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Legendary sprinter steals the show at Inter-American Division camporee
Legendary sprinter Usain Bolt stole the show at the Inter-American Division (IAD) of Seventh-day Adventists (SDA) fifth Pathfinder Camporee in Jamaica.
The Trelawny Multi-purpose Stadium was rocked by thunderous cheers when the fastest man in the world showed up on Wednesday afternoon as participants greeted him in excitement.
“Usain Bolt is a role model for both young people and adults globally,” said Pastor Balvin Braham, vice president of the Inter-American Division (IAD). “He is renown across the 42 countries of the Inter-American Division, and there is a fascination with this sports icon,” he added. “We wanted him at our Camporee to demonstrate to the youth that it is possible to achieve according to your God-given potential.”
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The eight-time Olympic champion, whose mother and father are Seventh-day Adventist members of the Sherwood Content Church in Trelawny, went on to give a motivational speech to the thousands of young people in attendance encouraging them to work hard and never give up on their dreams.
“It’s a pleasure to be here today,” said Bolt to loud applauses. “I am excited to be here before all you youngsters. You are here for a good cause that the church is doing. Always work hard and never give up. Believe in yourself and believe in your dreams because I am from the country and I never dream to be this great, but I continue working and pushing hard and God gave me a talent and I used it to the best of my ability. Continue to work hard. Enjoy the Camporee. God bless you.”
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The 36-years-old is considered to be the greatest sprinter of all time. He holds world records in the 100 and 200 metre events as well as the 4x100m relay. He has eight Olympic gold medals and 11 World Championships gold medals.
Bolt was presented with the Inter-American Division presidential medal during his visit as a symbol to his contribution to the youth of the world.
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Hundreds of people from 52 countries attended the camporee, and over 10,000 Pathfinders and leaders will continue to camp in the Trelawney Stadium until 9th April, 2023.
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