On Yona Knight-Wisdom’s Historic Performance And Jamaica’s Potential For Glory In Olympic Diving

Lemme start this post by bigging up my ‘cousin’* Yona Knight-Wisdom, who created history as the first man to represent Jamaica in diving at the Olympics. He was the only Caribbean representative in Rio, and but for two bad rounds in the semis, would have been on his way to the finals right now. Yona, you have done us proud. I know you’re disappointed, but be sure that you have a bright future ahead and Jamaica is excited for you. I hope you stay the course and continue working towards Tokyo 2020. The experience you have gained in Rio will only help you.

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Collage from @TeamJamaica

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Let’s Talk About Shaunae Miller’s Desperate Dive For Olympic Gold In The Women’s 400m

It was the splash heard ’round the world.

No, I’m not talking about Yona Knight-Wisdom’s amazing performance in the 3m springboard diving competition. I’m talking about Bahamian Shaunae Miller’s desperate lunge for the finish line in the women’s 400m to deny America’s Allyson Felix the gold medal.

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By any means necessary?

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