Jamaican Champs 2024 - Runner's Weekend

Jamaica has a history of excellence in the sprints, and every year, the best boys and girls line up to prove who are the country’s next rising stars. So it’s time to hop on a plane and head to Kingston, Jamaica, this is a runner’s weekend at Champs.
0:00 intro
0:50 shakeout run
2:08 Puma Island
3:08 Usain Bolt Interview
5:18 What Is Champs?
7:20 Usain Bolt Blue Track
11:15 Jamaican food
12:12 Tuff Gong
13:25 elliptical
14:24 long run squad
17:44 Shericka Jackson Interview
19:05 Olympic Kit Preview
21:33 Champs
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[@kedeshahall8175]

As a Jamaican, we really look forward to Champs every year!! And it doesn’t matter how old we are 😂… Champs is a big deal! AKA mini Olympics where High Schools face off!… it has been our tradition for yearssss.. we started training kids at 3-6yrs old (Basic School)where they also face off with kids their age… then we move on to Primary Champs ages 7-12yrs old.. then it’s on to The Big League which is Boys & Girls Championship (shorten for Champs) .. that’s the reason why we produce such great athletes.. so glad you got a chance to experience it 🇯🇲 …Love it❤..Proud Jamaican 😊

[@winstonwilkins]

Really enjoyed this video. I live here in Jamaica and you highlighted some of the reasons Jamaica punches above their weight. Usain Bolt's insistence on international sponsor investment in Jamaica, Puma attaching it's brand to the development of athletics here, the strategic vision of the local event organizers to make international opportunities accessible through the schools all contribute to a pipeline of athletes the world loves to watch. I'm glad our people showed you a good time. Well done!

[@kofuzi]

it's so amazing to see an entire country that loves and supports its track and field!

[@annGreaves]

I enjoyed this too.... love when my country is highlighted in a positive light.

[@arnoldd7073]

That and massive state sponsored doping

[@simonebrooks1124]

Brilliant summary 👌

[@jenniferbryan5804]

Champs! Nothing else like it!

[@patricianelson9821]

Me proud, me proud, me proud so till. We jus Tallawah suh 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🖤💚💛💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥

[@RichardWillis-fn4hg]

U chat too much

[@paulostyles9484]

​@@RichardWillis-fn4hglike u madda

[@patriciaalridge8618]

Me say!🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@RichardWillis-fn4hg]

@@patriciaalridge8618 two Patricia?

[@tungvu]

Wow, what a great national tradition Jamaica has in track & field.

[@user-mb9mk5or8z]

Lord mi too proud as a Jamaican,Lord I ask you watch over our little Island and bless us mighty God.

[@squadypetez]

I choked up watching this! So proud to be Jamaican!

[@keithstevenson5743]

The only age group championship in track and field in the world. The Olympic Games is much less pressure to Jamaican athletes than the boys and girls championship.

[@winngriff]

Come on sounds good but there can be no more pressure than the Olympicd

[@keithstevenson5743]

@@winngriff I guess you don’t understand the Jamaican spectators. That’s enough pressure to burst a pipe.

[@dojnbeck8609]

@@keithstevenson5743 You're so right!!

[@anngore3842]

​@@keithstevenson5743😂💯

[@juniormcclure139]

This meet is bigger than the Olympics..after doing this no athlete is overcome with nerves at the international meets..😊😊😊

[@kofuzi]

I can’t imagine the pressure!

[@juusoala-jaaski2508]

Your content is so much better than anything on the networks these days. Amazing storytelling again.

[@kofuzi]

thanks for much!

[@shaenaet]

Love ❤... thanks for coming and thanks to Puma as well 🇯🇲

[@kofuzi]

thanks for watching!

[@s-gstephens6049]

I literally just got in from a jog on the Palisadoes, doing my stretches, and came across this. I smiled at the interesting bus ride comment -- going up to the blue mountains is an interesting drive for everyone...but its such a joy ince you get there whether for a hike, a run, or a ride, and many do just that on their weekends. A run at Mona is a Kingston tradition; the blue track immersion at UWI, and to top it off champs!! Yes, I can imagine the times you saw -- Jamaicans at home and abroad see them every year, and many locals will say champs was a rebuild this year in respect of widespread spread and records. The noise, the support, the spectacle - it's all part of what makes Super Champs what it is. Jamaica is really a culture thats dialled in to track and field...and for a teeny tiny small island developing state, many will say we punch way above our weight in recignition and thw things we manage to do. I'm happy you all enjoyed it. Now, I'll have to go find some of the other creators that I currently don't follow to see their take 😊 Awesome job!!

