Jamaican Champs 2024 - Runner's Weekend

[@winstonwilkins]

Really enjoyed this video. I live here in Jamaica and you highlighted some of the reasons Jamaica punches above their weight. Usain Bolt's insistence on international sponsor investment in Jamaica, Puma attaching it's brand to the development of athletics here, the strategic vision of the local event organizers to make international opportunities accessible through the schools all contribute to a pipeline of athletes the world loves to watch. I'm glad our people showed you a good time. Well done!

[@kofuzi]

it's so amazing to see an entire country that loves and supports its track and field!

[@annGreaves]

I enjoyed this too.... love when my country is highlighted in a positive light.

[@arnoldd7073]

That and massive state sponsored doping

[@simonebrooks1124]

Brilliant summary 👌

[@jenniferbryan5804]

Champs! Nothing else like it!

[@kedeshahall8175]

As a Jamaican, we really look forward to Champs every year!! And it doesn’t matter how old we are 😂… Champs is a big deal! AKA mini Olympics where High Schools face off!… it has been our tradition for yearssss.. we started training kids at 3-6yrs old (Basic School)where they also face off with kids their age… then we move on to Primary Champs ages 7-12yrs old.. then it’s on to The Big League which is Boys & Girls Championship (shorten for Champs) .. that’s the reason why we produce such great athletes.. so glad you got a chance to experience it 🇯🇲 …Love it❤..Proud Jamaican 😊

[@patricianelson9821]

Me proud, me proud, me proud so till. We jus Tallawah suh 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🖤💚💛💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥

[@RichardWillis-fn4hg]

U chat too much

[@paulostyles9484]

​@@RichardWillis-fn4hglike u madda

[@patriciaalridge8618]

Me say!🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@RichardWillis-fn4hg]

@@patriciaalridge8618 two Patricia?

[@keithstevenson5743]

The only age group championship in track and field in the world. The Olympic Games is much less pressure to Jamaican athletes than the boys and girls championship.

[@winngriff]

Come on sounds good but there can be no more pressure than the Olympicd

[@keithstevenson5743]

@@winngriff I guess you don’t understand the Jamaican spectators. That’s enough pressure to burst a pipe.

[@dojnbeck8609]

@@keithstevenson5743 You're so right!!

[@anngore3842]

​@@keithstevenson5743😂💯

[@user-mb9mk5or8z]

Lord mi too proud as a Jamaican,Lord I ask you watch over our little Island and bless us mighty God.

[@tungvu]

Wow, what a great national tradition Jamaica has in track & field.

[@juniormcclure139]

This meet is bigger than the Olympics..after doing this no athlete is overcome with nerves at the international meets..😊😊😊

[@kofuzi]

I can’t imagine the pressure!

[@squadypetez]

I choked up watching this! So proud to be Jamaican!

[@s-gstephens6049]

I literally just got in from a jog on the Palisadoes, doing my stretches, and came across this. I smiled at the interesting bus ride comment -- going up to the blue mountains is an interesting drive for everyone...but its such a joy ince you get there whether for a hike, a run, or a ride, and many do just that on their weekends. A run at Mona is a Kingston tradition; the blue track immersion at UWI, and to top it off champs!! Yes, I can imagine the times you saw -- Jamaicans at home and abroad see them every year, and many locals will say champs was a rebuild this year in respect of widespread spread and records. The noise, the support, the spectacle - it's all part of what makes Super Champs what it is. Jamaica is really a culture thats dialled in to track and field...and for a teeny tiny small island developing state, many will say we punch way above our weight in recignition and thw things we manage to do. I'm happy you all enjoyed it. Now, I'll have to go find some of the other creators that I currently don't follow to see their take 😊 Awesome job!!

[@weltonferguson8654]

❤

[@therealilanchefpatricia]

Link me😊

[@rananjerry6268]

Love the relationship between puma and jamaica

[@ScottTuscher]

Usain Bolt interview!! 💯

[@kofuzi]

thanks for watching!

[@sashagayweise6413]

I’m so proud to be a Jamaican 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲. Btw glad you enjoyed champs, it’s like no other and the vibes in the stadium is like no other.

[@kofuzi]

So true!

[@juusoala-jaaski2508]

Your content is so much better than anything on the networks these days. Amazing storytelling again.

[@kofuzi]

thanks for much!

