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Why are Jamaica's Olympic medalists switching to represent Turkey?

Three Jamaican Olympic medalists, Roje Stona, Rajindra Campbell, and Wayne Pinnock, are switching allegiance to Turkey, along with other athletes, due to lack of support and funding from Jamaica. Turkey offers significant financial incentives, including monthly stipends and signing fees, to attract these athletes. The move raises questions about the treatment of field event athletes in Jamaica and the impact of larger countries acquiring talent developed elsewhere.

Original article source: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6594625/2025/09/08/jamaica-turkey-athlete-switch/
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