Now Running for Jamaica, Adelle Tracey Wants to Increase Representation | HOKA

This summer, #HOKA athlete Adelle Tracey made the decision to switch her allegiance from the United Kingdom to Jamaica, which means she will represent the island nation in international competition. After spending years honing her advocacy as an ambassador for the British Dyslexic Association while becoming one of the best 800-meter runners in the world, Tracey is looking forward to encouraging more Jamaican girls to see themselves reflected in middle and long-distance events. #FlyHumanFly

[@user-vz8rp3by1z]

This is a big deal for this young lady and Jamaica. I could not believe it when i saw a Jamaican in the 800 and 1500 meter final. Adelle you have done super, super excellent qualifying in both finals. Keep being persistent and i wish you the very best in the future. You are one strong young lady this is not an easy accomplishment.

[@barrylloyd5864]

Big-Ups to Adellle.The land of your heritage was calling you home.

[@donovantaylor3137]

welcome to the jamaican colors Adelle.

[@UglyCorner115]

@@redd605 what u trying to say, speak clearly.

[@merpettamckenzie4436]

Wonderful more Blessings from GOD for JAMAICA. WELCOME ADELLE

[@waynereid1554]

Welcome my family!

[@yankaitan8648]

What an inspiration to younger girls ❤

[@BollywoodMediaOnline]

♥♥♥

[@leonardecstewart2918]

Good luck Adelle. I will be cheering for you! Stay a bit closer to the leaders in your races and your string finish should see you home.

[@enoch6450]

Switching to Jamaican colours means she will have a better chance of making the World's or Olympics, especially in 800 & 1500. It's like a Jamaican sprinter running 9.90...in Jamaica it ain't quick enough so if the possibility to run for the UK comes up ..you switch. The Porter sister's switched to UK representation as they weren't quick enough to make the US Team, but in the UK they would receive funding. It happens in Rugby & Cricket etc.

[@user-vz8rp3by1z]

What are you talking about either way she made both finals. What do you do? I do not need to know. Do not respond.

[@acetofresh1]

You misunderstood what he said. He didn't say she sucked he said its a better chance, and he's correct. Britain is deep ad middle distance, Jamaica isn't. So she'd have a better time here, and as you say she's improved immensely.@@user-vz8rp3by1z