[@macau.friend]

Interesting that of all the influencers who attended the event, you are the only one who made a full video out of it. I wouldn’t have even heard about this if it hadn’t been for you, so thank you!

[@kofuzi]

everyone has different audiences in different places. some people are on podcasts. some people are on TikTok. some people may use what they got from this weekend as part of their olympic coverage.
but I'm glad this video found you here!

[@shaenaet]

Love ❤... thanks for coming and thanks to Puma as well 🇯🇲

[@kofuzi]

thanks for watching!

[@ggooden11]

Nice documentary. Ran at Boys and Girls Champs for 5yrs for the great Jamaica College. Very fond memories.

[@tankeruva]

Thank you for sharing the love for running at the grassroots level in Jamaica. I thoroughly enjoyed this and can see myself rooting for the Jamaicans just based on their passion.

[@kofuzi]

thanks for watching!

[@plnthn]

Forget about earth. Without a doubt, there's nothing like it (champs) in the universe.

[@kofuzi]

For sure!

[@JayUchiha17]

Epic video, puma treated you guys well. I'm from T&T and I'm glad you were in the Caribbean. Yes it hot right through the year. Jamacia is so beautiful and actually cooler than my home weather wise. I can't believe you didn't get to taste the Jamacian Jerk, its so spicy and delicious.

[@kofuzi]

I did get the ackee though. we had it at several meals.

[@user-dx5mg9by9y]

Trinibad🇹🇹🇯🇲

[@jenwilli9832]

I loved everything about this video, spectacular! Champs truly amazing with boundless Jamaican talent. You were in my backyard literally. i use to walk early mornings at the dam and my best moments was the sun rising over the mountains pure beauty. I am blessed to live here, heat and all. Thanks for showcasing beautiful Jamaica🇯🇲

[@kofuzi]

that sunrise is so special! Jamaica treated me so well

[@margaretlaidley9832]

I Love it! Well done! I am so proud when "outsiders" get to really witness Champs for themselves and see why Jamaica really has an endless pool of talent; why we have swagger; why our athletes have no fear when they take their talent to the international stage. Our success there is not due to doping. Where else do you go and see grown men and women, past students or not, don high school regalia and shout and cheer with passionate intensity for their alma mater, their children's or relatives' school, or just their favorite. I tell you there is nothing like Champs anywhere else in the world and I just wish all the world could witness it. feel it. live it! It's not to be missed and I sure hope you will be back next year.

[@gizmetdoralopez6806]

@margaretlaidley9832 Well said! I used to attend Champs in the 60s 😲and I'm glad to see it is still going strong! Shelly-Ann Frasier-Price warmed my heart as a past alumnus of my alma mater Wolmer's Girls' School. At this age, I just cheer for any champion from any school --- one Jamaica, One People! 🔥🏝❤

[@tanyabrissett2758]

My heart is full. Thank you for showcasing the spirit of Jamaica 🇯🇲 . ONE LOVE ❤️

[@Ouga_Official]

OMG you got to meet Usain Bolt, damn this is unreal

[@kofuzi]

it was pretty incredible

[@kaybrown2201]

Jamaican champs is crazy fun. Raw talents

[@AshleyCarla]

Such a great video! Loved seeing all the content from PUMA these last few days from the island. 🇯🇲

[@jwll6216]

Excellent video! Great view of Jamaican sports culture🇯🇲🇯🇲⭐

[@jahjahsavewi6185]

THE WORLD IS A BEAUTIFUL PLACE IT'S SOME THE PEOPLE IN IT WHO MAKE THE WORLD UGLY SOMETIMES BUT YOU KOFUZI ARE ONE OF THE BEST OF US CHEERS!!

[@kofuzi]

thanks for watching!

[@susanmorrison9729]

Thank you for this sometomes we as jamaicans take these thing for granted and we dont know how lucky we are because many countries want what we have. So thank you for reminding us that we are special. As we say wi likkle but wi tahlawa❤❤❤❤

[@McFearless80]

Do you ever feel the need to pinch yourself? Your life is like a dream!
You've worked so hard to get to this point and it's well deserved. Thanks for the content and the community you've helped build here.

[@kofuzi]

all the time

[@06000514]

Big Puma, dash weh the Nike dem and start support Puma

[@tedeshiasmith2149]

Yes, was eagerly awaiting this video 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 🇯🇲 🇯🇲 🇯🇲 🇯🇲 🇯🇲 Great, to see you in my home country!!!!

