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TRACK ATHLETE

PERSONAL

BIRTHDAY:

September 23

Male

GENDER:

Kingston & St Andrew

PARISH:

Calabar
Clemson University

SCHOOL:

TRAINING CAMP / CLUB:

100m - 10.00s

200m – 20.32s

110mh – 13.15s

4x100m relay – 38.02

Medley Relay – 1:49.24

PERSONAL BEST:

100m
200m
110m Hurdles
4x100m Relay

EVENT: 

TRACK RECORD

GAMES AND AWARDS:

Olympic Games:
2004
2000
2008…Gold…4x100m relay (Disqualified)

World Championship:
2011…Gold…4x100m relay
2009…Gold…4x100m relay
2007…Silver…4x100m relay
2005
2003
2001

Commonwealth Games:
2002…Silver…4x100m Relay

Pan American Games:
1999…Bronze…4x100m relay

World Junior Championship (U20):
1998…Bronze…100m

Central American and Caribbean Games (CAC Games)
(U20):
1998…Gold…4x100m Relay
1998…Gold…110m Hurdles

(U17):
1996…Gold…4x100m Relay
1996… Silver…110m Hurdles

CARIFTA Games (U-20):
1997…Gold…4x100m relay
1998… Gold…100m
998… Gold…110m Hurdles
1999… Gold…100m,
999… Gold…200m

Dwight Thomas

Dwight Thomas is a celebrated Jamaican track and field athlete who has left an indelible mark on the sport. His journey from Calabar High School, one of Jamaica's renowned high school institutions with a rich tradition of producing exceptional male athletes, to the international track and field stage is a testament to his remarkable talent, dedication, and relentless pursuit of excellence.


Dwight’s remarkable track and field journey escalate during his formative years at Calabar High School. The school has a storied history of nurturing top-tier athletes, and it was here that Thomas's innate athletic abilities were further recognized and cultivated. Under the guidance of dedicated coaches and within a competitive environment, his potential as a sprinter began to shine.


Dwight “Bigga” Thomas as he is called throughout the track and field community, ascent to prominence on the international track and field stage was swift and impressive. His exceptional speed and prowess in sprinting events, especially the 100m and 110m hurdles, earned him recognition within the world of athletics. His performances at the national level in Jamaica provided a platform for his illustrious career.


Bigga’s first major international breakthrough came during the 2000 Sydney Olympics, where he represented Jamaica with distinction. This Olympic achievement marked the beginning of a career that would see him as a key figure in Jamaican track and field. Thomas's success extended beyond the Olympics to the World Championships, where he consistently excelled. His excellence in sprint events, particularly the 4x100m relay, earned him numerous medals and accolades. His electrifying speed and unwavering determination made him a vital member of the Jamaican relay teams.


Dwight Thomas's legacy is defined not only by his impressive medal collection but also by his commitment to the sport and his exceptional sportsmanship. His journey from Calabar High School to becoming an Olympian and World Championship medalist is a source of inspiration for aspiring athletes worldwide.


His unwavering dedication to track and field and his contributions to Jamaican relay teams are celebrated. He continues to be a role model for young athletes from his alma mater, Calabar High School, and across Jamaica. His story encapsulates the essence of hard work, perseverance, and innate talent that have propelled Jamaican track and field to global recognition.


The name Dwight “Bigga” Thomas is indelibly etched in the annals of track and field history, and his legacy as a Jamaican Olympian and World Championship medalist from Calabar High School stands as a symbol of excellence in the world of athletics.

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