh, 400mh, 4x100, 4x400. That is 14 events, 7 men's and 7 women's events. So USA vs JAM take all other countries out. USA still wins the most sprint events. 2012 Olympics JAM beat the US in M100, 200, 4x100, & W100. That is 4 events. The USA beat JAM in the 10 other events. 2016 Olympics JAM beat the US in M100, 200, 110mh, 4x100, W100 & 200. That is 6 events. Which means the USA beat JAM in the other 8 events. So in 2012 USA 10 - JAM 4. 2016 USA 8 - JAM 6. School's dismissed.
Its not just hungry to run outta poverty as I hear many, US Couches saying, most high School students, if not rich, cannot be described as poverty stricken, but Champs has been a traditional prestige for all Schools over the last 100years, all young Athlete who wins a race for their School, is equivalent to winning a Gold medal at the Olympics in reality.
Jamaicans were part of the Greatest Cricket team not too long ago!! Now they are climbing up the ladder to showcase their Greatest athletes in becoming the Finest in the world. So proud of you all. Study sports science & employ experience from Shelly, Elaine & others when they retire! keep shining Bright! 🇯🇲🇯🇲
I grew up in Southwest Georgia in similar poverty. My constant thought was to get out. No matter what. American sprinters will find it difficult to defeat Jamaicans because Jamaicans are coming from, in some cases, a desperation that most Americans can't relate to.
I'm very proud of these young girls in Jamaica they work hard train hard and some of these outsiders the recruiters I'm speaking families have to be careful because they will sometimes end up in situations where they are promised stuff and they are not always fulfilled and they end up sacrificing themselves and working for other countries
This was a great documentary and really showcased the talent of young Jamaicans and the hard work the coaches there put in for their country and its' kids.
Andxx Vxx but it kinda is tho... I’ve never gotten a hamstring injury because I stretch and warm up, but I’ve seen extremely inflexible people tell me that there hamstrings hurt during track practice because they didn’t stretch and warm up long enough.
Yup, there appears to be a ton of focus on strength and actual running work...but little on mobility and injury prevention. But like the coach mentor said there's always another one waiting in the wings so you can just dump that hurt athlete for another fresh one. Tough reality but it is what it is! I HAVE TO MAKE IT TO CHAMPS ONE DAY VERY SOON.
I'm tired of hearing bout School Athletes from Jamaica running out of poverty, my daughter was an Athlete at St Andrews High and she was in no way poverty stricken, most of them are from humble homes yes, but not necessarily poverty stricken, for they all look healthy and well fed,, some even does it for the fun of it,, and yes they are running for a better more successful life, just like how a T&F Athlete, Singer, Swimmer from Britain, USA or where ever do what they does best for a more successful lifestyle, if they visit certain Countries their perspective of poverty would change immediately, would tell them where to go look to see real poverty, but I'm not into the business of belittling any Country.
Its a factory, in a factory you dont need to be careful because parts can be easily replaced. I think theyre pushing too much. 2020 is closer and closer.
Those girls train hard n suffer a lot its a shame most wont go to olympics but they can get an education in the u.s. or other countries on a track scholarship.
Such risk is the life of an aspiring athlete. Very nice to see they do it per their own interests and don't seem to be compelled by their parents or government to run beyond their personal desires.
This was a joy to watch! These young ladies work so hard, and their support systems are very positive. I wish all these young people the absolute best. Ice massaging [fill & freeze plastic cups with water] before and after training is a gamechanger for muscle recovery, injury treatment, and prevention all in one... I learned this the hard way after years of working out as a Football Player to the point of being unable to jog. Bless you all.
Greetings! Salute to all of my beautiful tribe sista's aka Queen's... I'm so very proud of all of y'all... I know that it's more than just a race / running track... It's Life to you young ladies... And that's ladies and gentlemen is the reason why, y'all are # 1 period... Shalom
This is amazing! The film focused on those girls who were disadvantaged at the beginning but they made it through - Shelly-Anne and Elaine! Go and Go, Jamaica, world's factory of sprinters!
Jamaica! We are so much greater than what we think, the best products we have in Jamaica is our athletics, we not a great deal of support from government, local sport clubs and the school system has produced miracle with the boys and girls.
Appreciate this film. Everyone sees, Veronica, Shelly, Elaine etc. They don't see the broken dreams, and bodies littering the walk to the start blocks.
The injury management is the key. I am a trainer in body building which is a totally different sport however injuries do occur in this sport as well. From watching this video I wonder how is the rest / recovery schedule for these athletes. I mean recovery is the key to success in any sport. The body will not respond to over work it has to rejuvenate. Also how is there nutrition? Just so much questions that I think there should be some oversight for these programs.
My take away from competive athletic is the life lesson. The lesson of discipline learning to get up when you are down and never ever giving up. Use these qualities in your life and they will help you attain success.
