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Trinidad and Tobago sprinter Michelle Lee Ahye.
T&T Athletics

Lee Ahye will be big miss for T&T admits NAAATT president Serrette

September 15, 2019
Trinidad and Tobago National Association of Athletics Administrations (NAAATT) president Ephraim Serrette has admitted the loss of sprinter Michelle Lee-Ayhe will be a big blow for the twin island republic…
Steven Gardiner
World Championships

Gardiner hits form ahead of World Championships

September 14, 2019
With financial issues looming large for the Bahamas, there is one man who promises to bring some light to the islands. In the wake of the ravages of Hurricane Dorian,…
Veronica Campbell-Brown blows a kiss at the maquette of the statue that is to be mounted on October 20 at Statue Park in Kingston.
Jamaica Athletics

Veronica Campbell-Brown signs off on statue for Oct. 20 unveiling

September 12, 2019
All is now set for the installation of the statue of the Jamaican Olympic and World Champion sprinter, Veronica Campbell Brown that is to be unveiled at Statue Park at…
Commonwealth Games 100m champ, Michelle-lee Ahye suspended for anti-doping violation
T&T Athletics

Commonwealth Games 100m champ, Michelle-lee Ahye suspended for anti-doping violation

September 12, 2019
Trinidad and Tobago’s 100m champion Michelle Lee Ahye is likely to miss the 2019 IAAF World Championships of Athletics later this month after she was put on a provisional suspension…
'Excited' Bloomfield ready to give of his best in Doha
World Championships

'Excited' Bloomfield ready to give of his best in Doha

September 11, 2019
Akeem Bloomfield is elated that he was selected to compete in the individual 400m at the IAAF World Championships of Athletics this month-end and has declared that he is ready…
Briana Williams named in 55-member Jamaica team to IAAF World Champs
World Championships

Briana Williams named in 55-member Jamaica team to IAAF World Champs

September 11, 2019
2018 World U20 100m champion Briana Williams was selected on a provisional basis to Jamaica’s 55-member team to the IAAF World Athletics Championships in Doha from September 27-October 6.
I will never take drugs in my life – Coleman
World Championships

I will never take drugs in my life – Coleman

September 11, 2019
Christian Coleman has hit out at "disrespectful fake fans" and vowed he will never fail a drugs test in his life after being cleared to compete in the World Athletics…
Briana Williams anti-doping hearing set for September 23, 24, 25
Jamaica Athletics

Briana Williams anti-doping hearing set for September 23, 24, 25

September 10, 2019
September 23,24 and 25 have been set aside for the anti-doping hearing case involving World U20 champion Briana Williams.
Max Kellerman's track comments misinformed - Donovan Bailey
Athletics

Max Kellerman's track comments misinformed - Donovan Bailey

September 06, 2019
Former 100m world record holder Donovan Bailey has joined the throng of track and field greats who have come out against ESPN Max Kellerman who said track and field athletes…
'95 World champ Bailey expects DeGrasse to deliver in Doha
Diamond League

'95 World champ Bailey expects DeGrasse to deliver in Doha

September 06, 2019
The 1996 Olympic 100m champion Donovan Bailey believes fellow Canadian Andre DeGrasse will be under tremendous pressure to perform at the IAAF World Championships of Athletics in Doha later this…
Williams wins a diamond, US$50,000 and a spot on Jamaica's team to the World Championships in Doha in three weeks.
Diamond League

Danielle Williams destroys the field to win Diamond League title and a spot in Doha

September 06, 2019
Danielle Williams won herself a diamond, US$50,000 and a place at the IAAF World Championships of Athletics following a commanding performance at the Diamond League meeting in Brussels on Friday.
Kemoy Campbell retires from track after doctors' advice
Jamaica Athletics

Kemoy Campbell retires from track after doctors' advice

September 05, 2019
Seven months after he collapsed and almost died on the track at the 2019 Millrose Games in New York, Jamaica’s Kemoy Campbell has announced his retirement from track and field…
Usain Bolt (left) and Carl Lewis.
Athletics

