Top 20 Runner celebrities in Jamaica
Here is the latest list of the world's top 20 Runner celebrities [Updated June 2, 2023].
Usain Bolt was born
on August 21, 1986
in Sherwood Content, Jamaica.
He became the first athlete to be named IAAF World Athlete of the Year five times, earning the distinction in 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012 and 2013.
Net Worth 2020: $90 Million
Asafa Powell was born
on November 23, 1982
in Spanish Town, Jamaica.
He broke the 10-second barrier - the hallmark of a great sprinter - more than 70 times.
Net Worth 2020: $6.5 Million
Yohan Blake was born
on December 26, 1989
in Saint James Parish, Jamaica.
He took gold in the 2011 World Championships 100m race and in the 2012 London 4x100m relay.
Net Worth 2020: $5 Million
Elaine Thompson was born
on June 28, 1992
in Manchester Parish, Jamaica.
She finished with a silver medal with the Jamaican 4x100 meter relay team at the 2016 Rio Olympics. She earned a bronze medal in the 60 meter sprint at the 2016 World Indoor Championships.
Net Worth 2020: $4 Million
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce was born
on December 27, 1986
in Kingston, Jamaica.
She became the first Caribbean woman to win Olympic gold after winning the 100 meter event at the 2008 Olympics. She became the first woman in history to win 100 meter medals at three consecutive Olympics.
Net Worth 2020: $4 Million
Donovan Bailey was born
on December 16, 1967
in Manchester Parish, Jamaica.
He won two gold medals and set a new world record at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta.
Net Worth 2020: $3 Million
Merlene Ottey was born
on May 10, 1960
in Hanover Parish, Jamaica.
Nesta Carter was born
on October 11, 1985
in Manchester Parish, Jamaica.
In 2010 he became just the fifth man in the world to run a sub-10 second 100 meter sprint.
Sanya Richards was born
on February 26, 1985
in Kingston, Jamaica.
She was Nutrillite's spokesperson for their vitamins.
Grace Jackson was born
on June 14, 1961
in Jamaica.
She was first in the high jump in the under-20 Central American and Caribbean Junior Championships.
Nickel Ashmeade was born
on April 7, 1990
in Ocho Rios, Jamaica.
He's run the 100 meters in under 10 seconds and the 200 meters in under 20 seconds.
Warren Weir was born
on October 31, 1989
in Trelawny Parish, Jamaica.
He won his first gold medal in the 4x100M relay event at the 2013 World Championships in Moscow.
Linford Christie was born
on April 2, 1960
in Saint Andrew Parish, Jamaica.
He earned two silver medals at the 1988 Olympics in Seoul and a gold medal at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics.
Shericka Williams was born
on September 17, 1985
in Jamaica.
In her second Olympics, in 2012, she won repeated her bronze medal in the 4x400 meter relay.
Veronica Campbell-brown was born
on May 15, 1982
in Clark's Town, Jamaica.
She won Olympic bronze in the 100 meter race in 2004 and 2012.
Cydonie Mothersille was born
on March 19, 1978
in Jamaica.
She won the Austin Sealy Trophy as the best athlete at the 1996 CARIFTA Games.
Bert Cameron was born
on November 16, 1959
in Jamaica.
In 1981, 1982, and 1983, he was designated Jamaica's Sportsperson of the Year.
Michael Blackwood was born
on August 29, 1976
in Jamaica.
Tayna Lawrence was born
on September 17, 1975
in Jamaica.
She missed the 2003 World Championships due to a leg injury.
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