Here are some of the most famous Cayman Islands athletes, spanning multiple sports and putting the territory on the global stage:
Jordan Crooks (Swimming)
- World champion & world record-holder in the 50 m freestyle at the 2022 FINA Short Course World Championships—the first-ever world gold for Cayman .
- Broke the 20-second barrier in the 50 m free (19.90 s), first Cayman swimmer to reach an Olympic final in 2024 and finished 8th
Cydonie Mothersill (Track & Field)
- Sprinter who won bronze in the 200 m at the 2001 World Championships, marking the Cayman Islands’ first-ever world track medal
- Captured gold at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi, a pinnacle moment celebrated nationwide
Kemar Hyman (Track & Field)
- National record-holder in the 100 m (9.95 s) and 200 m, Olympian at the 2012 London Games, and former 60 m indoor ACC champion
Brett Fraser (Swimming)
- Olympic swimmer who earned a bronze at the 2008 Olympics in the 200 m freestyle and Commonwealth gold in 2010
Dow Travers (Winter Sports & Rugby)
- Made history as Cayman’s first-ever Winter Olympian in alpine skiing at Vancouver (2010) and Sochi (2014). Also represented Cayman in rugby union & sevens
Other Notables
- Ronald Forbes – Three-time Olympic hurdler (110 m), national record-holder
- Shaune Fraser, Jillian Crooks, Raegan Rutty, and Christopher Hurlston stand out in swimming, gymnastics, and boxing all contributing to Cayman’s growing sports legacy
Top of the List – Jordan Crooks
At just 22, Crooks is currently Cayman’s most successful athlete. After winning world championship gold and setting a world record, plus becoming the island’s first Olympic finalist, he leads the pack in international achievement.
Cayman’s Most Famous Sportspersons – Quick Overview
| Name | Sport | Achievements |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Crooks | Swimming | First Cayman world champion; sub-20 s 50 m free; Olympic finalist |
| Cydonie Mothersill | Track & Field | 200 m world bronze (2001); Commonwealth gold (2010) |
| Kemar Hyman | Track & Field | 100 m national record, London Olympian |
| Brett Fraser | Swimming | Olympic bronze (2008); Commonwealth gold (2010) |
| Dow Travers | Alpine Skiing / Rugby | First Winter Olympian, multi-sport national hero |
