Kareem Streete-Thompson facts for kids
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| Nationality |  Cayman Islands  United States |
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| Born | 30 March 1973 Ithaca, New York |
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| Sport | Athletics | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | Long jump, 100 metres | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Kareem Streete-Thompson was born on March 30, 1973. He is a talented athlete from both the Cayman Islands and the United States. He is best known for his skills in two exciting track and field events: the long jump and the 100 metres sprint.
Even though Kareem was born in Ithaca, New York, he spent his first 18 years growing up in the Cayman Islands. This is why he has represented both countries in his career. He first competed for the Cayman Islands, then for the United States, and from 1999, he proudly represented the Cayman Islands again.
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Kareem's Early Career and College Success
Kareem showed great promise in athletics from a young age. He competed for the Rice Owls track and field team in college. There, he won two national titles in the long jump, which is a huge achievement!
He also won the special Austin Sealy Trophy twice. This award is given to the most outstanding athlete at the CARIFTA Games. He earned it in both 1989 and 1990, showing how talented he was even as a young athlete.
Competing on the World Stage
Kareem Streete-Thompson has competed in many big international events. These include the Olympic Games and the World Championships.
Olympic Games Appearances
Kareem participated in the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. He competed in the 100 metres race. He did very well in his first race, finishing second and setting his best time for that season. He then moved on to the next round.
In the long jump event at the same Olympics, he tried his best but did not make it to the final round. Competing in the Olympics is a dream for many athletes, and Kareem achieved this multiple times.
Major Medals and Achievements
Kareem has won several important medals throughout his career. These show his dedication and skill in athletics.
- Silver Medal at the 2001 IAAF World Indoor Championships in Lisbon, Portugal, for the long jump.
- Bronze Medal at the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester, England, also for the long jump.
- Silver Medal at the 1999 Pan American Games in Winnipeg, Canada, for the long jump.
- Bronze Medal at the 1990 World Junior Championships in Athletics in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, for the long jump.
He also won gold medals at the CARIFTA Games and the Central American and Caribbean Junior Championships in the long jump. These wins highlight his consistent performance and talent over many years.
See also
In Spanish: Kareem Streete-Thompson para niños