[@weltonferguson8654]

❤

[@therealilanchefpatricia]

Link me😊

[@rananjerry6268]

Love the relationship between puma and jamaica

[@macau.friend]

Interesting that of all the influencers who attended the event, you are the only one who made a full video out of it. I wouldn’t have even heard about this if it hadn’t been for you, so thank you!

[@kofuzi]

everyone has different audiences in different places. some people are on podcasts. some people are on TikTok. some people may use what they got from this weekend as part of their olympic coverage. but I'm glad this video found you here!

[@jenwilli9832]

I loved everything about this video, spectacular! Champs truly amazing with boundless Jamaican talent. You were in my backyard literally. i use to walk early mornings at the dam and my best moments was the sun rising over the mountains pure beauty. I am blessed to live here, heat and all. Thanks for showcasing beautiful Jamaica🇯🇲

[@kofuzi]

that sunrise is so special! Jamaica treated me so well

[@tanyabrissett2758]

My heart is full. Thank you for showcasing the spirit of Jamaica 🇯🇲 . ONE LOVE ❤️

[@ScottTuscher]

Usain Bolt interview!! 💯

[@kofuzi]

thanks for watching!

[@tankeruva]

Thank you for sharing the love for running at the grassroots level in Jamaica. I thoroughly enjoyed this and can see myself rooting for the Jamaicans just based on their passion.

[@kofuzi]

thanks for watching!

[@ggooden11]

Nice documentary. Ran at Boys and Girls Champs for 5yrs for the great Jamaica College. Very fond memories.

[@margaretlaidley9832]

I Love it! Well done! I am so proud when "outsiders" get to really witness Champs for themselves and see why Jamaica really has an endless pool of talent; why we have swagger; why our athletes have no fear when they take their talent to the international stage. Our success there is not due to doping. Where else do you go and see grown men and women, past students or not, don high school regalia and shout and cheer with passionate intensity for their alma mater, their children's or relatives' school, or just their favorite. I tell you there is nothing like Champs anywhere else in the world and I just wish all the world could witness it. feel it. live it! It's not to be missed and I sure hope you will be back next year.

[@gizmetdoralopez6806]

@margaretlaidley9832 Well said! I used to attend Champs in the 60s 😲and I'm glad to see it is still going strong! Shelly-Ann Frasier-Price warmed my heart as a past alumnus of my alma mater Wolmer's Girls' School. At this age, I just cheer for any champion from any school --- one Jamaica, One People! 🔥🏝❤

[@JayUchiha17]

Epic video, puma treated you guys well. I'm from T&T and I'm glad you were in the Caribbean. Yes it hot right through the year. Jamacia is so beautiful and actually cooler than my home weather wise. I can't believe you didn't get to taste the Jamacian Jerk, its so spicy and delicious.

[@kofuzi]

I did get the ackee though. we had it at several meals.

[@user-dx5mg9by9y]

Trinibad🇹🇹🇯🇲

[@sashagayweise6413]

I’m so proud to be a Jamaican 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲. Btw glad you enjoyed champs, it’s like no other and the vibes in the stadium is like no other.

[@kofuzi]

So true!

[@kaybrown2201]

Jamaican champs is crazy fun. Raw talents

[@AshleyCarla]

Such a great video! Loved seeing all the content from PUMA these last few days from the island. 🇯🇲

[@Ouga_Official]

OMG you got to meet Usain Bolt, damn this is unreal

[@kofuzi]

it was pretty incredible

[@plnthn]

Forget about earth. Without a doubt, there's nothing like it (champs) in the universe.

[@kofuzi]

For sure!