WOW ...I am so attracted to the Jamaican accent that Shelly Ann speaks at 3:11... its just like the American being attracted to the French accent...i never knew this
Ironically this Champs which is so revered has reduced our talent pool on the World stage, for many young talent have been destroyed by these Schools for points to win Champs, whenever an Athlete is young, and growing, especially girls their muscle cavity can be very delicate at this stage and can be stunted if not managed properly, I've been watching Champs since 1960s and have seen many great talent destroyed at this same event, to prove it, Athletes like Bolt, Shelly Ann, Elaine Thompson, Asafa Powell etc. did not feature too much at Champs, yet those who where the stars at Champs where are they now? they are all burned out, the Collegiate system in the U.S also exacerbate this situation. As far as I can remember the only Champs star that went through Champs and the Collegiate system and still make it big internationally is veronica Campbell Brown, if I where to name the great talent from Champs gone to waste, it would fill these pages twice times over
audley mclean You make a very great point, the poster boy for this would be Allie Watts. I’d temper the outrage though and limit the craziness to the big schools who are year to year contenders for champion school. You have no idea the pleasure I had hearing about the fall from grace of Trevor Graham (St. Joga coach of the 90s). While your point is well made, quite a few athletes have survived champs to greatness: Yohan Blake, Billie Miller, Don Quarry...etc
Same can be said for many Kenyan runners who turn pro in their early twenties in the US. The long haul is what is most important as they will not peak in performance prior to 22yo, therefor focusing on form, balance, strategy, cadence, power, etc. is far more important than all out performances that increase risk of chronic injury. As you noted, this is especially true during the rapid growth and hormonal changes of adolescence.
audley mclean ....I totally agree with you. I have been following champs for over 3 dacades. The ones that shines at champs never truly transition to the world stage . as you says I could name quite a few.
audley mclean merlene ottey she competed a lot more than VCB while at Nebraska, she did from 100m to the 400m,she did the triple at the NCAA finals in 1983 her final year.
it’s a big lifestyle for females who want it to do like me I train eat sleep stretch repeat daily I’m 21 but it’s a lifestyle I don’t play with fitness & track weight training I don’t play the Jamaican beauties they don’t play they take fitness and track serious and that’s why ima fab if the Jamaican women and men
Brilliant documentary- Jamaica must now concentrate on injury management and show support to their athletes. If they do this then jamaica will become world leaders and possibly dominate the sport.
From Jamaican men started to compete in the Olympic T &F in 1948 , running for Jamaica or another nation, it has been balanced between the USA vs the carribbean with Jamaicans being the dominant force in the carribbean as winning the most 100m medals and being in the most finals .I claim Labeach as Jamaican , as his father and brothers would. The Labeach family was a Jamaican panamanian family , whose parents were Jamaican who lived in panama for a time.I believe some were born in Panama and some in Jamaica.Some comepeted for Panama and some for Jamaica.Labeach placed 3rd in the 100m final in 1948. One can argue our 1st olympic { 5} medals were acquired in 1948, 3 for Jamaica and 2 for Panama. The 200m final in 1948 was a USA vs Jamaica final,La Beach copped the bronze for Panama.Herb Mckinley came 4th and Laing 5th.* Jamaican men have have won 6 100m olympic medals since 1948 ( competing for Jamaica or another nation) * Jamaicans have competed in the olympic 100m finals 13 times since 1948 * 18 100m Olympic finals have been contested since 1948. * The USA has won 9 Gold since 1948 * Jamaica has won 6 Gold since 1948. What makes me optimistic is where the USA has started from a point of strength in that their athletes had the finest institutions, trainers and best practices since 1948 upto 2K and never suffered from migration as we did in the case of Labeach (Pan) ,Christie(U.K) ,Johnson & Bailey (Can) our program just started from a point of strength in 1988 from the advent of coach Stephen Francis & Usain Bolt and is so strong that our B & C class 100m sprinters are still being poached by other nations.
Interesting points you made about Jamaicans running for other nations. I'm of black Jamaican descent myself on both sides of my family, born in the UK, now living in Holland. You traditionally expect Jamaicans to be running for other nations i.e. Richard Ross (USA), Bailey (Can), Christie (UK) and so on. But what surprised me recently that there are Jamaicans running for nations like Turkey and a couple of Emirates. Nations that have NOTHING to do with Jamaican people. I feel a little sad this is occurring, because its like these people are selling themselves now.
Mark Watson they literally get paid to run for the gulf countries so yes in those cases it is selling yourself. Actually there’s a 100m male sprinter that is being paid by one of the gulf countries and he was good enough to make the team if I’m not mistaken. Can’t remember his name.
Haat Praat A man/ woman has got to make a living, too! If Qatar offered a B Class athlete $5,000 a Week for the next 50 years; why shouldn’t [s]he take up the offer??? Can Jamaica afford a pension for it’s roaster of qualified but retired athletes?
I am Jamaican, I really fine these coaches disrespectful. Where is the care for these girls ? they keep getting injuries and then disposed of because they will be replaced. I really hope I am interpreting what is been said.
