Mica Moore’s decision to represent Jamaica in bobsleigh is a testament to her determination to showcase what she can achieve, as she sets her sights on delivering the country’s highest-ever finish at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

The 32-year-old former Great Britain Winter Olympian, who made history alongside Mica McNeill with an eighth-place finish at the 2018 Pyeongchang Games, has officially switched allegiance to Jamaica. For Moore, the move is both a personal and professional milestone.

“I want to show what I’m able to achieve, not just for myself but also for my nation,” Moore told BBC Sport Wales.

“A crazy goal is to get Jamaica their best result [at an Olympics]. But you’ve got to get there first. You’ve got to tick all the boxes and make sure your seat’s on that plane,” she added.

Moore, who grew up in Wales and competed for the country in the 4x100m relay at the 2014 Commonwealth Games, embraced her Jamaican heritage through her grandfather, Venson Byfield. After an extensive application process, she secured Jamaican citizenship on New Year’s Eve and now proudly dons the green, black, and gold.

“I've always had pride in my heritage, and I think that's what's so lovely for me. I've grown up around not many people who look like me. But my mum has always instilled my culture and my heritage into me,” she shared.

“It’s been a really, really long process. But I’m so happy. I feel so much pride every time I step on the track now,” Moore declared.

Moore’s transition comes after parting ways with the British bobsleigh programme in 2022, citing “damaging and offensive behaviour” during her tenure.

Despite the challenges, she credits her experiences with Team GB for shaping her resilience and readiness to compete at the highest level.

“The experiences that I've had as part of Britain have shaped me as the person I am today. The challenges that I've overcome are going to make the future of me in this sport a lot easier,” Moore explained.

“For me as an athlete, that’s perfect. You want to practice in all these different scenarios, whether they’d be good, bad, or ugly. So moving forward, I am the most experienced athlete I can be to bring to Jamaica and go and get results for them,” she noted.

Moore was set to make her Jamaican debut at the Europe Cup in the monobob event in Lillehammer on Friday.

She hopes to inspire others and make history once again in this new chapter of her story, which is one of resilience, cultural pride, and an unwavering drive to achieve greatness on a global stage.

“It’s a tremendous honour. Every time I step on the track now, I feel immense pride,” a delighted more beamed.