Why are Jamacians considered a sprinting nation when theyve never won the 100m?

Question

Until this year of course...

Americans have more 100m records than all other countries combined

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_record_progression_100_metres_men

I dont see how they became known as a sprinting nation when theyve consistantly been beaten by the Americans

Answer 1

Because Jamaica rules! US does too.

Answer 2

Your technically wrong. Donovan Bailey is Jamaican and he was representing Canada in the 96 olympics and he won with a time of 9.84 s.

Answer 3

Dude come on.  Everyone knows that the three best Jamaican sprinters got tripped up then started a bobsled team.