Topic: Cydonie Mothersill

Across the Cayman Islands and beyond, sports stars, fans, politicians, officials and Olympic legends sent out heartfelt messages of support for Jordan Crooks as he bids to make Cayman sporting history in Paris Friday.

Some of Cayman’s most successful athletes, its first Olympians, football heroes, and track and field stars were honored Monday as part of the annual National Heroes Day celebrations.

It is a widely accepted observation that the Cayman Islands is home to no major sporting endeavors. That is a myth. In fact, Cayman is a world-class contender in “no holds barred” cage fighting – albeit behind closed doors. The real action in Cayman athletics tends to take place within the boardroom, not on the playing field.

The news that Usain Bolt plans to compete in the Cayman Invitational track meet is a coup for our country and meet organizer Cydonie Mothersill, who is the queen of track and field in the Cayman Islands.

The fastest man in history, Usain Bolt, will be competing at the Cayman Invitational track meet in May, organizers announced Tuesday.