Yesss I keep telling people Jamaica doesn’t play when it comes to track when was in Jamaica one summer my moms friend was asking if I’d like to run for Jamaica cause he heard I was fast
Great job Jamaica ! also need to invest in sports medicine and certified training for coaches. good job with school and dorms, hopefully, more funding will come to your schools
bill tev what are I sayinf track is we'll funded in Jamaica they get injured cause the kids push themselves to make their school, win it's a pride thing for us my dare can't be the one to shame ur school
How. The US has more sprinters and beats JAM in the sprints. JAM has only beaten the USA in the majority of the sprints in ONE world Championship and never in the Olympics.
They have MORE sprinters because the have MORE sprinters to choose from. Get it? I'm sure if JA had the same access to thousands of runners they would be unbeatable. For us to have such small number of runners to choose from and is recognized internationally that is a feat that US can NEVER take from us! "Wi likkle but will tallawah!"
@@sydboski cause compared to our "size" we produce quality runners who are known worldwide and bring charisma and love of running to the joy of everyone. Hence, we are the sprint capital of the world. Y'all can get it when we're done with it. And you should know that that's what great marketing is about. Now coin your own phrase. We got a this one on lock.
@@princesspenny6466 LOL. That is funny How can you be the sprint capital if you don't win most of the sprints? The US beats JAM in most of the sprints even in the Bolt era. All you have to do is look back through the Olympics and World championships. You will see the US out placed JAM in the sprints except for 2015. Go on look it up. You cannot claim to be the sprint capital, or best sprint nation when another nation is beating you in the majority of the sprint events.
I think more funding for swimming development is needed. Fast twitch muscles are just as effective in water. In fact, the day swimming skills, facilities, training, competition, funding, awareness and accessibility take root in Africa, Caribbean and of course Jamaica, Africans will dominate that too.
This looks hopeful, but is VERY SAD! Those students who are not at the top but have talent fall by the wayside. Those who were extremely fast as kids but fall to injuries are often yesterday's news years later. THIS DOES NOT HAVE TO BE!!! Many sprinters come of age with age. What would happen if these kids went to Universities like Veronica Campbell Brown (Arkansas) did? Veronica is a force to be reckoned with but would not have had the same opportunity in Jamaica. She got the best in medical care as would the other sprinters both males and females. Leg cramps mean there is a magnesium deficiency. It can be corrected for less than $10, or it can end a career. IT IS NOT ENOUGH FOR A FEW UNIVERSITIES TO COME LOOKING FOR A FEW WINNERS. Jamaica needs to get a clue and give more hope to those with visions. It cannot be all or nothing. Talented sprinters come of age in college and run much faster. Their diets will be corrected immediately. Remember, this is not the USA where supplements, vitamins and minerals sell by the trillions! Poor folk have to eat what they can; I know this first hand. There should be no less than 300 Jamaican kids getting scholarships EVERY YEAR to colleges and universities. With a degree and a good job, THEY STILL WIN!
Richard Stapleton What are you talkin about? You do realize the US university system ruins many athletes including Jamaican ones too right? There’re many Jamaican high school sprinters who went to the US on track scholarship and didn’t even make it to be professional due to injury. And Veronica was a star at champs so what are u even talking about. Most of the Jamaican top sprinters for 10yrs or more now are trained in jamaica even though we have many more top sprinters than ever before. That same US uni system you so praise uses and discards Jamaicans sprinters without care very often. You fail to realize what you’re claiming about jamaica is true of the US too regardless of the great medical care you mention
US ruins far more sprinters from Jamaica than they ever make successful. Show me the successful male sprinters coming from USA for Jamaica? Both Bolt and Blake avoided the USA and are the most successful sprinters in 100 and 200m ever.
Almost all athletes will get an injury but getting the proper treatment for the injury is key. The coaching teams have to do better. These girls are giving it their all already and need the coaches to step up all the way as well. Not because there are many fishes in the sea- the injured athlete that gets the proper treatment might just turn out to be the golden Olympian.
Four years later and the Jamaicans are still dominating. At this point, I bet any of the women Jamaican runners could run down a cheetah, take its food, and then out run it. I am happy for Jamaica, they deserve everything they have won!
I walk on my toes a bit and as a kid my mom took me to multiple neurologists in Mexico who said it was brain damage. I was also a sprinter in high school.
Very good, you all run. Maybe, later in life some will remind you of how you motivated them to run like the wind. Good Luck, and again I love this video. :)
Look at jamaica we dont have much but we are rich in sprit and rich in the mind just stay focus we can do it other country s always looking at us as i always say we may not win all the races but once were in the race we will push you..hard....
@@mahalkita7351 It is genetics. We Jamaicans literally have a disproportionate concentration of muscle proteins, biomechanics and muscle fibre types geared for swift explosive power. So those that represent the schools clubs and the country are the best of the best.
Proud Jamaican here. We need an updated version of this.
As a Trinidadian athlete I have this same mindset to make a change I think my country should have the same determination that they do and we'll actually take this sport by storm again🇹🇹
Y’all are the only ones that can come close to us
Beautiful film. They did an excellent job capturing the soul of the athletes and community. You can see the passion of these young runners and the nation as a whole. World renown for track and field as well as soccer, this was a fascinating glimpse into the heart of Jamaica.
