Jamie Nieto, Hight Jump Olympic athlete, was born in November 2nd, 1976. He arrived 4th - Olympic Games, Athens in 2004. 1st US Olympic Trials, 2012. 2nd- Olympic Trials,2008. 1st US Olympic Trials, 2004. Ranked among the top 10 US high jumpers since 1998. One of the few world class high jumpers to jump off his right leg. He is also a budding actor, has appeared in five feature films.
Below is an interview of him about sport in Afghanistan, Central and South Asia
FA: Can you tell us about yourself, past and future projects both as an Athlete and an Actor?
JN: I'm a 2-Time Olympic High Jumper, I was raised in California and went to Eastern Michigan University where I graduated with my degree in Business. I started acting in 2007 and started taking classes in 2008. I have been in 5 feature films and I'm currently working on a webseries called "Blood Brothers".
www.JamieNieto.com
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3489759/
http://www.bloodbrotherswebseries.com/
FA: Can you tell us about the philosophy behind sport?
JN: My philosophy behind sport is that your only limitations are what you believe them to be so I do my best to be my best in whatever I do.
FA: What motivates you to such incredible dedication and results?
JN: What motivates me to achieve at a high level is wanting to create a better life for my family and I.
FA: Can social and digital technology influence a digital, cultural revolution? If yes, how so?
JN: I think social media is at an all time high and can be very positive if used in a constructive way. I believe that media will soon be mainly Internet based which is why I'm producing a Webseries.
http://www.bloodbrotherswebseries.com/
FA: Where do you see the future of developing countries like Afghanistan? Do you think that sports and social media can help improve their society and education system?
JN: I hope that sport and social media can improve everyone's life. I think that is what it is made for.
FA: What do you think of Film Annex's initiatives in Afghanistan?
JN: I'm not very familiar with Film Annex, but I hope it encourages people in all countries to tell great stories. :)
FA: As a successful athlete, what advise would you give to young women in Afghanistan and other developing countries?
JN: I would tell women in Afghanistan that, Your only limitations are what you believe them to be so believe that you can be the best and follow your dreams.
FA: How are education and sports an important factor for women's independence and self esteem?what do you think?
JN: I would hope that sports for women would be a positive motivation for their self esteem and can create a healthy and active life style.
