World Championships
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- By Sports Desk
- Sports Desk
- 2024-03-04 17:46:04
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On this day in 2011: Mo Farah wins World Championship gold in Daegu
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- Sports Desk
- 2023-09-04 00:00:00
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Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce rises above adversity with grace and grit, en route to Paris 2024
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2023-08-31 06:37:00
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Chantel Malone shed tears of joy for friend Kyron McMaster's historic achievement at World Championships: "He's so determined and focused!"
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2023-08-30 13:07:31
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Tracey grateful after excellent week in Budapest
- By Bradley Jacks
- Bradley Jacks
- 2023-08-29 10:37:40
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G.O.A.T! Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce wins historic fifth 100m world title as Jamaica sweeps the medals in Oregon
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2022-07-17 22:10:52
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Injury forces defending 400m champion Steven Gardiner out of 2022 World Championships
Injury has forced defending 400m champion out of the 2022 World Championships set to begin in...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2022-07-11 13:04:52
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Five athletes yet to join Jamaican delegation in Oregon as Hansle Parchment and Stephenie-Ann McPherson named team leaders
All but five of Jamaica’s athletes are in camp 48 hours ahead of the start of the 2022 World...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2022-07-13 09:51:13
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St Lucia Athletics Association dispels notion that it failed to supply Julien Alfred with uniform for 2022 World Championships
The St Lucia Athletics Association has moved to dispel the notion that they failed to supply 100m...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2022-07-20 13:27:38
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Steven Gardiner reveals Doha 400m gold was for his country and he hungers for more success
Steven Gardiner, the 2019 400m world champion, said he was motivated to do his best in Doha for...
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- Leighton Levy
- 2020-04-14 08:55:43
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Jamaica and the Dominican Republic advance to Mixed Relay final as World Championships get underway in Eugene
Jamaica and the Dominican Republic have advanced to the final of the Mixed Relay at the 2022 World...
- By Bradley Jacks
- Bradley Jacks
- 2022-07-15 14:56:34
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Jamaican quartet clocks World Leading 3:22.74 to top qualifiers for women's 4x400m relays final; favourites United States disqualified
A prayer before making their way into the stadium was the perfect way for the Jamaican quartet to...
- By Sherdon Cowan
- Sherdon Cowan
- 2023-08-26 13:20:42
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Rana Reider, who coaches Christopher Taylor, Britany Anderson, apprehended, ejected from Hayward Field, report
Rana Reider, the head coach at Florida-based Tumbleweed training group, has been warned and...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2022-07-17 13:09:00
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Jamaica's Shanieka Ricketts produces season's best 14.89m for Triple Jump silver at World Athletics Championships
Jamaica’s Shanieka Ricketts won a silver medal in the Women’s triple jump at the World Athletics...
- By Bradley Jacks
- Bradley Jacks
- 2022-07-18 21:54:18
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Jamaican quartet through to women's 4x100m relay final, T&T misses out
Jamaica secured their spot in the women’s 4x100m relays finals, after registering a comfortable...
- By Sherdon Cowan
- Sherdon Cowan
- 2023-08-25 13:23:21
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Jamaica's big three into women 100m finals, Olympic champion Parchment through to 110m hurdles final
Three of Jamaica’s four ladies advanced to the finals of the 100m at the 2022 World Athletics...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2022-07-17 20:21:41
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Fraser-Pryce suffers muscle strain, as Jamaica cop 4x100m silver behind United States
It was always expected to be an almighty clash between reigning women’s 4x100m relay champions...
- By Sherdon Cowan
- Sherdon Cowan
- 2023-08-26 15:25:36
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Jackson, Fraser-Pryce and Thompson-Herah all advance to 200m final at World Athletics Championships in Eugene
Shericka Jackson, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Elaine Thompson-Herah all advanced to the final of...
- By Bradley Jacks
- Bradley Jacks
- 2022-07-19 22:01:15
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Fraser-Pryce's injured knee raises doubts about shot at sixth world 100m title: "It's (knee) not 100 per cent..."
As the highly anticipated 2023 World Athletics Championships draw near, all eyes are on the...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2023-07-26 08:54:02
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Kyron McMaster's historic silver medal win: A touching tribute to his mother's unyielding support
In a poignant moment that encapsulated the emotional depth of his victory, Kyron McMaster paid a...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2023-08-24 07:17:41
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History-making Pinnock, Gayle, cop silver, bronze in men's long jump final
It may not have ended how they would have wanted but Jamaica’s Wayne Pinnock and Tajay Gayle had...
