Jamaica's four-man bobsled team will be competing in this year's Winter Olympics for the first time in 24 years.

Like the country's 1988 team that inspired the film "Cool Runnings," this team had to overcome extraordinary odds to make it to the Games during the pandemic. It has forced them to get creative in their approach to training.

"I had to create a home gym in my garden," Shanwayne Stephens, a bobsled pilot said. "Pushing a car up and down the street to get a sort of distance training done."

The men aren't the only bobsledders who will be representing Team Jamaica at the Olympics. Veteran Jazmine Fenlator-Victorian will also be racing in the inaugural women's monobob competition.

"I'm really excited to compete among the world's best," Fenlator-Victorian said. "I think there is a lot of advantages for people that might be the dark horse and I include myself in that, to really raise the bar and have a performance that's unexpected."

The island team is preparing to take on bobsled powerhouses like Switzerland and Germany.

While the team says it has looked to the older generation for wisdom and even the movie for some techniques, they want the world to see them as more than just the new "Cool Runnings" team.

"We love that they love the movie, but we want that focus to shift from the movie to us being competitive athletes out to win medals," Stephens said. "If we can do that with this Olympics, then I think the combination of us being competitive athletes and the movie will spark a massive shift and love for Jamaica bobsled and Jamaica as a whole."

This story was originally published by Meg Hilling of Newsy.

CINCINNATI —

Bengals fans saw Sunday's win as another sign the team will get a spot in the playoffs.

They said this season is bringing people together as Joe Burrow and the team forge ahead.

There is growing excitement at Paul Brown Stadium.

Fans were glued to the game and could be heard chanting and roaring at nearby bars, too.

It's an energy you can't beat.

"The vibes out here are immaculate. If you're not here, you're doing something wrong," fan Marushwa Kingu said.

People said it is fun watching the Cincinnati Bengals this season.

It is a party that is bringing in lifelong and new fans alike.

"We've been huge fans since I was born. Season tickets since '88," fan Kate said.

The 'Who Dey Nation' comes from near and far.

"We have the NFL channel in England and I watch every Sunday and started following the Bengals and then got right into it now," Scott, another fan, said.

The party roared on in the evening after the Bengals conquered the Baltimore Ravens.

People are enjoying watching Burrow do what he does best.

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"This whole season's been great, you know, last season we weren't very good, especially with Joe Burrow getting injured but he's come back with a vengeance this year and he's shown it today," Logan Schulte said.

Sunday's plays kept everyone energized well after the final score.

"We got some crazy, crazy wide receivers. They catch anything you throw at them. Anything," Ben Sweeney said.

Fans said they're feeling good about the chances of clinching a spot in the playoffs.

"Who Dey. Beat Kansas City. Patrick Mahomes is coming here. I will be there. Beat them," Brian Williamson said.

They said it's a new 'dey' for Cincinnati.

"Who Dey. Joe Burrow, I love you if you see this," Schulte said.

Fans have their eyes set on a spot in the playoffs.

Some also said they have Super Bowl dreams they hope could become a reality.

They said this win was a great holiday gift.