Distinguished is level 3 of 4 in the Jamaica Hall of Fame: sustained excellence over a career, widely honoured at home. See how the levels work.
Why they are here
A 400 metres hurdler from Saint Ann who won the Olympic title in Atlanta in 1996.
Hemmings' victory, in an Olympic record, made her the first Jamaican woman to become Olympic champion.
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