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London 2012: Usain Bolt and Team Jamaica given ‘royalty treatment’
Well, almost.
Wayne Willis, one of the chefs in charge of the food spread, couldn’t find a goat’s head that someone desired. Other than that, he’s made sure they want for nothing, preparing a lot of jerk chicken and pork.
For added authenticity, Willis brought in Jamaican chef Karl Thomas to lend a hand in the kitchen.
“The food is flying out,” said Willis, who’s trying to keep up with the demand for grapes and kiwi fruit. “This is probably the most high-profile sort of thing I’ve been involved with in my career.”
So far, he’s earning a four-star review.
“The food is great,” said Veronica Campbell-Brown, who’s going for a third straight Olympic gold in the 200. “I really appreciate all the accommodations and the hospitality. The track is lovely.”
Around here, team Jamaica are treated like rock stars. Pete Jackson, a defenseman on the school’s field hockey team, stopped by for a quick look at the squad. He climbed on a railing, clinging to the hedges to avoid falling, and glanced at Bolt stretching on the other side of the track.
