JOA hails late Rose-Henley

Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) president Christopher Samuda has paid tribute to Olympian Dionne Rose-Henley who died on Monday, after a battle with cancer.

"She will never hurdle again in this mortal life with its fevered moments," Samuda said in a statement. "She will never again face the starter in this human race with its emotional rivalries. But her name and her Olympic achievements in Barcelona (1992) and Atlanta (1996), among other landmark feats, will enjoy immortality in the annals of Jamaica's sporting history. Her spikes bear the imprint of a daughter who fought and won and who now has ultimately gained the victory in the spirit's and soul's triumph over the physical demise. The JOA salutes Dionne Rose-Henley, one from its household, who was clothed with character and who wore the national garments with inspired pride. Her lane on the chevron is now empty; but the National Stadium overflows with edifying memories of a life fulfilled on the track."

Rose-Henley, who specialised in the 100m hurdles and long jump events won gold in the former at the CAC Games in 1998 and 2002. She was 39 years old.