2022 Winter Olympics Beijing – Virgin Islands Free Press

Original ‘Cool Runnings’ Racer Has Big Plans For The Jamaican Bobsled Team

YANQING — One of the pioneering Jamaican bobsled team members who first competed at the 1988 Winter Games and inspired the movie "Cool Runnings" has big plans for racers from…

Bro Bot February 16, 2022

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U.S. Virgin Islands’ Olympic Skeleton Slider Celebrates Journey

BEIJING — Katie Tannenbaum came to the Olympics and finished last. It didn’t upset her whatsoever. Nor should it, considering her story: She overcome long odds to just to get…

VI Free Press February 12, 2022

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Alpine Skiing: Haitian On Snow Is More Than A Cool Runnings Sequel

BEIJING — When the Alpine skiing events start at the Beijing Olympics, Haiti will be presenting their own version of "Cool Runnings" - the film that shot the Jamaican bobsled…

Bro Bot January 31, 2022

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Jamaican Bobsled Team Committed To Overcome Challenges At Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics

BEIJING — Jamaica's bobsled team are determined to overcome financial issues and challenges thrown up by the COVID-19 pandemic as their four-man line-up returns to the Winter Games for the…

Bro Bot January 29, 2022

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COOL RUNNINGS II: Jamaica Makes History With 3 Bobsled Teams In The Olympics

KINGSTON — Jamaica has qualified for three Olympic bobsled events for the first time ever, their team said, setting the stage for a "Cool Runnings"-style underdog drama to unfold at the…

Bro Bot January 18, 2022