[@susanmorrison9729]

Thank you for this sometomes we as jamaicans take these thing for granted and we dont know how lucky we are because many countries want what we have. So thank you for reminding us that we are special. As we say wi likkle but wi tahlawa❤❤❤❤

[@tedeshiasmith2149]

Yes, was eagerly awaiting this video 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 🇯🇲 🇯🇲 🇯🇲 🇯🇲 🇯🇲 Great, to see you in my home country!!!!

[@kofuzi]

I hope I've done it justice

[@tedeshiasmith2149]

@@kofuzi yes, you did 👏🙌

[@jahjahsavewi6185]

THE WORLD IS A BEAUTIFUL PLACE IT'S SOME THE PEOPLE IN IT WHO MAKE THE WORLD UGLY SOMETIMES BUT YOU KOFUZI ARE ONE OF THE BEST OF US CHEERS!!

[@kofuzi]

thanks for watching!

[@rohansmith4559]

Damn!! I have been watching your videos from the beginning and you are in my beautiful country Jamaica. Champs is the best. Love the video

[@philzotna]

Legit officially my FAV video! feels so great watching your content and being helped by you and then to see you visit here and experience our champs. Also great to see how much presence the Jamaican community has on here. Happy I got a chance to say Hi to you and Jeremy at Champs! Hoping to meet you in future 😊

[@kofuzi]

Thanks for the support from the stands! So exciting to make new friends in Jamaica!

[@McFearless80]

Do you ever feel the need to pinch yourself? Your life is like a dream! You've worked so hard to get to this point and it's well deserved. Thanks for the content and the community you've helped build here.

[@kofuzi]

all the time

[@middlecee_7079]

babe wake up new runners weekend just dropped

[@patricianelson9821]

🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲 UNLIKE ANYTHING, UNLIKE ANYWHERE 🖤💚💛

[@jwll6216]

Excellent video! Great view of Jamaican sports culture🇯🇲🇯🇲⭐

[@HyacinthSankey]

Yes, this is us! Jamaica! It’s real! Love the video!

[@kofuzi]

I had such a great time there!

[@tripledtv5464]

Excellent video,this brought so much memories of my high school days running at Champs in the late 70s to early 80s.Watching from NY 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@karenwalker413]

Love it! It is a Great Look,well put together Jamaica Land We Love🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@kofuzi]

such a wonderful experience

[@karenwalker413]

Yes, come back again for different events and other great music entertainment. 🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@snowwalker9999]

Great running travel video as always. It is great to see a country takes pride in running as their main sport. Next tropical vacation: Jamaica

[@kofuzi]

it's amazing to see

[@dale.gallaza]

This is one of the best runner's weekend vids... amazing story telling ❤❤❤

[@kofuzi]

thank you

[@severiner7168]

What an amazing trip that would have been and getting tips from such wonderful athletes! Nice to see fellow UK runners Ben, Sarah and Tom :-)

[@paullewis7831]

Great work, highlighting the talent and the passion of Champs! It truly is a great experience. 🇯🇲

[@kofuzi]

As far as I know, there isn’t anything in the world like it

[@palabraderunner]

I was really looking forward to this video. Spectacular summary of an experience that will be difficult to forget. 3 days of pure emotions. A pleasure to share it with you and the rest of the team ❤

[@kofuzi]

so great to finally meet you in person. I look forward to when we can spend time together again!

[@kellybaker6353]

What an incredible experience! Those kids are absolutely amazing, and I can’t wait to see some of them on the Olympic stage.

[@Tiadom1]

AS A JAMAICAN THIS MAKES ME SO DAMMMM PROUD WOW🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@remoteworkinternational]

Thank you for coming to 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲. Please come back next year

[@robmetroproperiesdc1531]

What an AWESOME experience. Bolt, Blake, Thompson - Herah, Jamaica x Puma I don't think it gets any better. But I'm sure you'll have another adventure loading up soon. Great work I appreciate it. Sherika Jackson too WOW

[@kofuzi]

running royalty

[@s-gstephens6049]

😊

[@constancerobertson837]

Don't forget Hansel Parchment and Sherika Jackson.

[@robmetroproperiesdc1531]

@@constancerobertson837 yes there was so many I forgot Hansle. I 👀 Ms. Jackson 👌🏿

[@constancerobertson837]

@@robmetroproperiesdc1531 Hope you've recovered from our intense heat and that you enjoyed your Jamaican experience.

