Racers Track Club Getting Its Women Up To Speed
Ever wondered why the Racers Track Club in Jamaica hasn’t produced prominent female athletes? Well, that could change soon, based on what Glen Mills, president and head coach, told The…
Trailblazer Dennis Johnson’s Vision Sees Reality at UTech
Which long-time track fan hasn’t heard of Dennis Johnson or DJ, former world-class sprinter and coach extraordinaire? This Jamaican has represented his country at the highest level of track: the…
New Book Analyzes Jamaica’s Success on the Track
Usain Bolt may be the fastest and most spectacular Jamaican athlete, but he and his countrywoman Shelly-Ann Fraser are standing on the shoulders of fleet-footed giants of both genders and…
Will The C’wealth Games be Pulled Off Like a Big Indian Wedding?
Almost one year ago, October 3 to be exact, India’s Sport Minister Manohar Singh Gill likened the 2010 Commonwealth Games to be held in his capital city Delhi unto a…
Jamaican Gov Honors Usain Bolt
In less that a month, a second Caribbean athletes has been officially honored by his country for his stellar performance on the track. First, it was Daniel Bailey of Antigua…
The Stars Aligning for Carter and Forsythe
Some weeks ago, we asked the question: Is Mario Forsythe about to turn the corner in becoming a world-class sprinter? Based on his recent track record, we suspected that it…
Is Mario Forsythe About to Turn the Corner?
Jamaican sprinters Mario Forsythe and Nesta Carter were born the same month of the same year: October 1985. Seven years ago, they left the island’s 2003 Boys and Girls Track…
Haiti’s Moise Joseph Sets the Pace
DOES the pace-setter ever feel tempted to challenge the athletes in a race and keep going beyond his job description? Haiti’s Olympian Moise Joseph is one who knows that feeling…
Blake’s 200m Run Is No Surprise
While the world and his wife are freaking out over Yohan Blake’s race against Tyson Gay, I am not the least bit surprised; it has been a long time coming.…
Philadelphia Abuzz as Bolt Heads into Town
All roads continue to lead to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania today and tomorrow for the 116th Penn Relay Carnival at the University of Pennsylvania’s Franklin Field Stadium. And, as in past years,…