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Incredible 7:28 by the Jamaican squad to win the Championship of America boys 4x800m race at the 2022 Penn Relays, missing the meet record by just two seconds!
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[@marklamont9401]

Kid finishing at 8:10 in purple.... basically how I feel I would look trying to run as fast as these amazing guys.

[@shenursezteav6295]

Me too haha!!!!!

[@noahmccray9007]

I knew I wasn’t the only one who saw that lmao

[@ahmerdaughtry1369]

Funny how my 4x800 team would’ve lost badly to him 😮‍💨

[@mrxces69]

Jamaican high schools not only excel in sports but also in academics.

[@kevinl6744]

So do American schools, but track and field isn’t our number 1 sport, like it is in Jamaica. Most of our male athletes play football

[@tomgibson2049]

@@kevinl6744 and yet at the same time, America has a much larger population than Jamaica so that's offset anyway.

[@CocoDollRoom]

@@kevinl6744 American schools do not excel in academics. Perhaps private schools but for most thats sadly not the case. Jamaican school systems are far superior than most school systems in the world.

[@geosync9742]

@@tomgibson2049 maybe, but most high school track teams don't travel far. I ran track and we competed at Penn. I'd say 90% of good HS track athletes never even heard of Penn relays because track in the US is probably the 10th popular sport, nor do high schools have the budget to send their teams across the massive country. Most high schools track coaches are bums off the street or football coaches forced to also coach track. So they don't know or care about big meets in other states. If all the top track athletes could compete at Penn there would be no contest.

[@wolsilita]

@@geosync9742 Really...Thank God opinions aren't facts. If as you say you have faster students consistently not a part of this meet it would translate to the Olympics or other international meets like the Diamond League, or ISTAF. This meet is exposure for the federation to spend money and groom the next Carl Lewis or Michal Johnson. Y'all need to chill, xenophobia on blacks ain't a good look. BTW JAs go all out on EVERY sport we play, maybe you missed FIFA qualifications, same energy with he rest of the world.

[@sherenesherwood2314]

Jamaica is one of the most determine, versatile people you will ever meet.

[@Hfh415]

🙏🇯🇲🇺🇸

[@nikchar4642]

Not all but yes

[@kyngnick8723]

@@nikchar4642 obviously

[@tailsthefox6568]

@@nikchar4642 all in even if you don’t agree with their motives! Lol

[@kujichaguliaself-determina7388]

Beenie Man prove it. Dancehall Queen for life!

[@griffmustard]

At 8:05, . . . . . watch the guy in Purple, as he makes his way to the finish line. He spazzes out, once he crosses the line. 🤣🤣

[@sandraesmith7437]

Nah he's just disappointed he wanted to break the record

[@angiemills9134]

Purple swag 😂😂😂

[@KidGhost23]

i literally scrolled down to comment this lmfaoo

[@paynedick6855]

i was wondering if anyone else saw that

[@inarimusa]

LOL

[@kadeembarrett686]

Great run Jamaica College. They really wanted the record to it wasn't for that day. Handal Roban who ran the 2nd leg and split 1:48.1, there's something about that I just love. Maybe it's his swag, he just exudes confidence. Really looking forward to see how they can do further in their career especially Roban and Blake the captain who ran the anchor leg

[@sweetsop2938]

Blake is a real special individual both on the track and in the classroom. Academically he's way up there.

[@unconventionalcrosy52]

@@sweetsop2938 he is a genius....

[@noahfisher2377]

He had beautiful form

[@huddy0780]

his stride is so graceful

[@landoblu]

Just try member say Roban is not Jamaican ok

[@sharonfreeman1219]

That 2nd leg runner is a BEAST! And it doesn't even appear as if they are running fast👏👏👍

[@alwaysbeautiful3696]

For real!❤

[@lattybrown7056]

Jamaicans are always amazing on the track have been a fan forever, love love them

[@cosmicwisdom999]

I'll be watching this repeatedly until I get tired of doing so..lol

[@Ayinde65]

I ran track in high school, so i know how special that 1:48 leg is. Congrats to all of the Jamaican student athletes, and much support from the rest of the Caribbean.

[@OPRAHH]

Especially for Jamaica with mid distance

[@shirley6249]

God, how much you have blessed our island home Jamaica. A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to Kingston College young men. Thanks for an epic performance. Celebrate with grace, pride, and joy SAFELY. A senior Jamaican residing in America.

