Chris Stokes (bobsledder)

Christopher "Chris" Stokes (born November 13, 1963) is a Jamaican bobsledder who competed at four Winter Olympic Games: 1988, 1992, 1994, and 1998. He is best known as one of the original members of the Jamaican bobsleigh team that debuted at the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics, a team whose unlikely journey to the games was later immortalized in the Disney film Cool Runnings.

Beyond his participation as an athlete, Stokes has been instrumental in the development and administration of Jamaican bobsleigh and skeleton. He has served in various leadership roles, including President of the Jamaica Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation. Stokes is credited with building the program into a more sustainable and competitive entity on the international stage. He has also been involved in fundraising and athlete development initiatives to support the team's continued participation in the Winter Olympics and other international competitions.

Stokes has spoken publicly about the challenges and triumphs of representing a tropical nation in a winter sport, and the importance of perseverance and dedication in overcoming obstacles. His contributions to the sport extend beyond his athletic career, solidifying his legacy as a key figure in Jamaican bobsleigh.