- By Sherdon Cowan
- Sherdon Cowan
- 2023-08-24 14:51:13
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BVI long jumper Chantel Malone withdraws from World Championships citing long-running knee injury
Chantel Malone, the best long jumper from the British Virgin Islands, will miss the 2022 World...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2022-07-11 13:46:40
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Ja's debutant Campbell says anything possible heading in men's shot put final this evening
Jamaica’s Rajindra Campbell is off to a dream start on debut, as he secured his spot in the men’s...
- By Sherdon Cowan
- Sherdon Cowan
- 2023-08-19 06:12:37
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Jamaicans miss out on mixed 4x400m relay final
Jamaica missed out on the cut for the final of the Mixed 4x400 metres relay, as they could only...
- By Sherdon Cowan
- Sherdon Cowan
- 2023-08-19 05:46:05
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Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce rises above adversity with grace and grit, en route to Paris 2024
In the world of athletics, few stories capture the essence of perseverance and determination quite like...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2023-08-31 06:37:00
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Jamaican women secure semi-final spots in 400m Hurdles at 2023 World Athletics Championships
Jamaica’s prowess in the Women's 400m hurdles was on full display on Monday as all three hurdlers, Rushell...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2023-08-21 13:06:27
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‘Blessed’ Fraser-Pryce still hungry for more after record-extending fifth world 100m title
Despite winning a record-extending fifth 100m world title, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is hungry for...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2022-07-18 05:54:27
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Reigning champion Shericka Jackson leads six Caribbean women into 200m semi-finals
Six Caribbean ladies will line up in Thursday’s 200 metres semi-finals, following contrasting...
- By Sherdon Cowan
- Sherdon Cowan
- 2023-08-23 05:15:42
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Fraser-Pryce leg injury not as severe as initially feared, Dr Warren Blake
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce’s injury suffered during the second leg of the 4x100m relay on Saturday is...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2023-08-27 11:14:19
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BVI's Kyron McMaster primed to run 46, win a medal in Budapest - Coach Gary Evans
Noted track coach Gary Evans has shared his belief that his athlete, Kyron McMaster, is ready to...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2023-07-24 07:11:48
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James leads four-member Grenada team to World Championships in Budapest
Three-time Olympian Kirani James will lead a four-member Grenada team at the World Athletics...
- By Bradley Jacks
- Bradley Jacks
- 2023-08-15 09:38:52
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Fraser-Pryce, Jackson, Broadbell named in strong track and field events team for 2023 World Championships; Thompson-Herah for relays
Newly minted men’s 100m champion Rohan Watson and defending world champions Shelly-Ann Fraser...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2023-08-02 16:04:11
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Seville fastest qualifier as Jamaican trio, Guyana's Archibald progress to men's 100m semis
There were no surprises, as Jamaica’s trio of Oblique Seville, Rohan Watson and Ryiem Forde all...
- By Sherdon Cowan
- Sherdon Cowan
- 2023-08-19 13:47:37
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McPherson fastest through to semis as Caribbean women dominate 400m heats at Hayward Field
Jamaica’s Stephenie-Ann McPherson led the cadre of Caribbean women advancing to the semi-finals of...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2022-07-17 14:59:57
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Steven Gardiner vows to fight on after injury ends World Championships campaign
Gold-medal favourite Steven Gardiner has revealed the nature of the injury that saw him crash out...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2023-08-23 11:11:40
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On this day 2009: Usain Bolt breaks WR for World Championship 100m gold in 9.58
Usain Bolt shattered his own 100 metres world record to win World Championship gold in 9.58...
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- Sports Desk
- 2023-08-16 00:00:00
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World Champs preview: Against perhaps the fastest field ever, can Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce win an unprecedented sixth 100m world title?
At the age of 36, with six World Championships behind her and 10 gold medals in her collection,...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2023-08-13 13:36:50
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Parchment takes silver in men’s 110m hurdles at World Championships; Holloway claims third successive World title
Olympic Champion Hansle Parchment once again showed himself to be a man for the big occasion with...
