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My Take
What strikes me about Jasmine Camacho-Quinn is the layered identity behind that Tokyo 2020 gold. Born in Charleston, South Carolina, she chose to compete for Puerto Rico, and in the 100 metres hurdles she became the first Puerto Rican of Afro-Latino descent to win Olympic gold. I find that decision quietly powerful, an athlete claiming heritage on the biggest stage rather than the convenient flag. At 180 cm she has the frame hurdlers dream of, and the University of Kentucky pedigree fits. I'd love to know more about her family and training, but the record speaks loudly enough for now.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jasmine Camacho-Quinn
- Name (Japanese)
- ジャスミン・カマチョ＝クイン
- Reading
- じゃすみん・かまちょ＝くいん
- Born
- August 21, 1996 (age 29)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Rat
- Origin
- Charleston, South Carolina, United States
- Height
- 180 cm
- Occupation
- athletics competitor
2. Background
- High school
- Fort Dorchester High School
- University
- University of Kentucky
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Jasmine Camacho-Quinn born?
Born August 21, 1996 (age 29).
Where is Jasmine Camacho-Quinn from?
Jasmine Camacho-Quinn is from Charleston, South Carolina, United States.
What does Jasmine Camacho-Quinn do?
Jasmine Camacho-Quinn works as athletics competitor.
How tall is Jasmine Camacho-Quinn?
Jasmine Camacho-Quinn is 180 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.