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Raymond Stewart, a heralded Olympian is one of Jamaica’s most decorated sprinters. He is a five time Olympian having competed in the 1984, 1988, 1992 and 1996 Olympic Games. He is also credited with breaking the 10 second barrier in the 100m several times over, an unprecedented accomplishment.
Raymond began his track and field career in Jamaica as a student-athlete at Camperdown High School. Post Camperdown, Raymond went on to Texas Christian University (TCU) where he enjoyed a very successful career. At TCU Raymond was an NCAA Champion in the 100m (9.97) and ran a leg on the NCAA champion 4x100m relay that ran a blazing 38.23 which, at the time was the 3rd fastest in history, and still stands as a U.S. collegiate record.
In 1984, Raymond was the youngest male track and field athlete to compete in the Olympic Games. At the tender age of 19, Raymond anchored Jamaica to a silver medal and was a finalist in the 100m. He was a finalist in the 100m and 4x100m in both the 1988 and 1992 Summer Olympics in Seoul and Barcelona, making him the only man to run in 3 consecutive 100m Olympic finals!
Raymond claimed the Silver medal in the 100m as well as Bronze in the 4x100m at the 1987 World Championships.
Currently, Mr. Stewart is enjoying coaching in Jamaica and also provides personal track and field training and advice a www.rssportswild.com.
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