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Pearson Jordan was third Barbadian athlete to die in the past month - Barbados Athletics
Barbados Athletics

Pearson Jordan was third Barbadian athlete to die in the past month - Barbados Athletics

April 02, 2020
When Barbadian OIympian Pearson Jordan died last Saturday, March 28, from COVID-19, he was one of three sportsmen from that country to have died in the past month.
Bogut 'still very keen' to play at Olympics despite postponement
Olympics

Bogut 'still very keen' to play at Olympics despite postponement

April 01, 2020
Australia star Andrew Bogut is "still very keen" to play at the Olympics despite the Tokyo Games being pushed back until 2021. Bogut, 35, was expected to lead the Boomers…
Anna Quirot's triumph over adversity among the most compelling stories of track and field
Regional Athletics

Anna Quirot's triumph over adversity among the most compelling stories of track and field

April 01, 2020
World Athletics has named Cuba’s Ana Quirot winning gold medals at the 1995 and 1997 World Championships, among 10 of the greatest athletics moments of triumph over adversity.
Barbadian Olympian Pearson Jordan dies from Covid-19 infection
Barbados Athletics

Barbadian Olympian Pearson Jordan dies from Covid-19 infection

March 31, 2020
Barbadian Olympic Pearson Jordan has died on Saturday, March 28, after being infected by the coronavirus COVID-19.
Coronavirus: World Athletics in discussions to find new dates for Oregon 2021
Athletics

Coronavirus: World Athletics in discussions to find new dates for Oregon 2021

March 30, 2020
World Athletics is working with organisers for the 2021 World Championships to find new dates after showing its support for the rescheduling of the Olympic Games. It was confirmed on…
Coronavirus: Tokyo Olympics rescheduled for July 23 to August 8, 2021
Olympics

Coronavirus: Tokyo Olympics rescheduled for July 23 to August 8, 2021

March 30, 2020
The Tokyo Games have been rescheduled to take place between July 23 and August 8, 2021, the International Olympics Committee (IOC) has confirmed. Last week, the Olympics – which were…
We don't have to do things the same way – Coe suggests athletics changes following coronavirus crisis
Athletics

We don't have to do things the same way – Coe suggests athletics changes following coronavirus crisis

March 27, 2020
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe says track and field must not be afraid to "think bigger" after the coronavirus pandemic passes. On Tuesday, it was confirmed the Tokyo Olympics –…
Coronavirus: Three more Diamond League meets postponed
Athletics

Coronavirus: Three more Diamond League meets postponed

March 27, 2020
The Wanda Diamond League has today postponed three more meetings which had been scheduled to take place in May. An alternative calendar for the 2020 season is to be announced…
Amidst the coronavirus lockdown, Fraser-Pryce sends care packages to student-athletes
Jamaica Athletics

Amidst the coronavirus lockdown, Fraser-Pryce sends care packages to student-athletes

March 27, 2020
Nine-time world champion continues to put us all to shame with her altruism.
Britney Spears and a 100m hit record? Star claims to have beaten Bolt
Athletics

Britney Spears and a 100m hit record? Star claims to have beaten Bolt

March 26, 2020
Oops, Britney Spears has done it again. Sport may have been disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic, but a new 100 metres standard has been set - according to a popstar…
Rene Medley, NCAA Division II Female Track Athlete of the Year, eyes Olympic spot
NCAA Track&Field

Rene Medley, NCAA Division II Female Track Athlete of the Year, eyes Olympic spot

March 25, 2020
Lincoln University’s Rene Medley said she is proud to have been named the National Women’s Track Athlete of the Year for the 2020 NCAA Division II Indoor Track & Field…
Olympic postponement provided clarity for athletes - Jamaica's sports minister
Olympics

Olympic postponement provided clarity for athletes - Jamaica's sports minister

March 24, 2020
Jamaica’s sports minister Olivia Grange believes that the decision to postpone the 2020 Tokyo Olympics will provide the clarity the athletes needed even though they will be disappointed.
Olympic postponement means Williams has a year to be stronger, fitter, faster
Olympics

