Red Bull entered into a partnership with the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) to support the island’s national Under-20 and Under-18 teams. 

Red Bull has committed to support any competitions in which these athletes are representing Jamaica. 

Junior athletes will be able to access services offered at the Red Bull Athlete Performance Centre (APC) overseas and locally. These include physiotherapy, strength and conditioning, performance assessments. medical services, and rehabilitation.

“Red Bull is proud to be working with the JAAA, our first athletics federation partner globally,” said Marc-Oliver Kochan, general manager of Red Bull Athlete Performance Programme.

He continued, “Jamaica’s track and field legacy is world-renowned, and we’re looking forward to supporting the next generation of young athletes on their journey. We’re really excited to help them realize their dreams and provide them with the tools, services, and support they need—not just to succeed in sport, but also in life. This partnership is part of our long-term commitment to youth development and high-performance sport. We believe in nurturing talent from early, and we see this as an opportunity to invest in Jamaica’s future champions, both on and off the track.”

JAAA president Garth Gayle welcomed Red Bull’s partnership, noting, “This sponsorship will allow the JAAA to provide a holistic programme, stay on track with the important components for their wellbeing and consistent performance. This is one of the objectives of the JAAA, and this level of support will ensure that no young athlete will be left behind.” 

He continued, “At the current Girls’ and Boys’ High School Championships, we see the great promise displayed by these young students and how well-deserving they are to be afforded these enhanced opportunities.”

JAAA second vice president Lincoln Eatmon noted, “This is an initiative to bring forth a more scientific approach to our junior development programme. With this partnership, our young athletes now have access to world-class services that will support their development in a structured and evidence-based way.”

He added, “We’re excited about the journey ahead, and we hope to not just to maintain but to exceed past performances with this partnership. We’re looking forward to a long and impactful relationship with Red Bull to make this programme one of the best in the world. 

Eatmon noted that this is the first time that Red Bull is partnering with an athletics organisation globally, and that they are proud that they chose the JAAA. “It means that they believe in what we’re doing, they believe in our programme, and they believe in the potential of our athletes,” he said.

Joining the event were Red Bull Athlete Performance Programme representatives Dr Helge Ripenot; Peter Muller, head of therapy; and Fionn MacPartlin, head of strength training and other members of the JAAA executive.