“Jackie” Pusey, born in   Jamaica, born as Jacqueline Pusey, is a distinguished track and field Olympian   athlete. Her journey in track and field started as a little girl who loves to   run in the parish of St Mary.

Jacqueline Pusey, a   trailblazing Jamaican athlete, left an indelible mark on the local and international   stage with her remarkable performances in the 1976 and 1980 Olympic Games.

Born and raised in East Jamaica,   Pusey displayed exceptional talent in track and field from a young age at the   prestigious Girls Champs in the 1970s. Jackie, as she is famously called, was   a unique talent and student athlete. She was a phenomenal, junior athlete and   one of the few athletes who consistently made senior teams to championships   and won medals.

Her luscious track and   field journey at the junior level drifted into the right direction, as her Olympics   dreams began with a stellar career at the high school level, where she honed   her skills and set numerous records. Jackie ended her junior career with a   bang winning quadruple gold medals at the CARIFTA Games in 1978, cementing   herself as of the Caribbean’s top junior athlete of that era.

In 1976, Jacqueline Pusey   made her Olympic debut in Montreal, Canada at the fresh age of sixteen years   old. Competing in sprints, she captivated audiences with her speed,   determination, and grace. Pusey's electrifying performances not only   showcased her prowess on the track but also earned her admiration and respect   on the global stage.

The 1980 Moscow Olympics   marked another chapter in Pusey's Olympic journey, and she was on the plane   again for her country Jamaica. Despite the challenges posed by geopolitical   events that led to some nations boycotting the Games, Pusey remained   steadfast in her commitment to representing Jamaica on the grand stage.

Her resilience and   sportsmanship became an inspiration to many.

Throughout her illustrious   career, Jackie multiple accolades, including multiple Championship Records,   many medals and Jamaica Sportswoman of the year 1981.

Her impact extended beyond   the track, as she became a symbol of national pride, the parish of St Mary   darling and a role model for aspiring athletes in Jamaica and her high   school, St Mary High.

Post-retirement, in an   interview with @hpchattrack, Pusey explained her love and joy for the sport   and competing for her country. Her legacy lives on not only in the records   she set but also in the hearts of those who continue to be inspired by her   dedication and achievements.

Another uniqueness about   Jackie is that, she is among an elite group of Jamaican track athletes who   were super talented enough to compete in both relays at the same Olympic   Games.

Jacqueline Pusey's story is   a testament to the power of perseverance, talent, and the ability to overcome   obstacles. As a Jamaican Olympian of the 1976 and 1980 Games, she forever   holds a cherished place in the history of both Jamaican athletics and the Olympic   movement.