WHY IS JAMAICA THE SPRINT CAPITAL OF THE WORLD? FIND OUT THE ANSWER TO THIS QUESTION BY READING:

JAMAICAN ATHLETICS: A MODEL FOR 2012 AND THE WORLD by Patrick Robinson

Celebrating an area of excellence in Jamaica that deservedly brings pride to every Jamaican, this book illuminates the country's high-quality performances in global athletics throughout the past 60 years. Seeking to isolate the environment in which athletic excellence thrives, this guide asserts that Jamaica's athletic achievements can be attributed to a rich legacy and history of sport; the spirit that Jamaica is known for; the immense athletic talent that abounds in the country; and, most importantly, the systemic and structural features that underpin the athletic training programs.

Praising the quality of the coaching and the intensity of training regimens, it is suggested that the Jamaican product is a model for the world—particularly for developing countries in time for the 2012 Olympics—because it illustrates how success in athletics can be achieved at the global level with relatively few resources.

About The Author: Patrick Robinson sees sports as an integral part of the development process of any country, and in particular of a developing country. Against this background he has been an avid follower of global track and field and has always taken a keen interest in Jamaica's development in that sport. He is currently the President of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, based in the Hague, Netherlands, where he has served as a Judge since 1998. He is the recipient of the national award Order of Jamaica, awarded by the Government of Jamaica for services to International Law and an Honorary Doctor of Laws by the University of the West Indies.