In 2017, the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus in Kingston Jamaica and Usain Bolt Management Limited (UBML) partnered to explore a living legacy project associated with the retirement of the legendary athlete. The objective of this partnership was to ensure that local, regional, and national athletes as well as those visiting for competitions would have access to world class sports medicine services, including: assessment; treatment; rehabilitation; and access to the latest science, technology and sports medicine opportunities.
This development speaks to the support facilities that are required to ensure that the talent in Jamaica and the West Indies continue to prosper in a highly competitive sport industry where advanced countries spend lavishly on their athletes – especially in preparation for the Olympics. The focus at this stage is an analysis of the benefits that could be expected from developing a Sport Medicine, Exercise and Science Programme (providing specialized medical and exercise services and the supporting science), the description of the facilities to be established or upgraded to support this programme (Concept Designs), and the cost estimate for implementation.