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Mica Moore to Compete for Jamaica at Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics
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January 20, 2026•2 days ago

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Mica Moore, a Welsh bobsleigher, will compete for Jamaica in the monobob at the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics. Having previously represented Great Britain, Moore qualified for the Games after receiving Jamaican citizenship in December 2024. This marks a significant career achievement, allowing her to represent her heritage on the Olympic stage.
Former Great Britain bobsleigher and track athlete Mica Moore will compete at next month's Winter Olympics for Jamaica.
The 32-year-old from Newport in south Wales has qualified for the Milan-Cortina Games in the monobob.
Moore achieved Britain's best result in women's bobsleigh when she and Mica McNeill finished eighth at the 2018 Pyeongchang Games.
The former Commonwealth Games track sprinter received Jamaican citizenship in December 2024.
"I can't believe it, four years ago I watched from the side lines all my fabulous friends from around the world announce they were going to Games, but four years later I've booked my seat at the party," Moore said on social media.
"This is my greatest honour of my career to represent my heritage of Jamaica at the Olympics, a moment I have only dreamt of! I hope I can make you all proud!"
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