At the 51st Carifta Games, a seismic shift rocked the athletics world as 16-year-old Jamaican prodigy Nickecoy Bramwell shattered Usain Bolt’s longstanding record. Representing Calabar High, Kingston, Nickecoy blazed through the under-17 boys 400m event at Grenada’s Kirani James Athletics Stadium, clinching gold in a jaw-dropping 47.26 seconds.
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Triumphant Bramwell
Overcoming recent injury hurdles, including a hamstring setback, his triumph was a testament to his unwavering determination. Surpassing Bolt’s championship record of 47.33 seconds set in 2002, he expressed elation at achieving his long-awaited milestone. “Since last summer, I have been eyeing the record, so it’s a great feeling I could come out here and get it,” he shared. His feat marks a significant chapter in Jamaican sprinting history, cementing Bramwell’s status as a rising star in the global athletics arena.
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