Soccer ? Xd
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Yes Jamaicans are my favorite olympians. Blessed are the poor who work so very hard. I luv you❤ Jamaica, go conquer the world, reach the stars!!!
-Kimi (Malaysia)
Jamaicans are soldiers, fighters and a determined nation that's why they are winners, training in those conditions and beating the world, what a great NATION!
Beating the world in what?
@@sydboski m wondering myself
What A great nation! Dominating anything we put our minds to!
Aye aye,.. Trinis too.😜😝
@@sydboski sprinting in track and field......carnal minded
This made me really proud and inspired to see so many girls (especially African decent) so focused, motivated, confident and strong. And just watching young people in a less privileged economic background train and compete at a higher level than most of the world just off raw talent and drive, as an American I might have to secretly cheer for Jamaica next Olympics.
you read my mind about the secret cheering, they work so hard you can't not want them to succeed
Don't "secretly cheer" just do it.
*descent, but yeah
Racist
@RIHANNA ROBINSON Ignore people with the serpent mind..........its best.
This is something every country wish they had keep it up Jamaica don't let anyone tell you to stop.
@Candy Girl No pain no gain.
Well they 112 years too late
I love the hypeness of Jamaicans. This kids are working very hard.
I'm not Jamaican but i love this country
Best Sprinters!
Thanks 4 loving our little dot on the map🇯🇲🇯🇲 we’re very proud Jamaicans 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲
@@calvinwebb1562 😊👍🙏
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I'm fast
But for Real i wish i Was born in Jamaica
Best female sprinters
it great to have all this talent but the sprint factory needs to pay more attention to proper injury management so that these athlete will get a worthwhile career also. I hope that they also get educated in other various things like psychological aspects of being a great athlete, like have a champion mindset while remaining humble and dignified. Good luck Sprint factory and God's speed.
You are right...but it takes a tremendous amount of financial resources.
Based on watching this youtube video I totally agree with you, it might be that they need qualified sports psychologists and a physiotherapist
I'm not even jamacians or been to Jamacia I'm a Trinidadian but love Athletics for a few years now I looks forward for ISSA /Grave Kennedy girls and boys Championship in Jamacia watched most of it on RUclips, I'm talking nothing has compare to it, real entertaining competition is hot i love it seeing so many youths in action is a great spectacle, always well attended have to gave de Yardies credits the coaches, athletes parents and JAAA association . Respect looking forward to 2019 championships.
same im guyanese and i love sprinting
Thanks
Which team 👀
Jamaica, A country that punches so above it’s weight class in athletics and MUSIC Too !!!
@Al Person No other country have sprinters like my country Jamaica NOT EVEN THE FAMOUS **UNITED STATES OF AMERICA**
@@nn_austin Yet we constantly beat JAM in the sprint events during the major events like the Olympics and the World championships.
@@sydboski Not really, check the last 2 olympics
@@ptrgr72 Lol. You should recheck the last 2 Olympics yourself. Also you probably don't know what all the sprint events are. So school is open.
A sprint event is any event that uses starting blocks. They are 100, 200, 400, 100mh/110mh, 400mh, 4x100, 4x400. That is 14 events, 7 men's and 7 women's events. So USA vs JAM take all other countries out. USA still wins the most sprint events.
2012 Olympics
JAM beat the US in M100, 200, 4x100, & W100. That is 4 events. The USA beat JAM in the 10 other events.
2016 Olympics
JAM beat the US in M100, 200, 110mh, 4x100, W100 & 200. That is 6 events. Which means the USA beat JAM in the other 8 events.
So in 2012 USA 10 - JAM 4.
2016 USA 8 - JAM 6.
School's dismissed.
@Steve Vassallo why must everything be about weight? I like my men chunky yet funky.
Love from Kenya keep up with what y'all are doing
Now you can see why Jamaica produce world class Track stars..put to bed any talk of Jamaicans using dope to win..pure natural strength and willpower
Jamaica is Blessed! Wish I could visit the country I heard it is amazing.
It is
You are welcome to come anytime
Jamaican accent is so fascinating
Tank yu
You sound like a foreigner
Thank you
@J.B. really, I never thought I sounded European
@@nicolegold9349 pp
Its not just hungry to run outta poverty as I hear many, US Couches saying, most high School students, if not rich, cannot be described as poverty stricken, but Champs has been a traditional prestige for all Schools over the last 100years, all young Athlete who wins a race for their School, is equivalent to winning a Gold medal at the Olympics in reality.
More than a century really.
Jamaica is INCREDIBLE.
Even get a stretcher to be taken from the field to get some help.
Interesting! Watching this 4 years later it’s interesting that some of these athletes remain in the background and they have so much talent.
I wonder where she's now..?..🤔
Mismanagement by coaches. It truly sucks.
