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, born on March 30, 1973, is a talented athlete from the Cayman Islands and the United States. He is famous for his skills in two main sports: the long jump and the 100 metres sprint. He was born in Ithaca, New York, USA.
Even though Kareem was born in the United States, he spent his first 18 years growing up in the beautiful Cayman Islands. Because of this, he represented both the Cayman Islands and the United States during his sports career. He first competed for the Cayman Islands, then for the United States, and from 1999 onwards, he proudly represented the Cayman Islands again.
While studying at college, Kareem was part of the Rice Owls track and field team. He became a two-time champion in the long jump at the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) championships.
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Amazing Achievements in Athletics
Kareem Streete-Thompson has had a very successful career, winning many medals and awards in different competitions around the world.
CARIFTA Games Success
Kareem was twice given the special Austin Sealy Trophy. This award is given to the most outstanding athlete at the CARIFTA Games, which are big track and field competitions for young athletes in the Caribbean. He won this award in both 1989 and 1990.
He won several medals at the CARIFTA Games:
- In 1987, he won gold in the long jump (Under-17 category).
- In 1988, he won gold again in the long jump (Under-17 category).
- In 1989, he won gold in the long jump, silver in the 100 metres, and bronze in the 200 metres (Under-17 category).
- In 1990, he won gold in the long jump (Under-20 category).
World Junior Championships
In 1990, Kareem earned a bronze medal in the long jump at the World Junior Championships held in Bulgaria. This was a big achievement for him as a young athlete.
Pan American Games
Kareem won a silver medal in the long jump at the 1999 Pan American Games in Canada. This competition brings together athletes from North, South, and Central America.
World Indoor Championships
In 2001, Kareem won a silver medal in the long jump at the 2001 IAAF World Indoor Championships in Portugal. This is a major international competition held indoors.
Commonwealth Games
At the 2002 Commonwealth Games in England, Kareem earned a bronze medal in the long jump. The Commonwealth Games are a multi-sport event involving athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations.
Olympic Games Appearances
Kareem Streete-Thompson represented the Cayman Islands at three different Olympic Games:
- In 1992, he competed in both the 100 metres and the long jump at the Barcelona Olympics.
- In 2000, he competed in the long jump at the Sydney Olympics.
- In 2004, he participated in the 100 metres and the long jump at the Athens Olympics. In the 100 metres, he ran his best time of the season in his first race.
Other Notable Achievements
- In 1993, while representing the USA, Kareem won a gold medal in the long jump at the Universiade (World University Games) in the United States.
- In 1994, he won a bronze medal in the long jump at the Goodwill Games in Russia.
- In 2001 and 2003, he won gold medals in the long jump at the Central American and Caribbean Championships.
See also
In Spanish: Kareem Streete-Thompson para niños
