Jamaican Bobsled Team

Jamaican Bobsled Team
1988 Jamaican Bobsled Team - The Indomitable Olympian Spirit
by
Colin Scott
The first Bobsleigh team from Jamaica created history when they appeared at the Winter Olympics games. This was in the 1988 Olympics which were held in Calgary, Canada. The Jamaicans shocked the world and most persons were fascinated with the novelty of the team participating, many persons laughed.
http://ezinearticles.com/?1988-Jamaican-Bobsled-Team---The-Indomitable-Olympian-Spirit
id=3332897 - Nov 26, 2009
Jamaican Bobsled Team - Winter Olympians With Inspiration
by
Colin Scott
When the two Americans approached and convinced these young men to form a Jamaica bobsled team one cannot help but wonder if they had envisioned the hard work that would be involved. Jamaica is a tropical island and has never seen a speck of snow, but they were strong willed and they started on this new sport. Today, the team's appearance in the Olympics and the fame that came with it is still the most fascinating story in sports.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Jamaican-Bobsled-Team---Winter-Olympians-With-Inspiration
id=3332850 - Nov 26, 2009
Jamaican Bobsled - There is Hope
by
Alice Lane
The Jamaican Bobsled team has not medaled at any of the Olympics where it has competed. But, it may be the most famous bobsled team in the world.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Jamaican-Bobsled---There-is-Hope
id=2414076 - May 31, 2009
Jamaica Beaches - The Place To Consider Some Famous Jamaicans!
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David LeAche
Jamaica Beaches are a great place for contemplation, if you can factor in the weather, the gorgeous local bikini clad population that cover the sand and the head bobbing Reggae music that seems to follow you wherever you go: and did I mention the rum punch!
http://ezinearticles.com/?Jamaica-Beaches---The-Place-To-Consider-Some-Famous-Jamaicans!
id=1185198 - May 18, 2008
Jamaican Sports Have a Rich and Storied History
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Alice Lane
If you think that track and field is the only game on the island of Jamaica, you are definitely wrong. There are all sorts of passions Jamaicans have for sport, and running is just one of them.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Jamaican-Sports-Have-a-Rich-and-Storied-History
id=1581204 - Oct 13, 2008
Finding Your Noble Purpose
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Devon D. Harris
Each of us must know deep down inside that what we do counts. In other words, we must feel that we've done something that contributes to life. Our life's work must add value to life beyond ourselves by impacting others in a positive way
http://ezinearticles.com/?Finding-Your-Noble-Purpose
id=355362 - Nov 24, 2006
The Usain Bolt Chest Thump in Beijing
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Marcia C Robinson
Much has been said about 100 meter sprinter Usain Bolt's celebration before and after completion of his world record run at the Beijing Olympics. Before criticizing Bolt too much, maybe we should learn a little bit about what the Usain Bolt chest thump means to Jamaicans.
http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Usain-Bolt-Chest-Thump-in-Beijing
id=1438308 - Aug 24, 2008
These Olympic Stars Should Have 'Never' Made It
by
Troy White
Success lessons from the most unlikely of places. During the 1988 Olympic games, 2 incredible stories emerged that captured the worlds' attention. Discover how these Olympic "failures" became the Olympics most memorable successes... and how their lessons apply to your success in 2010 and beyond.
http://ezinearticles.com/?These-Olympic-Stars-Should-Have-Never-Made-It
id=3736163 - Feb 10, 2010
Raised in the 1990s? Watch Your Favorites on Satellite TV
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Adrian Page
This article is for any kid out there that came of age in the 1990s. The golden years may seem a bit behind us, but find your remote and click to one of the following films to bring yourself back to the days of Chris Farley and Jim Carrey. Here's a guide to the movies that we watched over, and over, and over again. These are the flicks that grab your attention when you're flipping through the thousands of channels on your satellite TV box.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Raised-in-the-1990s?-Watch-Your-Favorites-on-Satellite-TV
id=1839861 - Jan 02, 2009
Top Five Underdog Movies
by
Samantha Cairns
Everyone loves a good underdog story. Seeing the guy who's written off and put down get the last laugh; watching the little guy with the odds stacked against him go on to achieve greatness. It's no surprise that some of the greatest and most enduring films of all time are underdog stories. But which are best? Which are the most inspirational? Here's a countdown of five of the best movie underdogs.
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