Jamaica, T&T make Olympic history in four-man bobsleigh

KINGSTON, Jamaica -With just two days until the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics, the icy chutes of the bobsleigh track are set to receive an unprecedented wave of Caribbean heat.For the first time in Olympic history, two tropical nations, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago, will compete in the premier four-man bobsleigh event.

The historic qualification, confirmed by the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation, sees the two island nations bringing their speed and spirit to a sport defined by gravity-defying velocity.For Jamaica, the sled will be piloted by Shane Pitter, with crew members Andrae Dacres, Junior Harris, Tyquendo Tracey, and Joel Fearon sharing duties.

Global excitement has surged around the teams, fueled in large part by the enduring legacy of the beloved 1993 film Cool Runnings.The Disney movie, loosely based on Jamaica’s dramatic and crash-marred debut at the 1988 Calgary Games, created a lasting underdog narrative. Now, reports from Japan, the United Kingdom, and beyond are tracking the Caribbean athletes’ final preparations.

Be careful ICE

Watch yardies eyes....rofl

Alleyne, Gatcliffe to carry national pride at Milano Cortina Winter Games

Alpine skiers Nikhil Alleyne and Emma Gatcliffe have been named the nation’s flag bearers for the opening ceremony of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games.​As the red, white, and black flag prepares to flutter against the backdrop of the Italian Alps, the selection of Alleyne and Gatcliffe signals a bold new chapter. While the “Soca Sliders” of the bobsleigh team have long been the face of T&T’s winter efforts, 2026 marks the historic Olympic debut of a Trinidad and Tobago alpine ski team.

​The T&T Olympic Committee (TTOC), yesterday, designated the duo to lead the Team TTO delegation across the Games’ unique dual-cluster opening ceremonies. Alleyne has been entrusted as the flag bearer for the Bormio Cluster, while Gatcliffe will serve as the female flag bearer for the Cortina Cluster. Both athletes are set to compete in the Slalom and Giant Slalom events. For Gatcliffe, a standout student-athlete at St Lawrence University, and Alleyne, who transitioned to represent T&T in 2022, the honour is a testament to the power of daring to dream beyond borders and climate.

​“To carry the flag for T&T at the Olympic Winter Games is deeply humbling,” said Alleyne. “I do this with the strength and support of my teammates, coaches, and everyone who believed in us. We carry our country’s hopes together.”Gatcliffe added, “This moment is incredibly emotional. Being named a flag bearer is an honour I share with my entire team. We have pushed each other, supported each other, and now we stand together on the Winter Olympic stage for T&T.”

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Is ICE in India , loved the names on the USA team.

Trump may invite them to the Oval Office should they win WC?

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The "Soca Sliders" are the Trinidad & Tobago national bobsleigh team, a trailblazing Caribbean squad that has made history by qualifying both 2-man and 4-man teams for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan Cortina

Lets go Soca Sliders....