Podcast: Chris Stokes on legacy of 'Cool Runnings' and future of Jamaican sliding

About this episode

Nelson 'Chris' Stokes was one of the original members of the 'Cool Runnings' Jamaica four-man bobsleigh team who captured the world's imagination at the Calgary 1988 Winter Olympics. Now, it's his mission to make his country genuine top 10 contenders in the world, as CEO of the Jamaica Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation, and he believes pushcart championships could be the way to identify the next generation of bobsled talent. Hear more from this exclusive interview conducted in China at the conclusion of the Beijing 2022 Games.

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