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The dramatic journey of Jamaica鈥檚 first Olympic bobsleighThe dramatic journey of Jamaica鈥檚 first Olympic bobsleigh

Released On: 14 Feb 2022

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Dudley Stokes drove Jamaica鈥檚 first Olympic bobsleigh and inspired the film Cool Runnings

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