Reservist Private Mica Moore (Royal Logistic Corps) became Jamaica’s bestever finisher in the monobob at the Winter Olympics as she went head-to-head with the world’s best at Milano Cortina.

The 33-year-old clocked a combined time of 4min 1.31sec over four runs to finish in 14th place, five spots better than Jazmine Fenlator-Victorian at the Beijing Games in 2022.

Moore saved her best for last as she completed her final attempt in 59.92sec, reaching 123.95kmh in the process, her fastest time and speed in the competition.

Her final position also equalled Jamaica’s best bobsleigh placing at the WinterOlympics, with the county’s four-man team also finishing 14th at Lillehammer in 1994.

"It is absolutely incredible and more than I ever dreamed of,” the soldier said while reflecting on her achievement. “I am so happy and proud. It was an amazing competition to be part of, such a fun race with so many different things happening on each run and something I will remember forever.”

Moore, who previously represented Team GB in the twowoman bobsleigh at the 2018 Games, qualified for Jamaica through her family heritage and had the added honour of carrying her nation’s flag at the opening ceremony.

“This moment means everything,” she said at the time. “To me, the flag isn’t just fabric, it’s a symbol of not giving up. “Every step of this journey has been about taking whatever life throws at you and smiling right back in its face. “The highs, the setbacks, the graft, the belief – it all led here.”

Moore, who serves with 157 Regiment, Royal Logistic Corps, will return to action with the Army at the Inter-Services Ice Sports Championships in Lillehammer this month.