Athletics in Jamaica - Jamaicans in America

Jamaicans in America

Many Jamaican athletes choose to train in the United States to use the better facilities. There are currently 21 Jamaican coaches in American universities. The American university system gives athletes the chance to continue their academic studies and train to become an international athlete at the same time. Over 200 Jamaican athletes train in America. Most of Jamaica’s successful athletes have come through the American collegial system, including Jamaican pioneers Herb McKenley, who attended the University of Illinois, Leslie Laing (University of California) and George Rhoden (Morgan State University). However, Jamaicans are starting to stay in Jamaica with successful results.