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PHOTOS: Jamaican athletes in Beijing
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryceengages in conversationwith her Chinese fans.
Athletics, Sports, World Championships 2013
August 20, 2015

PHOTOS: Jamaican athletes in Beijing

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce signs autographs.

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce engaged in conversation with her Chinese fans.

The radiant smile of Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce

400m specialist Kaliese Spencer on the track.

Sherone Simpson (walking in front) and Anastasia Le-Roy make their way to training.

Natoya Goule, who will represent Jamaica in the 800 metres, poses in front of a World Championships poster.

Sprinter Natasha Morrison going through her paces.

Rusheen McDonald (all Jamaican athletes in yellow), Christine Day (centre) and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce on the track in Beijing.

Sprinters Nesta Carter (left) and Julian Forte.

Usain Bolt’s photo is shown on promotional banners across Beijing.

Elaine Thompson preparing to run in the 200m.

Discus thrower Jason Morgan going through his warm-up routine.

Coaches Jerry Holness and Michael Clarke.

Stephen Francis, coach of the MVP Track Club, on his way to work at the Bird’s Nest.

Outside the Chinese National Stadium known to the world as the Bird’s Nest.

Security for the World Championships in Beijing is ever present.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Security for the World Championships in Beijing is ever present.
CoachesJerry Holness(left) andMichaelClarke.
400m hurdlesspecialist KalieseSpencer on the track.Sherone Simpson(walking in front)and AnastasiaLe-Roy make theirway to training.
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce signsautographs.The radiantsmile ofShelly-AnnFraser-Pryce.
Usain Bolt’s photo isshown on promotionalbanners across Beijing.
Elaine Thompson preparing to run inthe 200m.
Sprinters Nesta Carter (left)and Julian Forte.
Natoya Goule, who will representJamaica in the 800 metres, poses infront of a World Championships poster.
Rusheen McDonald (all Jamaican athletes in yellow), ChristineDay (centre) and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce on the track in Beijing.
Outside the Chinese National Stadiumknown to the world as the Bird’s Nest.
Discus thrower JasonMorgan going throughhis warm-up routine.

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