[@s-gstephens6049]

Whaaaat!!!! Didn't know you were at champs. Puma really dialed in!!!!

[@TheKobaltBlue]

I'm SO happy that you went to Jamaica! 🇯🇲 I love to see my little island highlighted in a Runner's Weekend. I don't know if Mr. Francis mentioned it, but he puts on the Reggae Marathon (now a half and 10k) in Negril every December. I suggested to Tommie that he do the Reggae Marathon, but going for Champs with Puma is pretty cool. Also, no trip to Jamaica is complete without a thrilling car/bus ride. LOL

[@rss6583]

So happy to know you and the team were able to make this trip and enjoy the amazing spectacle we love and call "Champs" it really has no comparisons for this age group athletes. Come back again and experience more of Jamaica

[@levandmarthapolyakin-aaron2183]

So well done as always, and this was certainly one of your most unique destinations. Congratulations also on getting chosen to attend; a testament to your achievements as both a runner and an influencer.

[@kofuzi]

thanks Martha!

[@bertoyardie8731]

Awesome video. Thanks for highlighting our beautiful country and hope you had a great time. 🙌🏽👍🏽

[@PoetAntoniaValaire]

Great cinematography.

[@FunEducateLearn]

Great content and quality videos. Looking forward to more videos from you in Jamaica. Thank you 🙌🇯🇲

[@julianablasko9224]

This was an awesome video!! Loved it from beginning to end!! Thank you!!

[@rachelr777]

This is an excellent video production! I thoroughly enjoyed every scene & I'm sooo happy that Puma took the time to visit our beloved island! Hope you guys come back again soon :D

[@peterkirktenor]

Usain Bolt stopped by 🤯

[@melanin7977]

Bolt and the rest of popular athletes have to go through this process, they ain't treated as celebrity here by locals we are more interested I'm who can break the records. Most of these brilliant athletes will never qualify for Penn, Caritas games etc. That is why when we reach Olympics it is easy.

[@dainiawishart7905]

This is a Masterpiece!!!! Thank you!

[@missltonay]

wow!! so close to Elaine!!! how cool

[@jflamarche7306]

I really enjoyed this one. Thank you.

[@kofuzi]

thanks so much!

[@Rrrandstaysuh]

Talent Cya Done!🇯🇲

[@michaelsesler1158]

as always, just stunning. you have really "found your stride" with Runner's Weekend.

[@kofuzi]

Thanks Michael!

[@moniquekyahlovewilson2374]

The ending literally had me in tears. Good tears. proud tears. Thanks for showcasing my island so beautifully. Champs is where champions are born. Where dreams are born. Where for many of those students hope is born.

[@MsTrinichic]

Such epic content!!! As a Trinidadian, I felt especially proud to see the Caribbean highlighted!! Icing on the cake was seeing my other YT runners From Ben is Running, Sarah and Tom from Runners Channel and even Adam and Mica Woods!!! Kofuzi you continue to be a trail blazer!!

[@kofuzi]

Puma was able to assemble a good group for this trip. And Champs definitely delivered an incredible track experience!

[@RichardWillis-fn4hg]

Ms Trini the video was about Jamaica not the Caribbean

[@mangosunshine3886]

@@RichardWillis-fn4hgJamaica is a part of the Caribbean, stop promoting division. People of the Caribbean share the same DNA profile. Enough hate, we all bask in the reflected glory of each other.

[@arlenechambers8481]

​@@RichardWillis-fn4hgAs a Jamaican if any country in the Caribbean does well we all do well. Stop the segregation.

[@dojnbeck8609]

@@kofuzi It was good to have you. Please come again!

[@06000514]

Big Puma, dash weh the Nike dem and start support Puma

[@jay1572]

What a blessing bro to go there and have that experience! Loved this video very much 💪

[@petervfl]

Has to be my favorite runners weekend vid of yours. What a blast, to be so involved there with Puma and the track meet was epic

[@kofuzi]

thanks so much! it was an unbelievable experience

[@Manuel-901]

Good luck, Kofuzi. Like from Spain 🇪🇸. Cheers.

