Campbell-Brown, Blake out of Jamaica Nationals
KINGSTON – Veronica Campbell-Brown and Yohan Blake, two of Jamaica’s premier Olympians, will miss the country’s National Trials this weekend. Campbell-Brown, a two-time Olympic 200m gold medalist tested positive for…
Ashmeade Loses out to Bolt in World Automatic Spot Decision
Jamaica’s Nickel Ashmeade, the 2012 Diamond League 200m title winner must now run at the Jamaica Trials for a spot to represent the country in the event at the World…
Lemaitre Defeats Gatlin in Rabat
France’s sprint specialist Christophe Lemaitre defeated Justin Gatlin, the American 2012 Olympic 100m bronze medalist, over 100 meters Saturday at the Rabat, Morocco World Challenge. Lemaitre, the 22-year-old European champion,…
Ivory Coast’s Murielle Ahouré Shocks Allyson Felix in Rome
While Justin Gatlin’s defeat of Usain Bolt took center stage in Rome last Thursday, two races prior was another major upset that was practically ignored: the women’s 200 meters featuring…
Usain Bolt Wants to Dominate Until 2016
“Look who’s back!” screamed a Diamond League poster online featuring an imposing frontal photo of Usain Bolt emerging into the spotlight. The world fastest man had arrived in Rome, where…
Gatlin Defeats Struggling Bolt over 100m
Two-time double Olympic champion Usain Bolt was defeated by Justin Gatlin in the 100m dash at yesterday’s Golden Gala in Rome. It was Bolt’s third defeat in a Diamond League…
Hansle Parchment Sets Jamaica Record at Prefontaine
Jamaica’s 2012 Olympic 110-meter hurdles bronze medalist Hansle Parchment ran a world-leading time and national record of 13.05secs (0.9m/s) to win the event at the Diamond League Prefontaine Classic in…
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…
Let Your Speed Do the Running, Asafa
There is no question that Asafa Powell is one of the greats of modern day sprinting. In fact, he has to be credited for inspiring a new generation of sprinters.…
Blend of Flavor, Spice at 2013 Millrose Games
Several athletes of Caribbean descent, as well as others whose roots run deep in countries outside of the Caribbean region, all representing colleges and high schools in the US, added…