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Nayoka Clunis wins sixth hammer throw national title
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KINGSTON, Jamaica —   Nayoka Clunis claimed a sixth women’s hammer throw national title Sunday, topping the field at the JAAA National Championships a...
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Miss Universe Jamaica parish crownings set for Mandeville
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MANCHESTER, Jamaica — An evening of elegance, aspiration, and pageantry is set to unfold as the Miss Universe Jamaica (MUJ) Clarendon, Manchester & St...
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Brianna Lyston wins 100m in Holland
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KINGSTON, Jamaica— Jamaica’s Brianna Lyston clocked  10.99 seconds (-0.6m/s) to win the women’s 100m at Sunday’s FannyBlankers-Koen (FBK) Games in Hen...
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Yamal scores on injury return as Spain thrash Saudi Arabia
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ATLANTA, United States (AFP) — Lamine Yamal's return sparked Spain's World Cup into life as the European champions ran riot to beat Saudi Arabia 4-0 i...
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PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) –  The University of the West Indies (UWI) has joined the international community in mourning the passing of Emeritus Pr...
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PAHO member states agree on key decisions to strengthen Caribbean health
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WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) says the 178th Session of its Executive Committee has concluded after fo...
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Dads celebrated at JCF Cadet Academy pre-Father’s Day event
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Dads celebrated at JCF Cadet Academy pre-Father’s Day event
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—  A sharp salute, though symbolic in nature, captured a moment of pride, unfiltered gratitude, genuine sincerity, and profound respe...
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LAS VEGAS, United States (AFP) — The drug-fueled Enhanced Games have put competing athletes under scrutiny, with critics asking why they signed up for...
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First female sprinter joins ‘Enhanced Games’
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First female sprinter joins ‘Enhanced Games’
December 17, 2025
LAS VEGAS, United States — A 60-metre sprinter from the United States has become the first female track athlete to join the controversial Enhanced Gam...
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Liberian sprinter among seven athletes joining Enhanced Games
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LAS VEGAS, United States — As the new sporting spectacle prepares to launch in May 2026 seven new athletes have joined the Enhanced Games including Li...
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‘I rep Jamaica through and through’ — Bolt on allegiance debate, Tokyo expectations
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‘I rep Jamaica through and through’ — Bolt on allegiance debate, Tokyo expectations
BY ANDRE LOWE Sports content manager lowea@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 10, 2025
TOKYO, Japan -  Global track and field icon Usain Bolt has weighed in on the controversial issue of athletes switching allegiance, insisting that repr...
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Jamaicans to participate in German meet
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PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 15, 2025
Jamaican sprinters Odaine McPherson, Sandrey Davison, as well as Kemba Nelson will be seeking honours when they compete at Friday’s International Nort...
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Sha’Carri Richardson charged with domestic violence offence   –  reports
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August 2, 2025
SEATTLE, United States – World 100m Champion Sha’Carri Richardson spent the night in police custody on Sunday after being charged with a domestic viol...
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National Trials 2025: 100m finals set to sizzle
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June 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Between the end of one of the greatest sprint careers and the beginning of what could be some spectacular performances for years t...
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