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Jasmine Camacho-Quinn

ジャスミン・カマチョ＝クイン　/　じゃすみん・かまちょ＝くいん

American athletics competitor

August 21, 1996 (age 29)　・　Charleston, South Carolina, United States

South Carolina
athletics competitor

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.

Overview

Jasmine Camacho-Quinn (born 21 August 1996) is a Stateside Puerto Rican track and field athlete who specializes in the 100 metres hurdles. At the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, she became the first Puerto Rican of Afro-Latino descent and the second person representing Puerto Rico to win a gold medal.

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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
Blood type: Private
Height: 180 cm
Agency: Private
Occupation: athletics competitor

2. Background

Elementary school: Private
Junior high: Private
High school: Fort Dorchester High School
University: University of Kentucky

3. Relationships

Spouse: Private
Children: Private
Parents: Private
Siblings: Private

4. Personality

Motto

Private

6. Links

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