Literallyyyy just in the background 🥺
Jamaicans were part of the Greatest Cricket team not too long ago!! Now they are climbing up the ladder to showcase their Greatest athletes in becoming the Finest in the world. So proud of you all. Study sports science & employ experience from Shelly, Elaine & others when they retire! keep shining Bright! 🇯🇲🇯🇲
I grew up in Southwest Georgia in similar poverty. My constant thought was to get out. No matter what. American sprinters will find it difficult to defeat Jamaicans because Jamaicans are coming from, in some cases, a desperation that most Americans can't relate to.
It's just a different type of desperation in America in my experience
The love and support these sisters get is beyond amazing. The strength and focus and passion is SO palpable! From the bottom to the top with PRIDE!!
How come this small country can be so cool?
Because "Jahmekyah"..
Because we love people
Its a gift given to the land
@@Ossie.B Xaymaca*
Where my penn relays people at!? always loved the energy and competition these schools and the Jamaican people brought to the event.
Penn Relays is everything.
Oh man...i LUV Jamaican environment peoples..like ALWAYZ supporting each others..d way they give & show d supported very Amazink!
My love goes to Jamaica from Canada.
I hope to see these beautiful young ladies on the world stage, see you all in Paris 2024.
I am so proud of these girls wishing them all the best.
Fantastic great girls
I'm very proud of these young girls in Jamaica they work hard train hard and some of these outsiders the recruiters I'm speaking families have to be careful because they will sometimes end up in situations where they are promised stuff and they are not always fulfilled and they end up sacrificing themselves and working for other countries
This was a great documentary and really showcased the talent of young Jamaicans and the hard work the coaches there put in for their country and its' kids.
Coach's and athlete's needs to understand more about the body because injuries are avoidable
I looooooove their accent
How could anyone down vote this? Blessings to all the young ladies showing so much determination and heart 💕
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They need to focus on injury prevention and more advanced stretching techniques. Hamstring injuries like that are a lack of flexibility training.
but it's not
Andxx Vxx but it kinda is tho... I’ve never gotten a hamstring injury because I stretch and warm up, but I’ve seen extremely inflexible people tell me that there hamstrings hurt during track practice because they didn’t stretch and warm up long enough.
Yup, there appears to be a ton of focus on strength and actual running work...but little on mobility and injury prevention. But like the coach mentor said there's always another one waiting in the wings so you can just dump that hurt athlete for another fresh one.
Tough reality but it is what it is!
I HAVE TO MAKE IT TO CHAMPS ONE DAY VERY SOON.
Agree coach for nearly 40 years and can't related to these young athletes having do many injuries at their ages
TBH.
Such a small island has produced some of the fastest men and women this world has ever seen.
Incredible
Track is another religion in Jamaica 🇯🇲
Just think if the NFL had some fast Jamaican athletes on the football teams! Or maybe they already do? 🤷♀️
My people my people... so proud of my country
I'm tired of hearing bout School Athletes from Jamaica running out of poverty, my daughter was an Athlete at St Andrews High and she was in no way poverty stricken, most of them are from humble homes yes, but not necessarily poverty stricken, for they all look healthy and well fed,, some even does it for the fun of it,, and yes they are running for a better more successful life, just like how a T&F Athlete, Singer, Swimmer from Britain, USA or where ever do what they does best for a more successful lifestyle, if they visit certain Countries their perspective of poverty would change immediately, would tell them where to go look to see real poverty, but I'm not into the business of belittling any Country.
Nah, your country is in poverty if the two major ways to get a decent living are music and track.
I was also a bit perplex by that comment he made, I am very glad you addressed it.
Thats how what they expect..and they dont even know most do it out of love
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Le Quarter Miler. Ok
Le Quarter Miler My mom was nurse and my dad a bus operator and we live decent.
I remember being there at Champs that year 2017. It was amazing. The energy was on fire.
If an athlete keeps getting injured right before championships, that means coach is messing something up.
spoony smalls exactly
spoony smalls How ??
Its a factory, in a factory you dont need to be careful because parts can be easily replaced. I think theyre pushing too much. 2020 is closer and closer.
Real talk
@@TheNietrzezwy Well said. I want to sponsor these girls
This is great, I wish this were a recurring TV series
Incredible what the mind and above all the body is capable when one is hungry for success.
Jamaican athletics showing the way
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Her mother face touched my heart and I want to see my mom face like that when I will win olympic
Those girls train hard n suffer a lot its a shame most wont go to olympics but they can get an education in the u.s. or other countries on a track scholarship.
Such risk is the life of an aspiring athlete. Very nice to see they do it per their own interests and don't seem to be compelled by their parents or government to run beyond their personal desires.
Yul Gomez Bro people live in Jamaica..we got universities too
BiggiemanMD
And a good education in Jamaica too.
more opportunities in USA , just fact !
this video was done really well.
This was a joy to watch! These young ladies work so hard, and their support systems are very positive. I wish all these young people the absolute best. Ice massaging [fill & freeze plastic cups with water] before and after training is a gamechanger for muscle recovery, injury treatment, and prevention all in one... I learned this the hard way after years of working out as a Football Player to the point of being unable to jog. Bless you all.
