The Real-Life Model of the Movie 'Cool Runnings' Passes Away Due to COVID-19

[Asia Economy Reporter Eunbyeol Kim] The real-life model of the 1993 film 'Cool Runnings' passed away due to the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

On the 17th (local time), American media including CBS reported, "Sam Clayton Jr., a member of the Jamaican bobsleigh team who competed in the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics, passed away at the age of 58 on the 31st of last month in Kingston, Jamaica."

In September 1987, Clayton formed a bobsleigh team with Dudley Stokes, Devon Harris, Michael White, and Chris Stokes to prepare for the Calgary Winter Olympics. They trained on bare ground for only five months before stepping onto the Olympic stage.

At that time, the Jamaican team was disqualified for not finishing the race, but their story was made into a film by the American Disney company, inspiring many people.

After retiring from his athletic career, Clayton transformed into a musician and was active in the British band Steel Pulse until recently.

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