- By Bradley Jacks
- Bradley Jacks
- 2023-08-21 14:52:06
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Noah Lyles takes 100m gold but disappointment for Seville who misses a medal by 0.003: "I dipped early and it cost me."
In a stirring battle for the 100m gold medal at the end of day two of the 2023 World Athletics...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2023-08-20 12:36:38
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BVI's McMaster shakes proverbial monkey off back to claim first major medal, silver in 400m hurdles; Ja's Clarke fourth, as Norway's Warholm lands gold
After a series of misfortunes on the global stage over the years, British Virgin Islands Kyron...
- By Sherdon Cowan
- Sherdon Cowan
- 2023-08-23 15:16:50
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Watson becomes second Jamaican man to win 400m gold at World Championships; Hudson-Smith, Hall take silver and bronze, respectively
Antonio Watson produced a spirited run to claim his maiden World title in the men’s 400m final at...
- By Bradley Jacks
- Bradley Jacks
- 2023-08-24 15:46:44
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Jamaica safely through to men’s 4x400m relay final at World Championships
Jamaica secured a spot in the final of the men’s 4x400m relay on day eight of the IAAF World...
- By Bradley Jacks
- Bradley Jacks
- 2023-08-26 12:55:33
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QUEEN OF THE 200m: Jamaica's Jackson shatters own championship record as she storms to gold in Budapest
Shericka Jackson defended her 200m world title on Friday at the 2023 World Championships in...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2023-08-25 14:56:22
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Three Jamaicans through to women's 400m hurdles final at World Championships
Three Jamaicans will contest the medals in the women’s 400m hurdles as the IAAF World Athletics...
- By Bradley Jacks
- Bradley Jacks
- 2023-08-22 13:55:54
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Watson, Bailey, James through to men’s 400m final; Gardiner out after pulling up injured in third semi-final
There were mixed fortunes for the Caribbean men in the 400m semi-finals on day four of the IAAF...
- By Bradley Jacks
- Bradley Jacks
- 2023-08-22 14:30:42
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James, Taylor, Jones advance to 400m semi-finals in Oregon
Grenada’s Kirani James, Christopher Taylor and Nathon Allen of Jamaica as well as Johnathan Jones...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2022-07-17 13:53:14
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Jamaican quartet through to finals of the men's 4x100m relay after finishing second in semi-final heat
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2023-08-25 13:03:14
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Historic run from Adelle Tracey fails to get her in 1500m final in Budapest
Jamaica’s Adelle Tracey ran a new national record but unfortunately missed out on advancing to the...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2023-08-20 10:35:38
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Five things to know about Britain’s world champion Josh Kerr
Josh Kerr became world 1500m champion in Budapest on Wednesday after stunning favourite Jakob...
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- Sports Desk
- 2023-08-24 05:09:58
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Victor wins historic decathlon bronze medal at World Championships
Grenada’s Lindon Victor took home a historic bronze medal in the decathlon on day eight of the...
- By Bradley Jacks
- Bradley Jacks
- 2023-08-26 14:49:43
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Kerley says 'the future is bright' after leading American clean sweep in 100m
Fred Kerley is hopeful of achieving more historic feats after leading a clean sweep for the United States...
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- Sports Desk
- 2022-07-17 02:40:38
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Chantel Malone shed tears of joy for friend Kyron McMaster's historic achievement at World Championships: "He's so determined and focused!"
British Virgin Islands long jumper Chantel Malone has expressed her overwhelming pride and joy for...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2023-08-30 13:07:31
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Bahamas star sprinter Terrence Jones hoping to emulate idol Usain Bolt
At just 20 years old, Bahamian sprinter Terrence Jones finds himself on a meteoric rise in the...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2023-08-14 13:20:57
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Fraser-Pryce, Jackson among four Jamaicans to advance; Alfred, Richardson and Ta Lou also through to 100m semis
Defending champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Shericka Jackson and Julien Alfred all turned in...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2023-08-20 06:26:39
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Bahamian Charlton, Jamaicans Nugent, Williams through to 100m hurdles final, Tapper misses out
Jamaica’s Ackera Nugent and Danielle Williams, as well as Bahamian Devynne Charlton secured their...
- By Sherdon Cowan
- Sherdon Cowan
- 2023-08-23 14:16:15
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