PM commends discipline and effort of Jamaica's world-beating athletes
JamaicaObserver.com
Posted: 8/20/2009 4:42:22 PM
PRIME Minister Bruce Golding has praised the discipline and hard work displayed by Jamaican athletes, singling out the performance of Usain Bolt who took gold in the men's 200 metres with an astounding run of 19.19 seconds, shaving 0.11 of his previous world record set at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
“In Usain Bolt, we see what happens when God-given talent is honed through discipline and training,” said Golding, who also praised fifth-placed finisher and compatriot Steve Mullings who ran a personal best of 19.98.
“Our athletes have put Jamaica on top of the world again. Let’s transform this performance on the track to every single area of our endeavour and let us work towards making Jamaica the God-blessed paradise that it was meant to be.”
The Prime Minister had more praises for Jamaica’s winner of the women's 400m, Melaine Walker, who ran earlier this afternoon and who championship record performance of 52.42 contributed to putting Jamaica atop the medals table with five golds, two silvers and two bronzes.
“Our women continue to excel in their performance on the track and just about every walk of life, making us all proud Jamaicans for another day straight after yesterday’s excellent performance by Bridgette Foster-Hylton and Delloreen Ennis-London.”
JamaicaObserver.com
Posted: 8/20/2009 4:42:22 PM
PRIME Minister Bruce Golding has praised the discipline and hard work displayed by Jamaican athletes, singling out the performance of Usain Bolt who took gold in the men's 200 metres with an astounding run of 19.19 seconds, shaving 0.11 of his previous world record set at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
“In Usain Bolt, we see what happens when God-given talent is honed through discipline and training,” said Golding, who also praised fifth-placed finisher and compatriot Steve Mullings who ran a personal best of 19.98.
“Our athletes have put Jamaica on top of the world again. Let’s transform this performance on the track to every single area of our endeavour and let us work towards making Jamaica the God-blessed paradise that it was meant to be.”
The Prime Minister had more praises for Jamaica’s winner of the women's 400m, Melaine Walker, who ran earlier this afternoon and who championship record performance of 52.42 contributed to putting Jamaica atop the medals table with five golds, two silvers and two bronzes.
“Our women continue to excel in their performance on the track and just about every walk of life, making us all proud Jamaicans for another day straight after yesterday’s excellent performance by Bridgette Foster-Hylton and Delloreen Ennis-London.”
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