[@AlanWang-cw4qw]

Absolutely love your videography and content. It’s better than anything else out there. Please keep doing what you’re doing.

[@kofuzi]

thanks so much!

[@zureetv9375]

Lovely video..."Jamaica's future is very very bright" indeed...🎉🎉🖤💚💛🇯🇲

[@jonathanwatkins447]

Wow. What an awesome experience. Very cool.

[@kofuzi]

thanks for watching!

[@SeeChadRun]

Great video as always! I'm excited for what Puma has coming out later this year, and I think they're competing well with all the right products and image with much more to come. Thanks for taking us along on your runner's weekend!

[@ColinBloodworth]

Awesome video, Mike. Really appreciate getting to see an aspect of running and a nation's culture I wouldn't otherwise have known about.

[@kofuzi]

I had no idea that this existed, and I'm not sure I would have believed it had I not seen it for myself

[@melanin7977]

That's our jamaican secret shhh!!!

[@jazzy1376]

I love this ❤. It's like I was there experiencing the frenzy, expectation, and anticipation of the athletes and audiences 😮😢😂. Phenomenonal. Great video. 👏 👏

[@marletwellington4726]

Good work on this very video. Thanks for sharing. Glad you came and enjoyed Jamaica and Champs so you see for yourself where Champions are made. Yes Jamaica to the World 🇯🇲

[@kofuzi]

I had such a great time!

[@donnab3183]

Excellent video, thank you!

[@mmillhen]

Nice! Thanks so much for displaying our young talents 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@phillipbeckford7814]

Thoroughly enjoyed this video, great interviews with our legends, amazing captured adventures a the editing was top notch. This whole video was a vybz so glad you experience that champs vybz and big up ur self

[@vaughn8997]

Amazing video. This was lit. 👍👏

[@mattmaca]

That was really enjoyable, thanks Mike.✌️

[@jogianna]

So good!

[@ericmorris5382]

Thank you for this

[@st3wi3D]

Great video. Nuff Respek!!

[@amandawalker4510]

What fun, so jealous, great insight , thanks , loved seeing you all 😊

[@aldanegolding9088]

@1:35 I run here frequently and was home that very day (I live near by) Had I known you were out there I would have come join the run @kofuzi 😃 Anyways, great video, love your work, and I'm glad you got to experience this aspect of my country 🇯🇲

[@DaydreamingTrack]

I get goosebumps everytime watch someone experience champs and why we so great. Since picked up running everything abput the urge to run in tropical weather makes sense

[@kofuzi]

Champs is very special

[@simonebrooks1124]

It was totally captivating right to the last second. Excellent production 👏 👌. I am so darn proud to be Jamaican 🎉🎉🎉

[@DemSangines]

Awesome video! Great place!

[@adamdurham3099]

Best vid I’ve seen you do boss! Bless Up to JA!

[@Grogu-485]

I enjoy this video top class editing. I am happy you enjoy my country.

[@josephroach]

Loved this… Each day I’m so proud to be a Jamaican 🇯🇲 ❤

[@walterborpa9199]

What a beatiful video! Many thanks 🙏🏽!

[@kofuzi]

thanks for watching!

[@Average_Bruh]

Yeah Hydel. My alma mater. ❤️ This was an epic video. I always enjoy the insights of others into my beautiful homeland. Especially since I left 4 years ago and haven't been back since. But hopefully, I'll be able to visit really soon. Until, these videos will definitely keep me entertained.

[@natalierichards7030]

Great video. I enjoyed it.

[@_wrks]

You did my parent's birthplace a great service. Love this video

[@robsta5000]

Excellent content!!

[@semsimama2191]

I really enjoyed this video a lot ❤great way to show case my great country. It’s been a while since I’ve been home and missed it greatly ❤respect.

[@azaribarnett5313]

enjoyed the video man,from jamaica🙏🏾

[@3littlebirdss]

Great video! Thanks for the content.

[@kofuzi]

Thanks for watching!

[@rubarb1275]

Great video, so well put together! Awesome stuff! 👏

[@kofuzi]

thanks for watching!

[@amattrey]

Cool Runnings! Awesome video.