News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Tuesday. September 24, 2024: Caribbean immigrant and Puerto Rican hurdler Jasmine Camacho-Quinn was among six athletes and officials inducted into the University of Kentucky Athletics Hall of Fame recently.
Camacho-Quinn, who won gold in the 100m hurdles at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics and bronze at the 2024 Paris Olympics, was joined by other members including four-time Olympic gold medalist Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone , coach John Cropp, Henrik Larsen (rifle), Jodie Meeks (men’s basketball) and Corey Peters (soccer).
During her time at Kentucky, Camacho-Quinn won three NCAA titles – two in the 100-meter hurdles (2016, 2018) and one in the 4×100-meter relay, (2017). A six-time SEC champion, she also set four school records and remains one of Kentucky’s most decorated track and field athletes.
After her presentation at the Central Bank Center in Lexington, Camacho-Quinn, who represented Kentucky from 2016 to 2018, expressed her gratitude on Instagram. Reflecting on her journey, she thanked her family, coaches and supporters, acknowledging the challenges she overcame during her time at university.
“The journey was not the easiest, but it was worth it. Although I only got to represent Kentucky for three years, those three years taught me a lot about myself and life. Six years after graduation, I am now part of the University of Kentucky Hall of Fame!” she wrote.
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