KINGSTON, Jamaica — In a landmark achievement for tropical nations in winter sports, Jamaica has officially qualified three teams for the upcoming 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. The Jamaica Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation announced this historic milestone through an official Instagram post, highlighting the nation’s consistent performance on icy international circuits.
The qualified teams include Mica Moore, who will compete as a solo athlete in the Monobob event. The two-man bobsleigh team will feature Shane Pitter alongside a rotating crew of Nimroy Turgott, Joel Fearon, and Junior Harris. Additionally, Jamaica’s four-man bobsleigh team, also led by Shane Pitter, will include Andrae Dacres, Junior Harris, Tyquendo Tracey, and Joel Fearon.
This triple qualification matches Jamaica’s participation level from the 2022 Beijing Winter Games, demonstrating sustained competitive excellence. The federation emphasized that these spots were earned through season-long performances in International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation (IBSF) ranking events, reflecting the athletes’ dedication and world-stage competitiveness.
In further promising news, Jamaica’s women’s two-woman team has achieved first alternate status, positioning them to compete should any nation withdraw from the Games.
The 2026 Winter Olympics, hosted by the Italian cities of Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, are scheduled to run from February 6 to February 22, continuing the legendary story of Jamaican winter athletes that began with the celebrated 1988 Calgary Olympic team.