[@kofuzi]

I hope I've done it justice

[@tedeshiasmith2149]

@@kofuzi yes, you did 👏🙌

[@snowwalker9999]

Great running travel video as always. It is great to see a country takes pride in running as their main sport. Next tropical vacation: Jamaica

[@kofuzi]

it's amazing to see

[@philzotna]

Legit officially my FAV video! feels so great watching your content and being helped by you and then to see you visit here and experience our champs. Also great to see how much presence the Jamaican community has on here. Happy I got a chance to say Hi to you and Jeremy at Champs! Hoping to meet you in future 😊

[@kofuzi]

Thanks for the support from the stands! So exciting to make new friends in Jamaica!

[@rohansmith4559]

Damn!! I have been watching your videos from the beginning and you are in my beautiful country Jamaica. Champs is the best. Love the video

[@karenwalker413]

Love it! It is a Great Look,well put together Jamaica Land We Love🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@kofuzi]

such a wonderful experience

[@karenwalker413]

Yes, come back again for different events and other great music entertainment. 🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@HyacinthSankey]

Yes, this is us! Jamaica! It’s real! Love the video!

[@kofuzi]

I had such a great time there!

[@patricianelson9821]

🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲 UNLIKE ANYTHING, UNLIKE ANYWHERE 🖤💚💛

[@tripledtv5464]

Excellent video,this brought so much memories of my high school days running at Champs in the late 70s to early 80s.Watching from NY 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@kellybaker6353]

What an incredible experience! Those kids are absolutely amazing, and I can’t wait to see some of them on the Olympic stage.

[@palabraderunner]

I was really looking forward to this video. Spectacular summary of an experience that will be difficult to forget. 3 days of pure emotions. A pleasure to share it with you and the rest of the team ❤

[@kofuzi]

so great to finally meet you in person. I look forward to when we can spend time together again!

[@paullewis7831]

Great work, highlighting the talent and the passion of Champs! It truly is a great experience. 🇯🇲

[@kofuzi]

As far as I know, there isn’t anything in the world like it

[@dale.gallaza]

This is one of the best runner's weekend vids... amazing story telling ❤❤❤

[@kofuzi]

thank you

[@robmetroproperiesdc1531]

What an AWESOME experience. Bolt, Blake, Thompson - Herah, Jamaica x Puma I don't think it gets any better. But I'm sure you'll have another adventure loading up soon. Great work I appreciate it. Sherika Jackson too WOW

[@kofuzi]

running royalty

[@s-gstephens6049]

😊

[@constancerobertson837]

Don't forget Hansel Parchment and Sherika Jackson.

[@robmetroproperiesdc1531]

@@constancerobertson837 yes there was so many I forgot Hansle. I 👀 Ms. Jackson 👌🏿

[@constancerobertson837]

@@robmetroproperiesdc1531 Hope you've recovered from our intense heat and that you enjoyed your Jamaican experience.

[@severiner7168]

What an amazing trip that would have been and getting tips from such wonderful athletes! Nice to see fellow UK runners Ben, Sarah and Tom :-)

[@Tiadom1]

AS A JAMAICAN THIS MAKES ME SO DAMMMM PROUD WOW🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@s-gstephens6049]

Whaaaat!!!! Didn't know you were at champs. Puma really dialed in!!!!

[@middlecee_7079]

babe wake up new runners weekend just dropped

[@remoteworkinternational]

Thank you for coming to 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲. Please come back next year

[@MsTrinichic]

Such epic content!!! As a Trinidadian, I felt especially proud to see the Caribbean highlighted!!
Icing on the cake was seeing my other YT runners From Ben is Running, Sarah and Tom from Runners Channel and even Adam and Mica Woods!!!
Kofuzi you continue to be a trail blazer!!

[@kofuzi]

Puma was able to assemble a good group for this trip. And Champs definitely delivered an incredible track experience!

[@RichardWillis-fn4hg]

Ms Trini the video was about Jamaica not the Caribbean

[@mangosunshine3886]

@@RichardWillis-fn4hgJamaica is a part of the Caribbean, stop promoting division. People of the Caribbean share the same DNA profile. Enough hate, we all bask in the reflected glory of each other.

