🏅 Four Caymanians set to compete in Paris 2024 Olympics
Swimmers, a sprinter, and a sailor to represent the Cayman Islands
The Cayman Islands Olympic Committee has announced the four athletes who will represent the country at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The team includes swimming siblings Jillian and Jordan Crooks, sprinter Davonte Howell, and sailor Charlotte Webster. This marks the twelfth time the Cayman Islands has sent a team to the Olympics. The athletes will compete in various events, including the Men’s 100m race, the Women’s Dinghy event, and the Men’s 50m and 100m Freestyle swimming events. 🏊♀️🏃♂️⛵️
The interim President of the Cayman Islands Olympic Committee, Lori Powell, expressed pride in the athletes, noting their dedication and sacrifices to reach this level in their respective sports. This will be the first Olympic appearance for Jordan Crooks, Howell, and Webster, while Jillian Crooks will be making her second appearance. The athletes qualified for the Olympics through their performances at various international competitions, including the 2023 World Aquatics Championships and the 2023 Pan American Games. The Paris 2024 Olympics will begin on 26 July and end on 11 August, with events held in Paris and 16 other cities across France. 🇫🇷🎉
Along with the athletes, the Cayman Islands delegation includes President Powell, the Chef de Mission Shakeina Bush, Swimming Coach Nicholas Kredich, Cayman Islands Swimming Technical Director Jacky Pellerin, Athletics Coach Tyrone Yen, Sailing Coach Raph Harvey, Team Medic Dr Carl Andrew Brown, Team Physio Dr Kristina Bramwell and Press Attaché Kevin Morales. They will be supporting the athletes throughout the competition and ensuring their well-being during the Games. 🏅👏
