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The 2024 Paris Olympics saw Jamaica win only six medals, a significant drop from previous years, sparking national disappointment.
The 2024 Olympic Games, which ran from July 26 to August 11 in Paris, concluded with a performance that left many Jamaicans longing for the triumphs of previous years.
Despite high hopes and a strong tradition of track and field success, Jamaica secured only one gold medal this year, a stark decline from the four gold medals won in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
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This year's gold medal was claimed by Roje Stona in men’s discus throw, marking a rare highlight in an otherwise challenging Olympics for Jamaica.
In addition to Stona's gold, the Jamaican team garnered three silver medals and two bronzes.
Shanieka Ricketts soared to a silver in the women’s triple jump, Kishane Thompson sprinted to silver in the men’s 100m, and Wayne Pinnock achieved silver in the men’s long jump.
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On the bronze side, Rajindra Campbell showed his skill in the Men’s shot put, and Rasheed Broadbell hurdled to a bronze in the men’s 110m hurdles.
However, these achievements fell short of expectations set by previous Olympic performances.
The island’s total of six medals placed them 34th in the overall medal count—a significant drop from their usual standings.
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This downturn was particularly palpable given the injuries that plagued key athletes like Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Shericka Jackson, who have historically contributed heavily to Jamaica’s medal tally.
The sense of disappointment was further compounded during the women’s 4x400m relay.
The Jamaican team, which entered the finals with one of the quickest qualifying times, saw their medal hopes dashed when the baton was accidentally knocked from a runner's hand, leading to a disqualification in the event.
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Comparatively, Jamaica's best Olympic performance in recent decades was at the London 2012 Olympics, where they won 13 medals, including four golds.
The nation had hoped to mirror or surpass this success, especially after a strong showing in the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics with six golds and a total of 11 medals.
Even the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, held under the shadow of a global pandemic, saw Jamaica taking home nine medals, including four golds.
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The downturn in Paris marks a significant setback. Since their weakest performance in 2004 at Athens, where they won only five medals, Jamaica had shown remarkable improvement in each subsequent Games until now.
The Athens Olympics, which yielded two golds and one silver, had prompted a thorough reassessment of the country’s athletics strategies and training programs, leading to enhanced facilities and increased support from national sports federations.
The decline in performance at the Paris Olympics has sparked conversations across Jamaica about the potential need for further adjustments in their athletic preparations and strategies.
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