Olympic postponement means Williams has a year to be stronger, fitter, faster

March 24, 2020
Briana Williams and her handlers are taking a positive outlook on the postponement of the 2020 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo.
Coronavirus: Olympics swansong denied or delayed? Biles, Felix, Federer and other stars left in limbo
Olympics

Coronavirus: Olympics swansong denied or delayed? Biles, Felix, Federer and other stars left in limbo

March 24, 2020
It had been on the cards for some time, but Tuesday's announcement confirming the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics still hit hard. With the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the globe, it…
Olympic champ McLeod 'devastated' but on board with decision to postpone 2020 Games
Olympics

Olympic champ McLeod 'devastated' but on board with decision to postpone 2020 Games

March 24, 2020
Jamaica’s Omar McLeod says he is devastated by the news that the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games have been postponed despite the fact that the decision was taken in the best…
Coronavirus: Olympic stars welcome Tokyo 2020 switch to 2021
Olympics

Coronavirus: Olympic stars welcome Tokyo 2020 switch to 2021

March 24, 2020
Athletes gave a thumbs-up to the decision to move the Tokyo 2020 Olympics to next year. British sprinter Dina Asher-Smith, a likely gold medal contender on the track in the…
Retired MLB Gold Glove winner Ian Kinsler plans to play for Israel at Tokyo Olympics
Olympics

Retired MLB Gold Glove winner Ian Kinsler plans to play for Israel at Tokyo Olympics

March 23, 2020
The Israel National Baseball Team released a video on Monday to announce that retired Major League Baseball second baseman Ian Kinsler will play for the team at the Tokyo Olympics.…
'Briana has talent like I have never seen' - Boldon
Jamaica Athletics

'Briana has talent like I have never seen' - Boldon

March 23, 2020
In the seven years they have been together, Ato Boldon and Briana Williams have enjoyed a successful relationship as coach and athlete. In that time, the Trinidadian coach has guided…
World Athletics 'ready to work with IOC' on new date for Tokyo Games
Olympics

World Athletics 'ready to work with IOC' on new date for Tokyo Games

March 22, 2020
World Athletics is ready to work with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on a new date for Tokyo 2020 as it welcomes discussions to postpone the Games. The IOC confirmed…
IOC sets four-week deadline for Tokyo Games decision amid coronavirus crisis
Olympics

IOC sets four-week deadline for Tokyo Games decision amid coronavirus crisis

March 22, 2020
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is considering postponing the Tokyo Games and will make a decision in the next four weeks, but says cancellation is not on the agenda. Pressure…
A sixth Olympics would be icing on the cake for VCB
Jamaica Athletics

A sixth Olympics would be icing on the cake for VCB

March 20, 2020
Veronica Campbell Brown has been to five Olympic Games after making her debut at the 2000 Games in Sydney, Australia. In the 20 years since then she has won three…
VCB legitimized Razorbacks' sprint programme - Coach Lance Harter
Jamaica Athletics

VCB legitimized Razorbacks' sprint programme - Coach Lance Harter

March 19, 2020
Veronica Campbell-Brown only competed for the University of Arkansas for one indoor and outdoor season, but her presence there legitimized their sprint programme, said Razorbacks Coach Lance Harter.
Kemoy Campbell covered by athlete insurance plan, Jamaica to provide balance for surgery - sports minister
Jamaica Athletics

Kemoy Campbell covered by athlete insurance plan, Jamaica to provide balance for surgery - sports minister

March 17, 2020
Jamaica has come to the aid of ailing retired distance runner Kemoy Campbell, who recently underwent surgery to implant a new ICD device after his previous one saved his life…
Despite Coronavirus-related disruptions, McMaster plans to be ready for Tokyo Olympics
Olympics

Despite Coronavirus-related disruptions, McMaster plans to be ready for Tokyo Olympics

March 17, 2020
Even as uncertainty swirls around the 2020 Summer Olympic Games that are under threat from the COVID19 pandemic, Kyron McMaster has revealed that he is training as if the Olympics…
Coronavirus: First three 2020 Diamond League meetings postponed
Diamond League

