Milan-Cortina,Italy,is set to welcome a Jamaican bobsleigh team to the Winter Olympics for the first time in over two decades,spearheaded by the remarkable story of Jazmine Moore.
From Welsh Athlete to Jamaican Ice Warrior
Moore’s journey embodies resilience, overcoming obstacles to compete on the world stage for Jamaica.
- Jazmine Moore will compete for Jamaica in the bobsleigh events at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.
- Moore previously represented Wales in athletics at the 2014 Commonwealth games before transitioning to bobsleigh.
- She took a three-year break from the sport after alleging “damaging and offensive behavior” within the British winter sports program.
- Moore’s grandfather was part of the Windrush generation,immigrating to the UK and settling in Wales.
The XXV Winter Olympic Games, running from friday, February 6 to Sunday, February 22 in northern Italy, will feature moore as a key member of the Jamaican bobsleigh team. Jamaica will also field two other crews, competing in both the four-man and two-man events, reigniting memories of the iconic 1993 film cool Runnings.
Moore’s path to the Olympics is deeply personal.Her grandfather, Venson Byfield, arrived in the UK as part of the Windrush generation, ultimately settling in Wales. She initially excelled as an athlete, representing Wales at the 2014 Commonwealth Games before discovering her passion for bobsleigh.
A significant turning point came in 2022 when Moore left the British winter sports program, citing experiences of “damaging and offensive behaviour.” This led to a three-year hiatus from the sport.
Though, Moore’s determination proved unwavering. She made a triumphant return to the ice in January 2025, competing for Jamaica at the Europe Cup in Lillehammer. “The journey was never going to be easy,” Moore shared in an Related