[@Elizabeth-zd8zi]

It is Jamaica College

[@davidscott3726]

College

[@audleymclean3724]

This School [Jamaica College] is and has been one of the best High School in the Caribbean academically, it's the alma-Mator of great jamaican mind down the ages, Barrister extraordinaire Norman Manley, son Michael Manley, both PM OF Jamaica, recent opposition leader Peter Phillips, former PM Bruce Golding, could go on and on, the last runner who spoke at the Interview is a brilliant student in his academical accomplishment to the point where people wants him to truncate track and field and accommodate is scientific desire, I'm glad he will continue in T&F.

[@mrxces69]

Was one of the best high schools in Jamaica. Not anymore. No longer the school of choice, not even on Hope Road.

[@sherenesherwood2314]

@@mrxces69 It still is. They did a transformation on the school and brought it back to it's former glory, accademics, sports and discipline.

[@reywilli8892]

The training for 800 is really tough. I mean, brutal trying to maintain 30s or below pace each 200m. To see these guys run these times means they’ve been puttin in work at practice. The hardest race

[@Hfh415]

💥💥💥💥💥🇯🇲🇺🇸 it is what we do well..track and field. Big up to all the students representing my home island🥇👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏😘🥂🍾

[@borninxaymaca406]

Congratulations Team Jamaica. (Well done JC). J’Voughnn Blake 🤯🤯 anchored the team. Outstanding athlete and student, achieving : 19 CXC subjects 13 CSEC subjects 6 CAPE subjects Interested in Molecular & Cellular Biology or Astrophysics !! 👏🏾 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@tyrjade3402]

He has said high iq

[@triplea3687]

Oh yes. He's now a student at Dartmouth college which happens to be an Ivy League school. He's a brilliant young man

[@jamaicanprincess87630]

J'Voughnn is such a special young man. So very proud of him.

[@BenirCSG]

Well done to all Jamaican athletes! 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@pjswag2118]

I thought Jamaicans were more sprint based, interesting to see them in middle distance! Good job Jamaica College!

[@jehovahrohi969]

Hey if u watch our high school championships every yr we have boys running records at this level where no other high schools across the world running.

[@pjswag2118]

@@jehovahrohi969 that's awesome to hear bro! I run the 800 and you guys will be my future competition 💪🤝

[@jehovahrohi969]

Sounds great competition always brings out d best in you.

[@pjswag2118]

@@jehovahrohi969 you’re damn right bro

[@xaviermakenzieb5353]

The way people run the 800 now a days it is a sprint

[@sarah.sonninem]

WELL DONE J.C!!!!!!! 🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘

[@gracerankine8454]

I feel good as a Jamaican to see my high schools do so well at Penn Relays. Between 40 to 50 schools enter. Most times, Jamaica is on top. It speaks to our depth, speed, training coaches, and ability to repeat with new athletes each year.

[@annroache1760]

great running proud off you guys

[@jamdawgutube]

Wow! All Jamaican high schools make up the top 5 in this event?!!

[@sophiapottinger2890]

Congratulations well done ! 👏 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🥇🥇🥇🥇🏃🏃🏃🏃

[@nordiamayne8645]

I just love everything about that young man ,he excel in his academics and doing well on the track so proud of you all

[@sophiabyron8026]

Handal Roban 1:48.1 split was awesome!!!🥳❤️🇻🇨

[@chbry1050]

ST Vincent should be proud

[@sophiabyron8026]

@@chbry1050 we are definitely proud!!! Always have been proud of him!!!🥳❤️🇻🇨

[@marlongordon7330]

The guy in the purple at 8:08 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Creolebabe92]

Hey mi dwl over ya so lol

[@allyboo6832]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@dannniiiiiiii]

JV Blake is absolutely spectacular ! I love him 😭

[@XxXGiutarMasterXxX]

BIG s/o to Roban on the moster split. Should be highlighted that he is from St. Vincent and The Grenadines, we have great runners repping the Caribbean as well

[@casander100]

Wow 🤩 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🌹🌹🌹 my Jamaican People congratulations 🎈🎉🎊🍾

[@jacquelineclark2693]

Jamaica we are so bless . Congratulations Jamaica college 💓💓💖💚💛

[@MichelleBrown-xu1cg]

Congratulations to all our Jamaicans athletes!Congrats JC.👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏

[@phillipbeckford7814]

This was an amazing run by this team and feat as well knowing most of them were competing in so many races prior to this and still managed to run the third fastest time in penn relays history,it is epic and was well executed by the boys so congratulations on winning the race

[@TommyTropical]

These Jamaicans are marvelous...the best sprinters in the world

[@q12aw50]

This isn’t a sprint

[@dianadivadiamond]

That race was truly AMAZING.👏👏👏👏👏👏❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@i.brancheabdullah306]

Well done Jamaica College.

