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…
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…
Jamaican Gov Honors Usain Bolt
In less that a month, a second Caribbean athletes has been officially honored by his country for his stellar performance on the track. First, it was Daniel Bailey of Antigua…