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Wray, Pottinger register wins at ACC outdoors
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Wray, Pottinger register wins at ACC outdoors
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KINGSTON, Jamaica –  Jamaicans Despiro Wray of Florida State University and Brandon Pottinger were winners on Friday’s second day of the Atlantic Coas...
‘I am my own therapy’ says Elaine Thompson-Herah
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‘I am my own therapy’ says Elaine Thompson-Herah
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—Jamaican sprinter Elaine Thompson-Herah says while returning to the sport following a break due to Achilles injury has been challeng...
World Athletics rejects transfer of Jamaican quartet to Turkey
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World Athletics rejects transfer of Jamaican quartet to Turkey
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Four top Jamaican athletes, including 2024 Olympic men’s discus champion Roje Stona, have had their requests to switch allegiance to Turkey rejected b...
Jason Pitter’s rise to fame
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Jason Pitter’s rise to fame
April 15, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Rising star Jason Pitter is a coach’s dream, having moved his 400m personal best from 50 seconds to 45 seconds in two years. The 15-...
Queen’s/Grace Jackson meet cancelled
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Queen’s/Grace Jackson meet cancelled
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The Queen's/Grace Jackson Development Meet, which had been scheduled for January 31, became the latest athletic event to be cancelled on Thursday. “Th...

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