CARDIFF, Wales – In a move as audacious as it is inspiring, former Great Britain Winter Olympian Mica Moore has switched allegiances to represent Jamaica in bobsleigh.
The 32-year-old, whose illustrious career includes making history for Team GB, described this new chapter as a “tremendous honor” and an opportunity to embrace her Jamaican heritage.
From Team GB glory to Jamaican pride
Moore first etched her name into history at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, where she and teammate Mica McNeill secured an eighth-place finish, the best-ever result for Great Britain in women’s bobsleigh. However, her relationship with the British program soured, leading to her departure in 2022 amid claims of “damaging and offensive behavior.”
This switch marks a symbolic return to her roots, a journey that culminated on New Year’s Eve when Moore officially gained Jamaican citizenship. Today, she takes her first strides for Jamaica at the Europe Cup monobob event in Lillehammer, proudly donning the green, black, and gold—a tribute to the homeland of her grandfather.
A rich athletic legacy
Before her bobsleigh exploits, Moore showcased her prowess as a sprinter, representing Wales in the 4x100m relay at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Her team’s seventh-place finish in the final was a testament to her speed and determination.
Now, with a wealth of experience and an unyielding drive, Moore has set her sights on a new milestone: leading Jamaica to its best-ever finish in women’s bobsleigh at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Speaking to BBC Sport Wales, Moore articulated her ambitious vision:
“I want to show what I’m able to achieve, not just for myself but also for my nation. A crazy goal is to get Jamaica their best result [at an Olympics]. But you’ve got to get there first. You’ve got to tick all the boxes and make sure your seat’s on that plane.”
Her transition to representing Jamaica symbolizes not just a personal journey but also a story of resilience and cultural pride.
As Moore embarks on this new chapter, she embodies the essence of reinvention and ambition. Her decision to switch to Jamaica is not only a professional pivot but also a heartfelt celebration of her roots. With determination as fierce as her sled’s velocity, she is poised to make history once again—this time for Jamaica.
