The journey to the first Jamaican bobsled team | Devon Harris | TEDxJamaica

Devon Harris was selected to the first Jamaican bobsled team which competed in the 1988 Olympic Games in Calgary, Canada where the team's much heralded exploits inspired the Disney blockbuster Cool Runnings. Devon also competed in, and was captain of, the Jamaica's 1992 and 1998 Winter Olympic Games Team.
In this uplifting and inspiring TEDx Jamaica Talk, Devon, born and grown in a tropical country, recounts his unlikely journey from one of Kingston's most violent inner city communities to his famous exploits at the Winter Olympic Games and the lessons learned along the way.

[@valentinaina01]

Decide what you want, Take responsibility, Get clear about your why, Believe in yourself, Take action and Keep on pushing! Such an authentic, honest presentation with no sign of vanity! Be your own hero, people!

[@mikemailei4491]

just got done watching cool Runnings brought me here.

[@LornaBlakeEmpower]

Devon Harris, you're an outstanding athlete, an excellent speaker & truly an inspiration! Keep on pushing!

[@sandrataylorwiggan2436]

I'm so proud of you Devon. Nice!

[@michellejohnson-clarke5005]

Words of wisdom through personal experience!

[@kamillewest]

Good speaker, really enjoyed your talk

[@patriciafitch2432]

Devon is an extraordinary speaker. But it was his smile after the 4 man bobsled crash at the Calgary, Olympics, that endeared him and the Jamaica Bobsled team to the world.

[@Augustov2012]

You've been a great inspiration! Thank you

[@karenr3355]

Truly inspirational

[@deloresgalimore4811]

he is my granduncle

[@MsAncele]

Keep on pushing.

[@stewie2464]

Well said

[@amogaverojr]

NICE

[@maddyhayes617]

Fantastic👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🙂

[@angielouise7395]

Very True