Coronavirus: First three 2020 Diamond League meetings postponed

March 17, 2020
World Athletics has announced that it has postponed the first three meetings of the Wanda Diamond League because of COVID-19 virus pandemic.
JOA 'willing to withdraw' from Olympics to protect athletes
Olympics

JOA 'willing to withdraw' from Olympics to protect athletes

March 16, 2020
President of the Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) Christopher Samuda said the JOA is willing to withdraw Jamaica’s athletes from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics if, in light of the evolving Coronavirus…
VCB proud to be inducted into Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame
Jamaica Athletics

VCB proud to be inducted into Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame

March 16, 2020
Jamaican Olympian Veronica Campbell Brown said the city of Arkansas feels like home after being inducted into 2020 class at the 62nd Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame at the Statehouse…
Kemoy Campbell undergoes surgery, needs financial support
Jamaica Athletics

Kemoy Campbell undergoes surgery, needs financial support

March 13, 2020
Jamaica’s Kemoy Campbell underwent surgery on Friday to replace the Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) that saved him in a near-death experience on Tuesday.
Semenya switching to 200m for Tokyo Olympics
Olympics

Semenya switching to 200m for Tokyo Olympics

March 13, 2020
Caster Semenya is switching to the 200 metres ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics following a rule change that could have affected her 800m title defence. The 29-year-old won 800m…
Kemoy Campbell escapes death once more, this time while driving
Jamaica Athletics

Kemoy Campbell escapes death once more, this time while driving

March 12, 2020
Just over a year after he collapsed at the Millrose Games in New York, Jamaica’s Kemoy Campbell experienced another harrowing experience on Tuesday; this time while driving.
Champs 2020 faces cancellation, Jamaica shuns Penns as COVID-19 wreaks havoc on sports
Jamaica Athletics

Champs 2020 faces cancellation, Jamaica shuns Penns as COVID-19 wreaks havoc on sports

March 10, 2020
Jamaica will not be sending athletes to the annual Penn Relays in Philadelphia out of concern for the safety of its athletes, who run the risk of being exposed to…
Fears over COVID-19 forces postponement of 2020 Grenada Invitational
Athletics

Fears over COVID-19 forces postponement of 2020 Grenada Invitational

March 10, 2020
Concerns regarding the spread of the deadly COVID-19 virus has led to the postponement of the 2020 Grenada Invitational, organisers said in a statement today.
Bryan Cummings
Jamaica Athletics

Media fraternity in Jamaica mourns passing of veteran sports photographer, Bryan Cummings

March 07, 2020
The media fraternity has been plunged into mourning following news of the passing of veteran photographer, Bryan Cummings. Cummings, who had been ailing with cancer for a while, died on…
Hungry for success, Julien Alfred cops Big 12 sprint double at Iowa State
NCAA Track&Field

Hungry for success, Julien Alfred cops Big 12 sprint double at Iowa State

March 02, 2020
Driven by a hunger for success, St Lucia’s Julien Alfred won the sprint double at the Big 12 indoor Track and Field Championships on the weekend spurring the University of…
Former Olympic champion Sun Yang handed eight-year ban for anti-doping breach
Olympics

Former Olympic champion Sun Yang handed eight-year ban for anti-doping breach

February 28, 2020
Three-time Olympic champion swimmer Sun Yang has been given an eight-year ban for breaching anti-doping regulations. The sanction was handed down on Friday after the Court of Arbitration for Sport…
Fraser-Pryce, Coleman, Gatlin among likely stars for 2020 Jamaica International Invitational
Jamaica Athletics

Fraser-Pryce, Coleman, Gatlin among likely stars for 2020 Jamaica International Invitational

February 26, 2020
A number of World Champions from the 2019 World Championships in Doha are reportedly being lined up for the Jamaica International Invitational set for May 2, 2020.

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COVID-19 forces cancellation of Cayamans Park Racing

COVID-19 forces cancellation of Cayamans…

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Decision to postpone Champs 'hurtful' but understandable insists Edwin Allen coach Michael Dyke

Decision to postpone Champs 'hurtful' bu…

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Champs Debate: Hdyel coach calls Champs cancellation 'stupid fix' - ISSA boss insists move carefully considered

Champs Debate: Hdyel coach calls Champs…

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