Jamaican Bobsled Teams Head To The Olympics For First Time In 24 Years

Jamaica's bobsled team is competing in the Winter Olympics for the first time in 24 years, overcoming significant challenges, including the pandemic. Inspired by the 1988 team that led to the film 'Cool Runnings,' they have trained creatively, even using home gyms and cars. Veteran Jasmine Finlator Victorian will compete in the women's monologue event. The team aims to be recognized as serious competitors, not just as a movie reference, and seeks to inspire with their tenacity and support from past generations.

What significant event is Jamaica's bobsled team participating in after 24 years?

• Summer Olympics

• World Bobsled Championship

• Winter Olympics

• Commonwealth Games

How did the Jamaican bobsled team adapt their training during the pandemic?

• Practicing on ice tracks

• Creating a home gym and pushing a car

• Using virtual reality simulations

• Training in a professional gym

Who is representing Jamaica in the inaugural women's monologue competition?

• Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce

• Meg Hilling

• Jasmine Finlator Victorian

• Usain Bolt

What is the Jamaican bobsled team's attitude towards competing against powerhouses like Switzerland and Germany?

• They are planning to withdraw

• They are determined to overcome obstacles

• They are indifferent

• They are intimidated

What does the Jamaican bobsled team want to achieve beyond being associated with the 'Cool Runnings' movie?

• To become movie stars

• To be recognized as competitive athletes

• To focus on other sports

• To retire from bobsledding