[@daniellejohnson6508]

Jamaica every damn time big up mi country

[@keithdorsett8346]

Bravo young Kings Bravo!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@alforddelpesche7377]

Congrats 2nd leg, carry on our Vincentian name🇻🇨

[@gbd1196]

Beautiful performance.

[@unbothered6357]

Who waa the beast on the second leg🤔❓ Well done Overall congrats to JC😊🇯🇲🏃🏾‍♀️😎❗

[@jmg443]

Handal Roban from St. Vincent and the Grenadines 🇻🇨

[@paulettebailey1849]

The confidence the form the determination of these young men from Jamaica college Wow world class athletes and they're in high school they make it look so easy am proud 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@rebeccaroberts144]

Congratulations Jamaica College 🇯🇲 🙌

[@eileenclarke7289]

Well done Jamaica college

[@childofgod3075]

TRUE BLUE, 189 OLD HOPE ROAD. Congratulation! JC well done.

[@Porouss]

JAMAICAAAAA🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@joanthomas4261]

Congratulations JC

[@yosefroach]

Mi waah cry... I'm soooo proud to be Jamaican!!! 🇯🇲

[@susanhamilton8288]

You better be..whether in sports or others..we are the boom!

[@claudetteduffus8579]

My condolences to her friends and family RIP my sister you have left a mark on the track field world

[@dianashaw]

Great great run ❤️❤️

[@Kimmy-21]

🇯🇲 makes 4x8 looks easy congratulations to my little beautiful island

[@120536AD]

Wow...so smooth!

[@kingessy8089]

They make it look so easy ✨❤️

[@cuntadonandre618]

Calabar u mean?

[@gregorysweeting2512]

Awesome running boys.🙏👏👏👏💯

[@tishainnis]

Talk to wi real nice!!!!! 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@stephenwilliams7200]

Man I wish I knew how to run the 800 in high school. I would çome out with a 50.xx first lap.. 😂😂

[@paulinewedderburn6829]

Great running DC congratulation 👍🤙

[@delorespryce2146]

Go jc jamaica to the world the boys are strong good food

[@sparkle7670]

Great for motivation MONDAY. Well done j.college

[@GavinWilliamson13]

I personally know those Christian brothers dudes, it’s insane how guys who run 2 flat and under got dusted so hard by all these teams

[@camarrawilliams7499]

🇯🇲🇯🇲🔥🇯🇲🔥🇯🇲🔥🇯🇲🔥🇯🇲🔥proud of them

[@lemararcher3505]

Hey Mr Blake is so eloquent and outspoken! Geesh!

[@chbry1050]

He also has an high HiQ

[@Njabuloseh]

That second leg was insane 🔥🔥🔥

[@noirnoble1181]

J.A runners seems more focused on the time rather than the rest of teams.

[@cjspyker]

I never seen a 1:48 looks so easy

[@tailsthefox6568]

Kool Runnings JAMAICA COLLEGE! Soup Soup Pressure Pressure! JC a big side!👏🥳

[@johnsteele5949]

Great job North Penn!!

[@JeeGo-Aries-King]

Awesome 💯💯💯

[@tazadaqbanyamyan5710]

Beautifully👏👏👏said. The young speaker spoke well even under fatigue and stress. We must ensure that these young ladies and men speak as clearly as possible every time,it's important in this wide world. Quick notation, Don't answer these Americans or no other individual if you don't hear clearly what they ask and also make sure twice, that they understand the question that you're asking them. They told me yes on many occasions and when push comes to shoved they don't. This is very very important to learn about these Americans and the others living in this country. It it not what we expected America to be. You're genna find out quickly things here is way below par than what we do in Jamaica 🇯🇲 being a so-called first world country🙄.

[@michelleelvie8705]

Excellent!

