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Yohan Blake, Kendra Harrison, now confirmed for 2019 Racers Adidas Grand Prix
Jamaica Athletics

Yohan Blake, Kendra Harrison, now confirmed for 2019 Racers Adidas Grand Prix

May 21, 2019
Yohan Blake, Kendra Harrison, and Ajee Wilson are the latest top-drawer athletes confirmed for the Racers/Adidas set for the National Stadium in Kingston on Saturday, June 8, 2019.
Elaine Thompson, Tajay Gayle score wins in China
Jamaica Athletics

Elaine Thompson, Tajay Gayle score wins in China

May 21, 2019
Elaine Thompson won the 200m dash at the two-day 2019 Nanjing World Challenge meeting in China on Tuesday in a season’s best 22.40.
Shanghai Diamond League
Diamond League

Elaine Thompson bested by debutant, Okagbare in Shanghai

May 18, 2019
Double Olympic champion, Elaine Thompson, is still not back to her jaw-dropping best after recovering from injuries last season.
Noah Lyles (left), separated from Christian Coleman by Bingtian Su, looks across the line on the way to winning the Shanghai Diamond League 100-metres by six thousandth of a second.
Diamond League

Jamaica’s Tyquendo Tracey struggles in the wake of fast Lyles, Coleman

Paul-Andre Walker May 18, 2019
Jamaica’s Tyquendo Tracey, despite running a season’s best 10.18, was no match for the 100-metre field at the Shanghai Diamond League on Saturday.
Omar McLeod
Diamond League

Omar McLeod runs through tragedy to win record fourth Shanghai Diamond League

May 18, 2019
Olympic champion, Jamaica’s Omar McLeod collected a record fourth 110m hurdles victory in what is considered the meeting's signature event.
Abderrahman Samba (left) and Rai Benjamnin.
Diamond League

Samba wins first duel with Benjamin in Shanghai

May 18, 2019
Once again, Abderrahman Samba stole the Diamond League spotlight with another superb performance to highlight the IAAF Diamond League Shanghai on Saturday (18). Already in the spotlight as the key…
Praught-Leer (centre) celebrating her new national record with training partner Emma Coburn (left) and Corey McGhee on Thursday night.
Jamaica Athletics

National record for Aisha Praught-Leer who qualifies for both Olympics, World Champs

May 17, 2019
Jamaica’s new long-distance queen Aisha Praught-Leer set a new national record for the 5000m at the USATF Distance Class held at the Jack Kemp Stadium in Los Angeles on Thursday.
St. Lucia's Julien Alfred excited by her progress at Texas
NCAA Track&Field

St. Lucia's Julien Alfred excited by her progress at Texas

May 16, 2019
When Julien Alfred crossed the line in the 200m at the Big 12 Championships at the John Jacobs Complex in Oklahoma this past weekend she was third in 22.90 behind…
Rai Benjamin
Diamond League

Rai Benjamin begins search for World Championship glory with Shanghai test

May 16, 2019
The tenth anniversary season of the IAAF Diamond League continues with the Diamond League Shanghai meeting on Saturday whose programme includes a slew of tantalising head-to-heads that just may define…
Jamaica high-school star Christopher Taylor Florida-bound
Jamaica Athletics

Jamaica high-school star Christopher Taylor Florida-bound

May 15, 2019
Jamaica’s high school prodigy Christopher Taylor is reportedly joining the camp of respected track and field coach Rana Reider at his base in Florida.
Jordan Scott dedicates ACC gold medals to mom, says best is still to come
NCAA Track&Field

Jordan Scott dedicates ACC gold medals to mom, says best is still to come

May 15, 2019
Jordan Scott dedicated his long and triple jump gold medals at the Atlantic Coast Conference Championships at the weekend to his mother and said he believes he can jump a…
MVP Ewers creates history at FSU, envisages trip to Worlds in September
NCAA Track&Field

