Jamaicans Shine in Unfavorable New York Weather
The weather in New York was far from favorable for track and field – rainy, windy and cold – but Caribbean athletes, particularly the Jamaicans, found a way to shine…
Jamaica Takes 200m, Medley to Close out WYC
Michael O’Hara ran a world youth-leading 20.63 to win the boys 200m and Jamaica clocked a world youth best of 1 minute, 49.23 seconds to win the medley relay and…
Keshorn Walcott: Surprise Performance of 2012
This young Trinidadian javelin thrower truly has hurled his way up the ranks. He was a three-time winner in the Under-20 javelin throw at the CARIFTA Games, a two-time North,…
Former HS Hurdler Weir Finds His 200m Footing
Warren Weir, a rising star in the Jamaican galaxy, says some people believe he’s hyped and unapproachable. But to everyone who feels that way, he says, “I don’t have horns,…
Blake Sees Relay Record in London
World 100m champion Yohan Blake has said in essence that Jamaica could break its own sprint relay world record of 37.01secs if the team is firing well off all cylinders…
Asafa Powell Finds New Motivation
Former 100m world record holder Asafa Powell has said the upcoming London Olympics could be his last. With that in mind, he is leaving no stone unturned to qualify to…
US Hurdler Dawn Harper Springs from Caribbean Roots
Olympic 100m Hurdles defending champion Dawn Harper of the U.S. has Caribbean roots, and it was news to her when she learned that her paternal grandfather is Jamaican. “Yes, I…
Felix Sanchez: Inspiration of 2012
That which first impressed us about this 400m hurdles specialist is his commitment to the Caribbean region. Born in New York City to Dominican parents, Sanchez was raised by his…
Why the 60m Suits Powell Just Fine
Asafa Powell’s management team has announced that for the first time in eight years he will be competing indoors this upcoming season. And the news has stirred interesting reaction among…
Did Steve Mullings Get a Raw Deal?
Jamaican sprinter Steve Mullings, who celebrates his 29th birthday on Monday, November 28, was recently sentenced to a lifetime ban from athletics by the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCo) for testing…