Greetings! Salute to all of my beautiful tribe sista's aka Queen's... I'm so very proud of all of y'all... I know that it's more than just a race / running track... It's Life to you young ladies... And that's ladies and gentlemen is the reason why, y'all are # 1 period... Shalom
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Father ADAMAH LightofElohim tribe ???
Tribe?
This is amazing! The film focused on those girls who were disadvantaged at the beginning but they made it through - Shelly-Anne and Elaine! Go and Go, Jamaica, world's factory of sprinters!
This is how you come up a champion, Humble and respectful!
Jamaica! We are so much greater than what we think, the best products we have in Jamaica is our athletics, we not a great deal of support from government, local sport clubs and the school system has produced miracle with the boys and girls.
Appreciate this film. Everyone sees, Veronica, Shelly, Elaine etc. They don't see the broken dreams, and bodies littering the walk to the start blocks.
The people are fascinating. So friendly and full of life. Love the accent too especially when they get upset 😄
As a matter of plain respect The Guardian should include the names of the artists they used, a complete track list is needed. Thanks
I am so proud right now my eyes are completely welled up!!!
Very interesting documentary, the championships is definitely on the bucket list
I Love the fight of Jamaican Girls !
The injury management is the key. I am a trainer in body building which is a totally different sport however injuries do occur in this sport as well. From watching this video I wonder how is the rest / recovery schedule for these athletes. I mean recovery is the key to success in any sport. The body will not respond to over work it has to rejuvenate. Also how is there nutrition? Just so much questions that I think there should be some oversight for these programs.
Inadequate nutrition at that level.
Not enough sleep they come to school exhausted.
Thank you they're burning out a lot of the young athletes.
My take away from competive athletic is the life lesson. The lesson of discipline learning to get up when you are down and never ever giving up. Use these qualities in your life and they will help you attain success.
What's happening now is that alot of talented student athletes that get college scholarships abroad end up running for that particular country.
that barely happens..we send athletes up there for university all the time and they still run for us
Very nice documentary Jamaica has always been producing great athletes
Amazing support and love they receive!🤗❤️
Totally enjoyed this.
WOW ...I am so attracted to the Jamaican accent that Shelly Ann speaks at 3:11... its just like the American being attracted to the French accent...i never knew this
Wait what country are you from.
Beautiful and angelic black people.
We Jamaicans are so Blessed
Not really y'all r poor 😭
Ironically this Champs which is so revered has reduced our talent pool on the World stage, for many young talent have been destroyed by these Schools for points to win Champs, whenever an Athlete is young, and growing, especially girls their muscle cavity can be very delicate at this stage and can be stunted if not managed properly, I've been watching Champs since 1960s and have seen many great talent destroyed at this same event, to prove it, Athletes like Bolt, Shelly Ann, Elaine Thompson, Asafa Powell etc. did not feature too much at Champs, yet those who where the stars at Champs where are they now? they are all burned out, the Collegiate system in the U.S also exacerbate this situation.
As far as I can remember the only Champs star that went through Champs and the Collegiate system and still make it big internationally is veronica Campbell Brown, if I where to name the great talent from Champs gone to waste, it would fill these pages twice times over
audley mclean You make a very great point, the poster boy for this would be Allie Watts. I’d temper the outrage though and limit the craziness to the big schools who are year to year contenders for champion school. You have no idea the pleasure I had hearing about the fall from grace of Trevor Graham (St. Joga coach of the 90s). While your point is well made, quite a few athletes have survived champs to greatness: Yohan Blake, Billie Miller, Don Quarry...etc
Same can be said for many Kenyan runners who turn pro in their early twenties in the US. The long haul is what is most important as they will not peak in performance prior to 22yo, therefor focusing on form, balance, strategy, cadence, power, etc. is far more important than all out performances that increase risk of chronic injury. As you noted, this is especially true during the rapid growth and hormonal changes of adolescence.
audley mclean ....I totally agree with you. I have been following champs for over 3 dacades. The ones that shines at champs never truly transition to the world stage . as you says I could name quite a few.
Thanks for the info brothers and sister
audley mclean merlene ottey she competed a lot more than VCB while at Nebraska, she did from 100m to the 400m,she did the triple at the NCAA finals in 1983 her final year.
My son can run, I might have to send him to Jamaica to train. Cawz him cudn’t neva mad fi run fi America. Mi nuh response if him bawn ah farin
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Jamaican are awesome!
Why don't they ever give Veronica Campbell Brown credit?
Probably because she doesn’t live on the island and participate any of promotional pieces.
@@spsaunde They still should give her props though.
Or Merlene ottey. she was the first the one who started it all. And of course the most beautiful
VC gets lots of credit
I don’t think they were poor to begin with. They put Jamaica on the map, but they were never really poor.
Parents should hold couches responsible for these injuries. Stretching, exercise and rest. Destroying bodies before they even get a chance 😔
that's how sport work...you can't do sport seriously and not expect injuries
it’s a big lifestyle for females who want it to do like me I train eat sleep stretch repeat daily I’m 21 but it’s a lifestyle I don’t play with fitness & track weight training I don’t play the Jamaican beauties they don’t play they take fitness and track serious and that’s why ima fab if the Jamaican women and men
Brilliant documentary- Jamaica must now concentrate on injury management and show support to their athletes. If they do this then jamaica will become world leaders and possibly dominate the sport.