Usain Bolt, Carl Lewis slam reporter over ‘disrespect’

September 05, 2019
Jamaican track legend Usain Bolt and his United States counterpart Carl Lewis, rarely agree on anything, but both have stood firmly beside each other in chiding ESPN reporter Max Kellerman,…
Blanca Fernandez Ochoa: Body of Winter Olympics medalist found in Spain
Olympics

Blanca Fernandez Ochoa: Body of Winter Olympics medalist found in Spain

September 04, 2019
The body of Blanca Fernandez Ochoa has been found by rescue teams after the former Olympic skier went missing last month. Fernandez, who became Spain's first female Winter Games medallist…
Coleman free to compete at World Athletics Championships after USADA withdraws case
World Championships

Coleman free to compete at World Athletics Championships after USADA withdraws case

September 02, 2019
The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) announced on Monday that it is withdrawing its charges against American track and field star Christian Coleman. Coleman, 23, was facing a possible two-year…
Van Niekerk will not defend World Championships title
World Championships

Van Niekerk will not defend World Championships title

September 02, 2019
Olympic champion Wayde van Niekerk has confirmed a knee injury will rule him out of defending his 400 metres title at the IAAF World Championships. The 400m world record holder…
Jamaica's Shanieka Rickett's
Jamaica Athletics

Ricketts encouraged by consistency

September 01, 2019
Jamaica triple jumper Shanieka Ricketts contends she is encouraged by the consistency of recent performances, after claiming the women’s title at the ISTAF Berlin World Challenge Meeting, in Germany on…
Jamaica's Omar McLeod.
Jamaica Athletics

McLeod thrilled with 'final rehearsal' for Doha

September 01, 2019
Jamaica Olympic and world 110m hurdles champion Omar McLeod expressed delight with his conditioning as the clock counts down to the IAAF World Championships, in Doha later this month. The…
Crooks seen here with his mother died on Sunday morning after a short battle with stomach cancer.
Jamaica Athletics

Former Kingston College quarter-miler Twayne Crooks dies from stomach cancer

September 01, 2019
Former standout Jamaican high-school athlete Twayne Crooks died Sunday morning from stage-four stomach cancer, his mother Marie Chambers-Garvey has confirmed.
Jamaica's Briana Williams.
Jamaica Athletics

Former JADCO boss Shirley doesn't share JAAA boss Blake's optimism on Williams

August 29, 2019
Former Executive Director of the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission Renee Ann Shirley admits that she does not share the optimism of Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) president Warren Blake regarding the…
Shanieka Ricketts' right approach yields 2019 Diamond League title
Athletics

Shanieka Ricketts' right approach yields 2019 Diamond League title

August 29, 2019
Finding the right approach at the right time helped propel Shanieka Ricketts to her first Diamond League win and with it the 2019 Diamond League triple-jump crown in Zurich on…
Miller-Uibo, Ricketts mine diamonds in Zurich
Diamond League

Miller-Uibo, Ricketts mine diamonds in Zurich

August 29, 2019
Shaunae Miller-Uibo and Shanieka Ricketts won diamonds in the 200m and triple jump respectively at the first of two Diamond League finals in Zurich on Thursday.
Asafa Powell
Jamaica Athletics

Bad signs for Asafa in Spain

August 28, 2019
Asafa Powell is looking further and further away from the heady form that saw him set two world records over 100 metres after the ‘Sub-10 King’ could only manage a…
JAAA president Dr Warren Blake optimistic Williams could be exonerated
Jamaica Athletics

JAAA president Dr Warren Blake optimistic Williams could be exonerated

August 27, 2019
Dr Warren Blake, President of the Jamaica Athletic Administrative Association (JAAA) is optimistic that Briana Williams could be exonerated after testing positive for the diuretic at the Jamaican national championships…
Lawyer wants speedy resolution to Briana Williams case, expresses concern over leaks
Jamaica Athletics

Lawyer wants speedy resolution to Briana Williams case, expresses concern over leaks

