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Lerone Clarke Wins 2010 Commonwealth 100 metres

by Chelsea Harley | October 8, 2020 | Athlete's Performances

On October 7, 2010, at the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, Lerone Clarke underlined Jamaica’s dominance of men’s sprinting with a decisive victory in the 100 metres. Clarke’s win, and gold for Trecia Smith in the triple jump, were the highlights of a solid...

Doha Déjà vu – Finishing with a Flourish

by Chelsea Harley | October 4, 2020 | Athlete's Performances

Jamaica finished its campaign at the 2019 World Championships with a flourish, collecting medals on October 4, 5 and 6. Among them was the team’s third gold medal of the meet and a second one for super sprinter Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce. This last tranche of...

Doha Déjà vu – Thomas-Dodd & Jackson

by Chelsea Harley | October 1, 2020 | Athlete's Performances

After scoring medals on September 28, 29 and 30, Jamaica’s team to the 2019 World Championships had to wait until October 3 to add to its tally. The wait was worth it as Danniel Thomas-Dodd produced a landmark performance in the shot put and Shericka Jackson...

Doha Déjà vu – Great Start

by Chelsea Harley | September 28, 2020 | Athlete's Performances

Jamaica got off to a great start at the 2019 World Championships in Doha, Qatar. Thanks to newcomer Tajay Gayle, super sprinter Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and barrier breaker Fedrick Dacres, Jamaica gathered three medals early in the Championships. Moreover, all three...

Gregory & Lorraine – 2 Medals in 15 Minutes in Sydney

by Chelsea Harley | September 25, 2020 | Athlete's Performances

In 15 minutes on September 25 at the 2000 Olympics, Gregory Haughton and Lorraine Graham re-established Jamaica as a 400 metres super power. Graham became the first woman from the island to win an Olympic medal in the one lap event and Haughton raced to the first...

Changing Events! Ask Danny?

by Chelsea Harley | September 7, 2020 | Athlete's Performances

For those contemplating a change of events, there’s no better Jamaican case study than the story of Danny McFarlane. The 2000 Olympic 400 metres finalist made a successful switch from the 400 metres to the 400 metre hurdles. The change made him one of the...