MVP Ewers creates history at FSU, envisages trip to Worlds in September

May 14, 2019
Sprinter Andre Ewers created history when he became the first Florida State University (FSU) sprinter to win back-to-back sprint doubles at the ACC Championships held at Lannigan Field in Charlottesville,…
Hughes considers doubling up at Doha World Champs
World Championships

Hughes considers doubling up at Doha World Champs

Leighton Levy May 14, 2019
Even while revealing that he spending more time perfecting his 100m, 2018 European champion Zharnel Hughes said he is considering taking on the sprint double at the IAAF World Championships…
Mishap aside, Jonielle Smith proud of her team's 4x100m silver medal
World Relays

Mishap aside, Jonielle Smith proud of her team's 4x100m silver medal

May 13, 2019
Jonielle Smith said she is proud of the silver medal her team won at the 2019 IAAF World Relays that concluded in Yokohama, Japan on Sunday.
World-leading 12.55s for Janeek Brown who eyes ticket to Doha
NCAA Track&Field

World-leading 12.55s for Janeek Brown who eyes ticket to Doha

May 13, 2019
University of Arkansas sophomore Janeek Brown plans to vie for a spot on Jamaica’s team to the IAAF World Athletics Championships in September. Based on what she has managed to…
T&T reign supreme as 4x400m kings
World Relays

T&T reign supreme as 4x400m kings

May 12, 2019
Trinidad and Tobago continued their reign as kings of the quarter-mile after a narrow win in the men’s 4x400m final at the IAAF World Relays, in Yokohama, on Sunday. A…
Smith anchors Jamaica to 4x100m silver, botched changes leave 4x200 team third
World Relays

Smith anchors Jamaica to 4x100m silver, botched changes leave 4x200 team third

May 12, 2019
A late surge to claim women’s 4x100m goal, from Jamaica anchor leg runner Jonielle Smith, was one of very few highlights on an otherwise disappointing second day of the IAAF…
Jamaica's Shadae Lawrence.
Jamaica Athletics

Lawrence breaks national discus record again

May 12, 2019
Jamaica discus thrower Shadae Lawrence has broken the country’s national record for the second time in less than a month. The 23-year-old Jamaican set the new national best of 65.05…
Dontavius Wright of USA competes during round 1 of the 4x400 Mixed Relay on day one of the IAAF World Relays at Nissan Stadium on May 11, 2019 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan.
World Relays

US dominate first day of World Relays

May 11, 2019
The United States kicked off the IAAF World Relays Yokohama 2019 with a bang on Saturday (11), producing convincing victories in the competition’s two newest events.
Lane kept free in honour of slain student athlete
Jamaica Athletics

Lane kept free in honour of slain student athlete

May 10, 2019
Lane two in the Class Three 100 metres for girls was supposed to be Chantea Skyers’ lane.
Powell and Campbell-Brown maquettes to be unveiled soon
Jamaica Athletics

Powell and Campbell-Brown maquettes to be unveiled soon

May 10, 2019
Maquettes of statues for former 100m world-record-holder Asafa Powell and two-time Olympic 200m champion Veronica Campbell Brown, are currently in the island and will be unveiled soon.
False start: Briana Williams was not confirmed for Racers Adidas Grand Prix
Jamaica Athletics

False start: Briana Williams was not confirmed for Racers Adidas Grand Prix

May 10, 2019
World U20 champion Briana Williams will not be racing at the Racers Adidas Grand Prix on Saturday, June 8, contrary to what was announced at the launch of the meet…
Blake's agent questions resistance to his World Relays 4x200m inclusion
Jamaica Athletics

Blake's agent questions resistance to his World Relays 4x200m inclusion

May 09, 2019
Cubie Seegobin, the agent who represents Yohan Blake says he is still to understand why Jamaica’s track and field bosses refused to allow the 2011 World Champion to run the…
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Briana Williams, Trayvon Brommell among headliners at Racers Adidas Grand Prix
Jamaica Athletics

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Briana Williams, Trayvon Brommell among headliners at Racers Adidas Grand Prix

