Jamaica Makes History In Two-Man Bobsleigh In Canada
Jamaica Live Sports Desk– | Nov 22, 2025
Jamaica made sporting history on Friday night in Whistler, Canada, as bobsleigh athletes Shane Pitter and Nimroy Turgott powered their way to a sensational bronze medal in the two-man event at the North American Cup. The podium finish marks a major breakthrough for Jamaica’s winter-sports programme and stands as one of the nation’s strongest performances on ice in recent years.
Competing on one of the world’s fastest and most technically demanding tracks, Pitter and Turgott delivered two clean, controlled, and impressively fast runs. Their determination, focus, and growing synergy as a team were on full display as they held their own against more experienced and well-resourced bobsleigh nations.
The Whistler Sliding Centre — known for its steep drops and blistering speeds — has challenged even the best in the sport, but the Jamaican pair showed poise under pressure. Their third-place finish was not handed to them; it was earned through precision driving, powerful starts, and a commitment to elevating Jamaica’s competitive edge on ice.
This result signals a new era for Jamaica Bobsleigh. Since the nation’s iconic debut at the 1988 Winter Olympics, Jamaica has been admired globally for its spirit and determination. But Pitter and Turgott’s performance shows something more — that Jamaica is transitioning from an inspirational story to a genuine medal threat in international competition.
The bronze medal is already generating excitement across the island and the Jamaican diaspora, with fans celebrating the team’s discipline, courage, and nonstop push for excellence. It also brings renewed energy to Jamaica’s long-term ambitions in bobsleigh, including World Cup success and qualification for the next Winter Olympics.
With this historic podium finish, Shane Pitter and Nimroy Turgott have not only secured their names in Jamaica’s sporting history — they have reignited the country’s winter-sports legacy.
From the tropics to the ice, Jamaica continues to defy expectations. 🇯🇲❄️