[@arlenechambers8481]

​@@RichardWillis-fn4hgAs a Jamaican if any country in the Caribbean does well we all do well. Stop the segregation.

[@dojnbeck8609]

@@kofuzi It was good to have you. Please come again!

[@TheKobaltBlue]

I'm SO happy that you went to Jamaica! 🇯🇲 I love to see my little island highlighted in a Runner's Weekend. I don't know if Mr. Francis mentioned it, but he puts on the Reggae Marathon (now a half and 10k) in Negril every December. I suggested to Tommie that he do the Reggae Marathon, but going for Champs with Puma is pretty cool. Also, no trip to Jamaica is complete without a thrilling car/bus ride. LOL

[@PoetAntoniaValaire]

Great cinematography.

[@levandmarthapolyakin-aaron2183]

So well done as always, and this was certainly one of your most unique destinations. Congratulations also on getting chosen to attend; a testament to your achievements as both a runner and an influencer.

[@kofuzi]

thanks Martha!

[@rss6583]

So happy to know you and the team were able to make this trip and enjoy the amazing spectacle we love and call "Champs" it really has no comparisons for this age group athletes. Come back again and experience more of Jamaica

[@bertoyardie8731]

Awesome video. Thanks for highlighting our beautiful country and hope you had a great time. 🙌🏽👍🏽

[@rachelr777]

This is an excellent video production! I thoroughly enjoyed every scene & I'm sooo happy that Puma took the time to visit our beloved island! Hope you guys come back again soon :D

[@Manuel-901]

Good luck, Kofuzi. Like from Spain 🇪🇸. Cheers.

[@jflamarche7306]

I really enjoyed this one. Thank you.

[@kofuzi]

thanks so much!

[@michaelsesler1158]

as always, just stunning.
you have really "found your stride" with Runner's Weekend.

[@kofuzi]

Thanks Michael!

[@jonathanwatkins447]

Wow. What an awesome experience. Very cool.

[@kofuzi]

thanks for watching!

[@julianablasko9224]

This was an awesome video!! Loved it from beginning to end!! Thank you!!

[@FunEducateLearn]

Great content and quality videos. Looking forward to more videos from you in Jamaica.
Thank you 🙌🇯🇲

[@missltonay]

wow!! so close to Elaine!!! how cool

[@petervfl]

Has to be my favorite runners weekend vid of yours. What a blast, to be so involved there with Puma and the track meet was epic

[@kofuzi]

thanks so much! it was an unbelievable experience

[@OrlandoLee-os9jg]

In summary it’s our Olympics from basic to high school kids look forward to it but more importantly even our grandparents has that level of interest it’s in other words apart of our culture and I must thank puma for coming onboard to further promote our youth and our tradition and it is why we produce endless super stars

[@dainiawishart7905]

This is a Masterpiece!!!! Thank you!

[@Rrrandstaysuh]

Talent Cya Done!🇯🇲

[@AlanWang-cw4qw]

Absolutely love your videography and content. It’s better than anything else out there. Please keep doing what you’re doing.

[@kofuzi]

thanks so much!

[@peterkirktenor]

Usain Bolt stopped by 🤯

[@melanin7977]

Bolt and the rest of popular athletes have to go through this process, they ain't treated as celebrity here by locals we are more interested I'm who can break the records. Most of these brilliant athletes will never qualify for Penn, Caritas games etc. That is why when we reach Olympics it is easy.

[@moniquekyahlovewilson2374]

The ending literally had me in tears. Good tears. proud tears. Thanks for showcasing my island so beautifully. Champs is where champions are born. Where dreams are born. Where for many of those students hope is born.

[@zureetv9375]

Lovely video..."Jamaica's future is very very bright" indeed...🎉🎉🖤💚💛🇯🇲

[@ColinBloodworth]

Awesome video, Mike. Really appreciate getting to see an aspect of running and a nation's culture I wouldn't otherwise have known about.

[@kofuzi]

I had no idea that this existed, and I'm not sure I would have believed it had I not seen it for myself

[@melanin7977]

That's our jamaican secret shhh!!!

