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…
Melainie Walker Performs Against All Odds
Highly upset over being assigned lane 8 in the World Championships women’s 400m hurdles final this week, the defending Olympic and 2009 World champion, Jamaica’s Melaine Walker, thought seriously about…
Who Seem Set to Lose Big at Worlds?
The 13th World Championships begins in Daegu, South Korea, two weeks from today and the world’s greatest track stars are busy completing their proverbial dress rehearsal. As with any major…
Like Father, Like Daughter
THE world loves to watch her and she engages the world. She excites, she entertains and she pulls spectators into the competition with her. She likes to strike a pose…
Ashmeade Likely to Go For the 400m Next Year?
NEW YORK: Jamaica’s Nickel Ashmeade not only has turned into a world class sprinter, he also has come to like the 400m, an event that fans always have believed he…
Bravo to JC for Not Wanting to Win Champs at All Cost
The news that Jamaica College (JC) did not enter one of its star athletes to compete at the Jamaica Boys and Girls Athletics Championships (Champs) this week because he failed…