August 27, 2019
Dr. Emir Crowne, the sports lawyer selected to represent Briana Williams is seeking a speedy resolution to the case against the athlete in the relation to the diuretic found in…
JADCO did not leak athlete's AAF to media says board chairman
Jamaica Athletics

JADCO did not leak athlete's AAF to media says board chairman

August 27, 2019
Chairman of the board of the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission Alexander Williams said leaks about the Jamaican athlete who returned an adverse analytical finding at the country’s national championships in June,…
Olympic champion Rudisha 'fine with no injuries' after bus crash
Olympics

Olympic champion Rudisha 'fine with no injuries' after bus crash

August 26, 2019
David Rudisha has confirmed he incredibly emerged unharmed from a "tragic road accident" as he collided with a bus. The Kenyan athlete, who won gold in the 800 metres at…
Zurich selected to stage Diamond League Final
Diamond League

Zurich selected to stage Diamond League Final

August 26, 2019
Zurich will host the Diamond League Final in 2020 and 2021 as the series switches to a single-day format. Since being established in 2010, the Diamond League has staged dual…
Good Samaritan 5k winners Areita Martin (Rainforest Seafoods) and Henry Thomas (UCT Steppas) pose after claiming top spot.
Jamaica Athletics

Martin, Thomas take tops awards at Good Samaritan 5k

August 25, 2019
Areita Martin and Henry Thomas emerged as winners in the women’s and men’s senior categories, respectively, as the curtains came down on the 8th staging of the 2019 Good Samaritan…
Coleman confident of clearing his name after allegedly missing drugs tests
Athletics

Coleman confident of clearing his name after allegedly missing drugs tests

August 25, 2019
Sprinter Christian Coleman is confident he will be cleared to go for gold at the IAAF World Athletics Championships next month after reportedly being charged with an anti-doping rule violation.…
Stepheni-Ann McPherson
Diamond League

McPherson surprises Paris field from outside lane

August 24, 2019
Jamaica’s Stephenie-Ann McPherson ran a blinding final 50 to win the 400 metres inside the Charlety Stadium at the Paris Diamond League on Saturday. McPherson clocked 51.11 seconds to claim…
Elaine Thomson of Jamaica smiles after winning the women's 100m at the IAAF Diamond League athletics meeting at Charlety Stadium in Paris on Saturday, August 24, 2019.
Diamond League

Thompson not 100 per cent yet despite impressive wins

August 24, 2019
Elaine Thompson, despite putting together consistent wins over 100 metres this season, believes she is still not at 100 per cent just yet. Thompson made it five wins from as…
Hanna Green (left) squeezes ahead of Jamaica's Natoya Goule (centre) on her way to winning the women's 800m at the IAAF Diamond League athletics meeting at Charlety Stadium in Paris on Saturday, August 24, 2019.
Diamond League

Goule pipped in Paris race for the tape

August 24, 2019
Despite saving something for the finish, Jamaica’s Natoya Goule was pipped by a well-timed late sprint from the United States’ Hanna Green during their 800-metre Diamond League meeting in Paris…
Elaine Thomson of Jamaica, centre, competes on her way to winning the women's 100m the IAAF Diamond League athletics meeting at Charlety Stadium in Paris on Saturday, August 24, 2019.
Diamond League

Elaine Thompson continues 100-metre dominance in Paris

August 24, 2019
Jamaican sprinter Elaine Thompson continues to look unbeatable over 100 metres lately, easing to her latest victory at the Paris Diamond League on Saturday.
Shanieka Ricketts
Diamond League

Ricketts still in search of 15m mark after fourth-place Paris finish

August 24, 2019
Jamaican triple jumper, Shanieka Ricketts, is still in search of the elusive 15-metre mark after a fourth-place finish at the Paris Diamond League on Saturday. The triple jump was won…
Great Britain's Zharnel Hughes.
Athletics

Hughes sets sights on longstanding Linford Christie record

August 23, 2019
Anguillan-born British sprinter Zharnel Hughes will take aim at the longstanding national 100m record of Linford Christie, at this weekend’s British Championships in Birmingham. Hughes seems to be approaching close…

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