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Jamaica finished third with 12 medals!

by Chelsea Harley | October 6, 2019 | Athlete's Performances, Field, International, Track

Jamaica finished third on the medal table at the 2019 IAAF World Championships with 12 medals, eight more than they won two years ago in London. Three medals were mined today: silver to the men’s mile relay, bronze to the women’s mile relay and bronze to Danielle...

Two more medals for Jamaica!

by Chelsea Harley | October 5, 2019 | Athlete's Performances, Field, International, Track

Jamaica women’s sprint relay team delivered a fine victory at the IAAF World Championships on Saturday. The team of Natalliah Whyte, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Joneille Smith and Shericka Jackson led from gun to tape in a fast 41.44. Medals Day9Great running and...

Clayton celebrates bronze in 400mh!

by Chelsea Harley | October 4, 2019 | Athlete's Performances, Track

Intermediate hurdler Rushell Clayton made it lucky number seven for Jamaica at the IAAF World Championships in Doha, Qatar. Rushell ClaytonClayton produced a personal best of 53.74 to take the bronze medal behind a world record run from American Delilah Mohammed who...

Dacres takes silver at WC!

by Chelsea Harley | September 30, 2019 | Athlete's Performances, Field, International

National record holder Fedrick Dacres was not at his very best but he was still able to take silver in a close contest at the World championships. Dacres, who threw 66.94 metres, was beaten by his great rival, the Swede Daniel Stahl, with 67.59 metres. Lukas...

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce takes 4th WC gold in 100m

by Chelsea Harley | September 29, 2019 | Athlete's Performances, International, Track

Jamaica stepped up their medal chase at the World Championships on day three, taking gold and silver to take the tally to three, two gold and silver. The great Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce was in scintillating shape as she spread-eagled a good field to win the 100 metres...

Gayle grabs Jamaica’s 1st Gold in Doha!

by Chelsea Harley | September 28, 2019 | Athlete's Performances, Field, International, Track

Tajay Gayle is the toast of the town after two days of competition at the IAAF World Championships. The former Papine High school student and MVP athlete created a massive upset when he spanned 8.69 metres national record to give Jamaica’s its first ever gold medal in...