Trinidad’s Jehue Gordon Adjusting to Life as a Pro
In only Jehue Gordon’s second year of running with the big boys, fans tend to forget that even though he has accomplished so much in his young track career, the…
I Wouldn’t Count Out Asafa, Says Steve Mullings
Steve Mullings said that it is going to take a 9.7 performance to win the 100m at the Jamaica national trials and that he will be ready. Mulling, who is…
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…
Kirani James: We’re Motivated to Put Grenada on The Map
“IT IS a very special feeling to represent my country, and we are happy for the support that we get from our fans back home,” said Kirani James, the reigning…
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…
It is Misplaced Penalty to Exclude the Athletes from Champs
The news that athletes from all of nine schools cannot compete at the prestigious 4-day Jamaica Boys and Girls Athletics Championships (Champs) next week, because their schools were late in…
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…