Your Dedications to Jamaica's Athletes

As a Jamaican I am filled with not just a sense of pride - but of self-respect because of how well our athletes have represented our country as a whole, and by extension myself as a citizen thereof, both on and off the track.

Greatness begets greatness. Even if it is merely the hope of greatness that springs from seeing a fellow countryman or woman attain it. But all greatness begins as hope doesn't it? The effect of what we are witnessing through the success of our athletes, and Usain in particular, is continually sending a simple but profound message to every Jamaican: You can do it too.

The power of precedence should never be underestimated. Now that it has been set - now that our potential has been realized we can no longer deny who we are, it has been proven beyond the shadow of doubt far too often. It is not just that we can run fast - it is that we do it with a laugh and a smile, and ask the world to join us - not just watch us. True greatness doesn't monopolize the spotlight, it wants as much company as possible.

Indeed, it is not just that we run with a laugh and a smile - but what that says about how we live when we are at our best.

Nuff said.

If you have any thoughts, dedications, emotions that you want to share in the wake of Jamaica's amazing experience at the IAAF World Championships - please share them whomever and wherever you are.