At the 51st Carifta Games, a seismic shift rocked the athletics world as 16-year-old Jamaican prodigy Nickecoy Bramwell shattered Usain Bolt’s longstanding record.
Representing Calabar High, Kingston, Bramwell blazed through the under-17 boys 400m event at Grenada’s Kirani James Athletics Stadium, clinching gold in a jaw-dropping 47.26 seconds.
Triumphant Bramwell
Overcoming recent injury hurdles, including a hamstring setback, Bramwell’s triumph was a testament to his unwavering determination.
Surpassing Bolt’s championship record of 47.33 seconds set in 2002, Bramwell expressed elation at achieving his long-awaited milestone.
“Since last summer, I have been eyeing the record, so it’s a great feeling I could come out here and get it,” he shared. His feat marks a significant chapter in Jamaican sprinting history, cementing Bramwell’s status as a rising star in the global athletics arena.
In 2024, Bramwell’s dominance extends beyond the Carifta Games. He secured gold in the 100m and 400m at the McKenley/Wint Invitational Meet and topped the 200m Finals 2 at the OnDiRun/JC Sprint Fest 200.
Additionally, he clinched gold in the 400m at both the Youngster Goldsmith National Athletic Classic and the ISSA/Grace Kennedy Boys and Girls Championships.
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