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…
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,…
As The Ja.-US Women’s Sprint Relay Battle Continues…
Track and field camps have begun their preparation for both amateurs and those in the professional ranks, as the 2013 season comes into focus. But amidst this forward thinking remains…