Er, aren't we already doing that?!
It is at champs they have to excel, this is where they are scouted
From Jamaican men started to compete in the Olympic T &F in 1948 , running for Jamaica or another nation, it has been balanced between the USA vs the carribbean with Jamaicans being the dominant force in the carribbean as winning the most 100m medals and being in the most finals .I claim Labeach as Jamaican , as his father and brothers would. The Labeach family was a Jamaican panamanian family , whose parents were Jamaican who lived in panama for a time.I believe some were born in Panama and some in Jamaica.Some comepeted for Panama and some for Jamaica.Labeach placed 3rd in the 100m final in 1948. One can argue our 1st olympic { 5} medals were acquired in 1948, 3 for Jamaica and 2 for Panama. The 200m final in 1948 was a USA vs Jamaica final,La Beach copped the bronze for Panama.Herb Mckinley came 4th and Laing 5th.* Jamaican men have have won 6 100m olympic medals since 1948 ( competing for Jamaica or another nation)
* Jamaicans have competed in the olympic 100m finals 13 times since 1948
* 18 100m Olympic finals have been contested since 1948.
* The USA has won 9 Gold since 1948
* Jamaica has won 6 Gold since 1948.
What makes me optimistic is where the USA has started from a point of strength in that their athletes had the finest institutions, trainers and best practices since 1948 upto 2K and never suffered from migration as we did in the case of Labeach (Pan) ,Christie(U.K) ,Johnson & Bailey (Can) our program just started from a point of strength in 1988 from the advent of coach Stephen Francis & Usain Bolt and is so strong that our B & C class 100m sprinters are still being poached by other nations.
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Interesting points you made about Jamaicans running for other nations. I'm of black Jamaican descent myself on both sides of my family, born in the UK, now living in Holland. You traditionally expect Jamaicans to be running for other nations i.e. Richard Ross (USA), Bailey (Can), Christie (UK) and so on. But what surprised me recently that there are Jamaicans running for nations like Turkey and a couple of Emirates. Nations that have NOTHING to do with Jamaican people. I feel a little sad this is occurring, because its like these people are selling themselves now.
Haat Praat Its not selling but they,ll never make the Jamaican team
Mark Watson they literally get paid to run for the gulf countries so yes in those cases it is selling yourself. Actually there’s a 100m male sprinter that is being paid by one of the gulf countries and he was good enough to make the team if I’m not mistaken. Can’t remember his name.
Haat Praat A man/ woman has got to make a living, too!
If Qatar offered a B Class athlete $5,000 a Week for the next 50 years; why shouldn’t [s]he take up the offer???
Can Jamaica afford a pension for it’s roaster of qualified but retired athletes?
Jamaican legendary sprinter: Bolt Elaine Fraser 🔥🔥🔥
I am Jamaican, I really fine these coaches disrespectful. Where is the care for these girls ? they keep getting injuries and then disposed of because they will be replaced. I really hope I am interpreting what is been said.
Yesss I keep telling people Jamaica doesn’t play when it comes to track when was in Jamaica one summer my moms friend was asking if I’d like to run for Jamaica cause he heard I was fast
🇯🇲 Jamaica got lots of talent in track
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Great job Jamaica ! also need to invest in sports medicine and certified training for coaches. good job with school and dorms, hopefully, more funding will come to your schools
bill tev what are I sayinf track is we'll funded in Jamaica they get injured cause the kids push themselves to make their school, win it's a pride thing for us my dare can't be the one to shame ur school
Bill Tev There is a sports training college in Jamaica that trains coaches....they have too much talent on their hands so they are careless
Nope. Leave it the way it is
Jamaica..the sprint factory of the world!!
How. The US has more sprinters and beats JAM in the sprints. JAM has only beaten the USA in the majority of the sprints in ONE world Championship and never in the Olympics.
They have MORE sprinters because the have MORE sprinters to choose from. Get it? I'm sure if JA had the same access to thousands of runners they would be unbeatable. For us to have such small number of runners to choose from and is recognized internationally that is a feat that US can NEVER take from us! "Wi likkle but will tallawah!"
@@princesspenny6466 So If the USA has more sprinters and they beat JAM in most of the sprints, how can JAM be the sprint factory of the world?
@@sydboski cause compared to our "size" we produce quality runners who are known worldwide and bring charisma and love of running to the joy of everyone. Hence, we are the sprint capital of the world. Y'all can get it when we're done with it. And you should know that that's what great marketing is about. Now coin your own phrase. We got a this one on lock.
@@princesspenny6466 LOL. That is funny How can you be the sprint capital if you don't win most of the sprints? The US beats JAM in most of the sprints even in the Bolt era. All you have to do is look back through the Olympics and World championships. You will see the US out placed JAM in the sprints except for 2015. Go on look it up. You cannot claim to be the sprint capital, or best sprint nation when another nation is beating you in the majority of the sprint events.