[@jay1572]

What a blessing bro to go there and have that experience! Loved this video very much 💪

[@DaydreamingTrack]

I get goosebumps everytime watch someone experience champs and why we so great. Since picked up running everything abput the urge to run in tropical weather makes sense

[@kofuzi]

Champs is very special

[@SeeChadRun]

Great video as always! I'm excited for what Puma has coming out later this year, and I think they're competing well with all the right products and image with much more to come. Thanks for taking us along on your runner's weekend!

[@marletwellington4726]

Good work on this very video. Thanks for sharing. Glad you came and enjoyed Jamaica and Champs so you see for yourself where Champions are made. Yes Jamaica to the World 🇯🇲

[@kofuzi]

I had such a great time!

[@jazzy1376]

I love this ❤. It's like I was there experiencing the frenzy, expectation, and anticipation of the athletes and audiences 😮😢😂. Phenomenonal. Great video. 👏 👏

[@simonemathew4422]

Elaine 😊, I see you 👧girl.. lovely video, it did showcase our country and culture well .

[@simonebrooks1124]

It was totally captivating right to the last second. Excellent production 👏 👌. I am so darn proud to be Jamaican 🎉🎉🎉

[@aldanegolding9088]

@1:35 I run here frequently and was home that very day (I live near by)
Had I known you were out there I would have come join the run @kofuzi 😃
Anyways, great video, love your work, and I'm glad you got to experience this aspect of my country 🇯🇲

[@Average_Bruh]

Yeah Hydel. My alma mater. ❤️
This was an epic video. I always enjoy the insights of others into my beautiful homeland. Especially since I left 4 years ago and haven't been back since. But hopefully, I'll be able to visit really soon. Until, these videos will definitely keep me entertained.

[@kwesiwillacy4644]

How about puma creating a factory on the island and provide jobs.

[@amandawalker4510]

What fun, so jealous, great insight , thanks , loved seeing you all 😊

[@josephroach]

Loved this… Each day I’m so proud to be a Jamaican 🇯🇲 ❤

[@richardgrant8527]

Its a good look. Big up

[@Grogu-485]

I enjoy this video top class editing. I am happy you enjoy my country.

[@JamaicanAK]

Track and field is in our blood. We run against each other schools starting in Basic Schools or preschool as Americans call it through high school.

[@TheAliness221]

Absolutely loved this! Thanks for your beautiful display of Jamaican culture

[@wetzky]

I'm gonna have to schedule some "ripping sessions" to prep for my future finish line photos

[@kofuzi]

practice makes perfect, apparently

[@rubarb1275]

Great video, so well put together! Awesome stuff! 👏

[@kofuzi]

thanks for watching!

[@adamdurham3099]

Best vid I’ve seen you do boss! Bless Up to JA!

[@teddyp938]

Wah gwaan Kofuzi. Just subscribed. Glad you enjoyed Champs, one highlight that you missed on Friday was the road march by Kingston College from their school to the stadium, marching band , motorcade, students, past and present and lots of Fortis well wishers. One Love.

[@kofuzi]

That would have been a sight to see!

[@summaz_]

Not just KC, Camperdown, Georges, Wolmers, Exclesior

[@teddyp938]

@@summaz_ I know. Lol

[@nbstreet0631]

I really enjoyed this video!!!! Even thought I knew all the places, I liked how he edited and the presentation was spot on. I think whomever organized the days and activities also did a fantastic job, that allowed the content creators the best opportunity to do their thing. Very good exposure for my country.

[@kofuzi]

Puma put together quite the itinerary

[@westonaltman5193]

The heat and humidity is rough! Coming from a guy who recently moved to a very hit and humid region of the world! Running is tough, luckily fall is now blessing us with cooler temps and lower humidity. Hope you enjoyed the Caribbean!

[@kofuzi]

I had such a good time, but running in the heat and humidity was a struggle

[@user-dx5mg9by9y]

Kingston is hot

[@user-dx5mg9by9y]

​@@kofuziif KINGSTON IS HOT BUT THE SUBURBS ARE A LOT COOLER

[@vaughn8997]

Amazing video. This was lit. 👍👏

[@jogianna]

So good!

[@donnab3183]

Excellent video, thank you!

[@danavanallen8324]

One Jamaica 🇯🇲 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🙏♥️

[@robsta5000]

Excellent content!!

[@robertburpee9473]

WOW!!!!! Fantastic Vlog and video craft, thank you so much.

[@kofuzi]

Thanks for watching!

[@st3wi3D]

Great video. Nuff Respek!!