Devon Harris, tells the full / inside story on the first Jamaican bobsled team

Devon Harris, tells the full / inside story on the first Jamaican bobsled team

Learn the full story behind the first Jamaican bobsled team. Encouraged by his commanding officer...
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Learn the full story behind the first Jamaican bobsled team.
Encouraged by his commanding officer, Devon tried out for and was
selected to the first Jamaican bobsled team which competed in the
1988 Olympic Games in Calgary, Canada. Their exploits inspired the
Disney blockbuster movie Cool Running's. Devon also competed in and
was captain of the 1992 Winter Olympic Games in Albertville, France
and the 1998 Games in Nagano, Japan.The Keep On Pushing Foundation
which he founded in 2006 aims to support and enhance the education
of kids in disadvantaged communities around the globe by providing
practical solutions to the challenges that are preventing them from
getting educated. Through the Keep on Pushing Foundation, Devon
also works with Right to Play as an athlete ambassador,supporting
Right to Play’s efforts in using sports and play in refugee camps
around the world to enhance child development and build community
capacity.

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