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Alia Atkinson honored with the Order of Distinction by Jamaica

By Natalie Greaves··1 min read
Alia Atkinson honored with the Order of Distinction by Jamaica

Jamaica's swim sensation, Alia Atkinson was named yesterday, Jamaica’s 56th anniversary of independence among 130 recipients on national honors and awards.

Atkinson has been honored with the Order of Distinction (OD) in n the Rank of Commander for outstanding representation of Jamaica in the field of swimming and being the first black woman to win a World Championships Title.

Atkinson, recently snatched five medals at the 2018 Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games in Colombia.

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