How The Jamaicans Exceeded Expectations in Doha
Jamaicans were concerned about their would-be performances in Doha, but as it turned out, it was totally unfounded. At the Jamaican Trials in late June, for example, hurdling revelation Danielle…
Tajay Gayle Jumps into Jamaica’s History Book
Jamaica’s 23-year-old long jumper Tajay Gayle leaped into his country’s history book yesterday (28) by winning long jump gold with 8.69 meters at the 2019 World Championships in Athletics in…
Jamaican Juniors Who Unleash Their Power on The Backstretch
The backstretch/second leg of the 4x100m relay is fascinating to watch; for me it is usually where the party begins, and the magic happens. Quite often, it’s run by a…
As Jamaica’s Men’s, Women’s Relay Teams Prepare for Doha…
Jamaica’s performance at the 125thPenn Relays in the US has left me with food for thought: the status of its sprinters. Victory by the women in the USA vs the…
Brace for Scorching Times from EA’s Twins and Davis at Champs
As the renown Jamaica Boys and Girls Athletics Championships looms March 26-30), one event has fans salivating; it’s the Class 3 girls (14-15 years old) 100m, which should feature 14-yr-old…
Veterans Felix, Campbell-Brown off Track for 2019 Season
Two top veteran sprinters who were quiet during 2018 will not be on the track for 2019, and whether they will be in 2020, an Olympic year, remains in question.…
News from Around The World
Kenyan Distance Runner Found Murdered Kenyan police have launched a manhunt after the body of female athlete Damaris Muthee Mutua, 28, was found with stab wounds recently in the town…
Jamaica’s Natoya Goule Now a Global Challenger over 800m
Fresh off her July 13, 2018 impressive performance at the Rabat stop of the IAAF Diamond League, Jamaica’s 800-meter specialist Natoya Goule stepped up her game several notches for a…
Caribbean Top Guns Rule at Racers Grand Prix
Two of the biggest names in Caribbean athletics show they are working their way back to top form after being away from the track for the 2017 season. In the…
Calabar High Sets Big Records at The Penn Relays
Calabar sounded the alarm when its quartet of Rosean Young, Christopher Taylor, Tyreke Wilson, and De’Jour Russell clocked 39.51secs to win the Championship of America 4x100m. That time became the…