A TRUE STORY

FROM NOTHING TO SOMETHING!

THREE GOALS ONE DREAM

A Dream Comes True!

Dennis Blake, the two-time Olympian from the Parish of St. Elizabeth, Jamaica, was eight years old when he formulated three goals: to be on television, to run in the Olympics, and to win an Olympic medal. Raised by a single, uneducated, and deaf mother who clean houses for a living, he was always the fastest boy in the class

CHILDHOOD DREAM

Dream Big and Work

He used his adversities as beacons to light the way to the apex of all sports, the Olympic Games. There, he would fulfill his childhood dream of winning an Olympic Medal. Woven into Blake’s life lessons are gratitude, a profound appreciation for cultural differences, and friends from all walks of life. Also, he learned about the pitfalls of life on the mountaintop, including unethical dealings in the world of track and field, deceit from one of Jamaica’s highest officials, and athletes grappling to seize the lower road to victory.

GOLDEN TICKET

Every Athletes' Dream

By age 20, that speed launched him to America and a college scholarship. His mother, stunned and surprised, laughed in disbelief at his golden ticket abroad. Soon he would miss her affectionate smile and unique essence. Blake’s life was like a trampoline, yet his obstacles served as springboards, launching him to the heights of track and field.

UNFORGETTABLE MOMENT

The Highest Athletic Achievements

Through it all, Blake reveals the secrets behind the flags. Dennis Blake’s unforgettable account of the challenges he endured along the way. Read about this barefoot country boy and how he set goals, working stridently to make his three childhood goals a reality. Follow Blake’s journey to learn more about the dalliances behind the flag.