More Cool Jamaican Runnings!

By Michael Conally

March 10th, 2010

Jamaica is making another cool running with its entry into Canada's 1000-mile "Iditarod" dog sled competition.

Jamaica really does know how to buck a trend! After its escapade competing with the imfamous bobsled team in the 1988 Winter Olympics, the warm climate island is defying conventions again!

This time it’s got the bob sled being pulled by a team of dogs in its entry in Canada’s biggest dog sleigh race.

The annual 1000-mile “Iditarod” competition is a gruelling trek across the Canadian Yukon from Anchorage to Nome. The lone driver steering the 16-pack dogs and making history as the first Jamaican to compete in the event is Newton Marshall, 27, a former horseback tour guide.

The Jamaican bobsleigh team caused a sensation in 1988 when they took part in the Winter Olympics – inspiring the Hollywood film Cool Runnings. Heaven knows what this latest adventure on ice will inspire!

Tags: dog-sled, newton marshall

Posted on 10 March, 2010 in News | Comments: 0

About Michael Conally

Michael Conally has written 332 article(s) for Yush. He is the Founder of Yush, Britain's first and longest established urban culture website. He is also a Writer, Journalist, IT Consultant and media professional working across industries to provide marketing, promotional and hosting solutions to clients.

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