[@ellysathomas9299]

Thts handel roban in the second exchange he is one of the best runners from st.vincent and the Grenadines

[@Stewy-xw9fz]

The coverage of the Penn Relays has been poor. When NBC covered the Penn Relays it was a lot better.

[@jamdawgutube]

So true

[@sherenesherwood2314]

Jamaicans learning to do long distance. Soon we will be known for sprints, hurdles and long distance. We won a few medals in the field even making records. Jamaica is bless.

[@AndrewPick6]

800 is not long distance

[@sparkle7670]

Take them all

[@Its_I_Ziggyman]

What do you mean "learning to do long distance"? Jamaica teams always do well in these races at youth level. It just never translates to senior level.

[@dorrettrichardson-pp2vq]

Congratulations J C.

[@jamescaricola6439]

That time is amazing and they should run around those newberry park boys from SoCal cause they have two guys 148 and the slower 2 are both sub 153

[@bewise8180]

Well done team Jamaica college JC always

[@kishb8445]

Go Jamaica 🇯🇲

[@thebestisyettocome7]

I miss my old college, home of the fastest teenagers.

[@rpstlyes2615]

Roban 🇻🇨🇻🇨🇻🇨🇻🇨🇻🇨🇻🇨🇻🇨

[@trishasmith3695]

Send them come to get Staggs ja to the 🌎

[@javedwud1321]

Jamaica great 👍

[@NiqquanEganare]

Looking back on these Jamaica College athletes in this race, the 2nd Leg Runner is now at Penn State & the Anchor is now at Dartmouth, both Ivy League Schools. The other 2 may still be at JC, not sure!

[@shaenaet]

True blue 💙

[@moreofshalom]

Go JC💥💥💥

[@mrxces69]

Does any of these boys from Jamaica College looks poor and hungry? They look healthier than the American boys to me. Stop saying that it is poverty why they do well at track and field.

[@davidscott3726]

Jamaica is middle income country .People use the word ,'poor and ' third world out of context... Jamaica is a third world country but it's not a Haiti or a Honduras..

[@djxcel23]

They ran as fast as colleges

[@beverlyrhame3692]

🤣🤣🤣🤣❤❤ Talk about the amazing race, WOW.

[@kryptic_8088]

Jamaica is too fkn tuff at Track Bro 💪🏾😭🏅

[@carlitostaquitos1179]

I can't imagine running a 7:41 and being BLOWN off the track by another team. Everyone on the 2nd place relay probably ran PRs and it didn't matter

[@sevo12t]

Although I never went to that high school in Jamaica Jamaica college represented the whole island of Jamaica and all Jamaicans all over the world it doesn’t matter what high school you go to in Jamaica all the kids in Jamaica love track

[@laureenabraham5682]

Impressive..

[@permaweise1227]

Ei little bit wi tallawah.we own carifta now we wi control di pen relays 🇯🇲 to di 🌎

[@trishasmith3695]

Same way

[@trishasmith3695]

See how they talking about the 🇺🇸 have other school where are they ja show up and show out u here the horn u know jamaican 🔥all those 🇺🇸 school and 1 🇯🇲 am loving this race

[@cartoonpower0]

Now that's fast

[@Redyfiboogie]

There is something special in the water in Jamaica.

[@Patrick-dn3zt]

Second leg is a monster

[@agnessana9312]

Wow wow ajoba joh

[@fxdezx6613]

Yes jamaica

[@trenthundertmark4896]

Cracked

[@frankmarquez6934]

Congrats to Jamaica College!

[@H20-15]

They make it look so easy 😩

[@TL....]

8:06 runner in purple shirt looks like he is having a seizure

[@vibewithtoni9687]

Omg Lmfaooo 😭😂

[@sophiapottinger2890]

Yes, 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@KhaleelHuieCK]

Ikr! I was like, whoa! what's going on with broo?? Glad he's okay though 🤣🤣🤣

[@marlongordon7330]

I think he is dancing🤣🤣

[@gbless804]

Congratulations to Jamaica College...

[@twiley19]

WRF is the anchor for team L doing at the end?

[@wileyschmitt]

@8:08 HA!! That guy's hilarious!

[@andrewhall6695]

There are other sports Jamaicans do compete in Jamaica competes in winter special Olympics and we have won speed skating and other events and since we don't have ice they trained with regular skates