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Athletics
Samuda appointed honourary member of international sports medicine body
Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) President Christopher Samuda has been appointed an honourary member of the Scientific Committee for the International Congress of Physical Education, Sports and Kinesiotherapy, an international congress which is hosted by the National... Read More
Frano's gift to education
When Claudia Francis Carignan, the sister of Alfred “Frano” Francis, made her transition in January 2018 in her Atlanta hometown, the Running Events Road Race guru said the family was heartbroken. Read More
Thomas-Dodd is lone Jamaican winner at Hungarian Grand Prix
Commonwealth Games gold medallist Danniel Thomas-Dodd was the only Jamaican winner at yesterday's Istvan Gyulai Memorial meet in Budapest, a part of the Hungarian Grand Prix, while Fedrick Dacres was second in the men's discus throw event. Read More
JAAA names 39 for PanAm Junior Champs
Jamaica will be hoping to surpass the seven medals won two years ago at the Pan-American Under-20 track and field championships in Puerto Rico after selecting a 49-member team to participate in the 20th edition in San Jose, Costa Rica, July... Read More
Jamaica end with 39 medals at NACAC Championships
Jamaica added four medals on Sunday's third and final day of the 10th NACAC Under-23 and Under-18 Championships in Quarertaro, Mexico, with Rajay Morris setting a Championship record 20.82 seconds to win the Under-18 200m, while the Under-23 mixed 4x400m relay team ended the... Read More
Ralford Mullings sets new National Youth shot put record at NACAC Champs
Ralford Mullings set a new National Youth Record (NYR) 20.96m in the Under-18 boys' shot put final and sprint hurdler Vashaun Vascianna won the gold medal on yesterday's morning third session of the 10th NACAC Under-23 and Under-18 Championships in Quarertaro,... Read More
Will he or won't he?
Jamaica's rising sprint star Oblique Seville refused to confirm or deny rumours that he will join the professional ranks after he withdrew from Jamaica's team to the NACAC Games currently on in Mexico. Read More
Lyles becomes fourth-fastest 200m runner of all-time
Lausanne, Switzerland (AFP) — American Noah Lyles became the fourth-fastest man in history over 200 metres with a stunning Diamond League victory in 19.50 seconds at Lausanne yesterday. Read More
'Mommy Rocket' expected to explode at Lausanne Diamond League
All eyes will be on two-time Olympic 100m gold medallist Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce at the Lausanne Diamond League in Switzerland today following her mysterious run last time out at the Prefontaine Classic. Read More
RJR recapture INSPORTS Basic Schools Championships crown
Citizen's Advice Bureau (CAB)/RJR captured their ninth title of the Institute of Sports (INSPORTS) Basic Schools Athletics Championships at the National Stadium on Wednesday. Read More
Jamaicans bow into action at NACAC Champs in Mexico
The Jamaican team is expected to get off to a good start in today's opening sessions of the three-day NACAC Under-23 and Under-18 Championships in Quarertaro, Mexico. Read More
Andre Ewers relishing opportunity to wear national colours
Andre Ewers had one dream and that is to represent his country. Read More
Jamaicans end CCCAN on high, cop 7 medals on final day
Jamaica's swim team brought the curtains down on the 32nd Central American and Caribbean Confederation Swimming Championship (CCCAN) in fine form, claiming seven medals on the final day of pool action in Bridgetown, Barbados, on Tuesday. Read More
IOC's 'Olympic House' fuels JOA's transformational spirit
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on June 23, Olympic Day, officially opened its new and modern headquarters named and styled 'Olympic House' in Lausanne, Switzerland, home of the Olympic Movement. Read More
Thompson, Dodd second at Prefontaine; Shelly eighth in 100m stroll
Two second-place finishes were the best for the Jamaicans at yesterday's Prefontaine Classic Diamond League meeting, held at Cobb Track and Angell Field at Stanford University, California, yesterday. Read More
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