Jasmine Camacho-Quinn: The Hurdling Hurricane from Puerto Rico
Olympic Royalty
Jasmine Camacho-Quinn made history as:
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Tokyo 2020 Olympic Champion (100m hurdles) – Puerto Rico’s first-ever gold in athletics
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Paris 2024 Bronze Medalist – First Puerto Rican athlete with multiple Olympic medals
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Caribbean trailblazer who elevated her island’s presence on track’s biggest stage
Kentucky Domination (2016-2018)
In just three collegiate seasons, the South Carolina native:
🥇 3× NCAA Champion
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100mH (2016, 2018)
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4×100m relay (2017)
🥇 6× SEC Champion
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60mH (2x)
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100mH (3x)
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4×400m relay
💨 Record-Shattering Performances
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12.40 in 100mH (#2 NCAA all-time, #5 current)
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12.69 freshman record (still stands)
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4 school records (100mH + 3 relays)
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12× First-Team All-American
Legacy of Speed
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Turned pro after 2018 season, signing with Puma
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Fastest non-American in 100m hurdles history
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2018 Bowerman Award semifinalist (track’s Heisman)
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Only athlete to win NCAA/Olympic hurdle titles in 21st century
“A barrier-breaking journey of speed and pride.”