May 09, 2019
Seven-time world champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and the reigning World U20 sprint double champion Briana Williams will match strides at the fourth staging of the Racers Adidas Grand Prix set for…
Fraser-Pryce anticipates exciting 4x200m campaign at World Relays
Jamaica Athletics

Fraser-Pryce anticipates exciting 4x200m campaign at World Relays

May 07, 2019
Two-time Olympic gold medallist Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce fancies Jamaica’s chances in the 4x200m relay at this weekend’s IAAF World Relays in Yokohama, Japan.
Jamaican prime minister, sports minister, laud Special Olympians
Olympics

Jamaican prime minister, sports minister, laud Special Olympians

Leighton Levy May 06, 2019
Jamaica honoured its successful Special Olympics team to the World Summer Games at a special reception at Jamaica House on Friday, May 3.
Kiara Grant
Jamaica Athletics

Sophomore breaks 19-year-old Veronica Campbell-Brown junior record

May 04, 2019
Sprinting legend Veronica Campbell-Brown is no longer the fastest junior to ever grace a Jamaican track after former Convent of Mercy Academy student Kiara Grant, shaved one-hundredth of a second…
Semenya quashes retirement talk after Doha win
Diamond League

Semenya quashes retirement talk after Doha win

May 03, 2019
Caster Semenya has distanced herself from suggestions she will retire and has no plans to take medication to lower her testosterone levels. Semenya excelled to claim a dominant win in…
'Excited' Danielle Williams only Caribbean winner in Doha
Diamond League

'Excited' Danielle Williams only Caribbean winner in Doha

May 03, 2019
Jamaica’s Danielle Williams was the only Caribbean winner at the Diamond League meeting in Doha on Friday.
Semenya dominates Doha 800m after losing testosterone case appeal
Diamond League

Semenya dominates Doha 800m after losing testosterone case appeal

May 03, 2019
Caster Semenya dominated the 800 metres women's race at the season-opening Diamond League meeting in Doha, amid speculation she could retire after losing her case against the IAAF. The South…
Dr Emir Crowne
Athletics

CAS decision against Semenya a "dangerous intrusion" - Dr Emir Crowne

May 02, 2019
Noted sports attorney Emir Crowne has declared that the Court of Arbitration for Sport’s (CAS) ruling against two-time Olympic champion Caster Semenya is a “dangerous intrusion into the personal autonomy…
Goule races Semenya as six Caribbean stars open DL seasons in Doha
Diamond League

Goule races Semenya as six Caribbean stars open DL seasons in Doha

May 02, 2019
Jamaica’s Natoya Goule races South Africa’s Caster Semenya in what could be the biggest race on the opening day of the Diamond League meeting in Doha Qatar on Friday.
Semenya due to run in Doha amid uncertainty over her future
Diamond League

Semenya due to run in Doha amid uncertainty over her future

May 02, 2019
Caster Semenya is due to compete in the Diamond League on Friday despite hinting at retirement after losing her case against the IAAF. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)…
Two weeks to go before Racers Grand Prix names line-up – June 8, meeting still on the cards
Jamaica Athletics

Two weeks to go before Racers Grand Prix names line-up – June 8, meeting still on the cards

May 01, 2019
The 2019 edition of the Racers Grand Prix will be held, as usual, on the second Saturday in June at Jamaica’s National Stadium in Kingston.
South African government continues to back Semenya after ruling
Athletics

South African government continues to back Semenya after ruling

May 01, 2019
The South African government says it will study the judgment of the landmark legal case against the IAAF and its testosterone regulations before planning a route forward. Caster Semenya and…
Semenya vows to 'rise above' after losing legal case against IAAF
Athletics

Semenya vows to 'rise above' after losing legal case against IAAF

May 01, 2019
Caster Semenya insists she will not be held back and will "once again rise above" after losing her landmark legal case against the IAAF's testosterone regulations. In a ruling announced…

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