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From Sprinter to Bobsledder: Joel Fearon's Olympic Journey

2/15/2026

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Joel Fearon, a 37-year-old sprinter, ran 100m in under 10 seconds in 2016 but missed Team GB's Olympic cut.
He is now competing for Jamaica's bobsleigh team at his third Winter Olympics.
He recalls the moment as surreal, being the fastest man in the UK despite not being a top sprinter.
To support training, he juggled jobs, including pizza delivery, while competing in Diamond League events.

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Joel Fearon, a 37-year-old sprinter, ran 100m in under 10 seconds in 2016 but missed Team GB's Olympic cut.
He is now competing for Jamaica's bobsleigh team at his third Winter Olympics.
He recalls the moment as surreal, being the fastest man in the UK despite not being a top sprinter.
To support training, he juggled jobs, including pizza delivery, while competing in Diamond League events.