Nesta Carter Working Harder on Getting out Faster
Jamaican sprinter Nesta Carter flew into icy New York last night when the city was being pummeled by yet another snow storm. The 100m specialist is in the Big Apple…
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…
London 2012 the Target for Ferguson-McKenzie
“I have the 4×1 relay gold medal; now I want the individual gold, and that keeps me hungry,” says Debbie Ferguson-McKenzie, looking to represent her country at yet another Olympics:…
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…
Jamaica’s Inez Turner Makes her Mark at Winston-Salem
“I am happy to be the interim head coach at Winston-Salem State University , and I really enjoy working with the athletes,” declared Inez Turner, who recently took over at…
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…
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…
Don’t Count Veronica Campbell-Brown Out
Jamaica’s sprint queen Veronica Campbell-Brown (VCB), the reigning 200m Olympic champion has been experiencing a rebirth this season. The 28-year-old former Vere Technical High School and University of Arkansas stand-out,…
How to Step up Kemoy Campbell’s Distance Running
Twenty-five years ago, Mark Elliot crowned a Jamaica Boys Athletics Championships career with a record run in the 5000m. Today, he is one of several US college coaches recruiting current…