This was so satisfying!
I can listen to Jamaican people talk all day! Absolutely love that accent!
I think more funding for swimming development is needed. Fast twitch muscles are just as effective in water. In fact, the day swimming skills, facilities, training, competition, funding, awareness and accessibility take root in Africa, Caribbean and of course Jamaica, Africans will dominate that too.
Big up Thick, straight out a Kensington, well done quite impressive,
The pressure for the sprinter to keep training and running is so much they keep getting injured
This looks hopeful, but is VERY SAD! Those students who are not at the top but have talent fall by the wayside. Those who were extremely fast as kids but fall to injuries are often yesterday's news years later. THIS DOES NOT HAVE TO BE!!! Many sprinters come of age with age. What would happen if these kids went to Universities like Veronica Campbell Brown (Arkansas) did? Veronica is a force to be reckoned with but would not have had the same opportunity in Jamaica. She got the best in medical care as would the other sprinters both males and females. Leg cramps mean there is a magnesium deficiency. It can be corrected for less than $10, or it can end a career. IT IS NOT ENOUGH FOR A FEW UNIVERSITIES TO COME LOOKING FOR A FEW WINNERS. Jamaica needs to get a clue and give more hope to those with visions. It cannot be all or nothing. Talented sprinters come of age in college and run much faster. Their diets will be corrected immediately. Remember, this is not the USA where supplements, vitamins and minerals sell by the trillions! Poor folk have to eat what they can; I know this first hand. There should be no less than 300 Jamaican kids getting scholarships EVERY YEAR to colleges and universities. With a degree and a good job, THEY STILL WIN!
Richard Stapleton Well said!!!
Richard Stapleton What are you talkin about? You do realize the US university system ruins many athletes including Jamaican ones too right? There’re many Jamaican high school sprinters who went to the US on track scholarship and didn’t even make it to be professional due to injury. And Veronica was a star at champs so what are u even talking about. Most of the Jamaican top sprinters for 10yrs or more now are trained in jamaica even though we have many more top sprinters than ever before. That same US uni system you so praise uses and discards Jamaicans sprinters without care very often. You fail to realize what you’re claiming about jamaica is true of the US too regardless of the great medical care you mention
US ruins far more sprinters from Jamaica than they ever make successful. Show me the successful male sprinters coming from USA for Jamaica? Both Bolt and Blake avoided the USA and are the most successful sprinters in 100 and 200m ever.
“Come of age with age”🤔
Big up my friend Okhalia❤️❤️🎊🎊 first time seeing this.. y me a cry?
Admired and love the , Jamaica athletes.
Almost all athletes will get an injury but getting the proper treatment for the injury is key. The coaching teams have to do better. These girls are giving it their all already and need the coaches to step up all the way as well. Not because there are many fishes in the sea- the injured athlete that gets the proper treatment might just turn out to be the golden Olympian.
Four years later and the Jamaicans are still dominating. At this point, I bet any of the women Jamaican runners could run down a cheetah, take its food, and then out run it. I am happy for Jamaica, they deserve everything they have won!
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Omgoodness! I am so proud of being Jamaican. The government needs to do better supporting students education and athletics.
To the coaches more water and bananas, potassium for your athletes, see the differences less injuries, quicker recovery time. All the best.
There are better more bioavailable options. Broad spectrum isotonic supplementation, and glutathione therapy.
@@_its.dahlia2222 Yes, there might be a problem with nutrition and the supplements
Most Jamaicans eat fried banana a lot for breakfast, not all the time, a lot.
@@summaz_ it's called fried plantain...the cousin of the banana.
@@_its.dahlia2222 those things cost money and unlike in other countries where the schools can afford to purchase supplements...not here.
I walk on my toes a bit and as a kid my mom took me to multiple neurologists in Mexico who said it was brain damage. I was also a sprinter in high school.
Very good, you all run. Maybe, later in life some will remind you of how you motivated them to run like the wind. Good Luck, and again I love this video. :)
Your hard work will paid off brother no matter what eg Usain Bolt 🇯🇲🇯🇲 hard work always paid off in the end
🤣🤣🤣He really said even if you have a gunshot wound you have to train! 🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️
I really enjoyed watching this
Nutrition and hydrating is important for these athletes, their mineral levels especially🤔🌅💯
That’s so true, the coaches are not strong on that, remember in the beginning Usain Bolt used to eat fried chicken and just run 😄
Look at jamaica we dont have much but we are rich in sprit and rich in the mind just stay focus we can do it other country s always looking at us as i always say we may not win all the races but once were in the race we will push you..hard....
In the United States in the inner city I can’t keep a relay team together!
They train so hard, great genetics as well. Nice video.
buffersize geneticz my @$$, u know nothing about biology or gentics...miss me with that pseudoscience 🤬
@@mahalkita7351 It is genetics. We Jamaicans literally have a disproportionate concentration of muscle proteins, biomechanics and muscle fibre types geared for swift explosive power. So those that represent the schools clubs and the country are the best of the best.
World class athletes in the making