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...
Doha Déjà vu – Finishing with a Flourish
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Doha Déjà vu – Thomas-Dodd & Jackson
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...
Doha Déjà vu – Great Start
Jamaica got off to a great start at the 2019 World Championships in Doha, Qatar. Thanks to newcomer Tajay Gayle, super sprinter Shelly-Ann...
Gregory & Lorraine – 2 Medals in 15 Minutes in Sydney
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...
Changing Events! Ask Danny?
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...
Podium Finish for Kerr in 1960
By the best accounts, Jamaica has won 78 Olympic medals with all but one gained in track and field. Look a little closer and you find that on...
Run Like A Champion – Women’s 4x400m
The history of Jamaican track and field is filled with iconic moments. From the Helsinki Quartet's world record relay victory in the 1952 Olympics...
Excitement in The Shot Put: O’Dayne Richards
"I'm excited, in fact I'm very excited about 2015, I just want to reiterate that I have high standards for myself and if I achieve my goals, I think...
3 Minute Barrier Broken; Jamaica 4 x 400 m History Made
On August 13, 1995, Jamaica broke through the barrier that divides 4x400 teams and began a new era. Michael McDonald, Davian Clarke, Dennis Blake...
TRECIA Jumps Into History
Like Deon Hemmings on the track, triple jumper Trecia-Kaye Smith holds a unique place in Jamaica's athletics history. On August 7, 2005 at the World...
CAMERON – Independence Day Hero
Nothing tests a man's mettle like adversity. Jamaica's Bert Cameron was tested severely at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles and passed with flying...
Deon on Top in Atlanta
Pioneers like Cynthia Thompson, Una Morris and Rosie Allwood paved the way for a new generation led by Merlene Ottey to win track and field medals...
Great Expectations for Pinnock at Tennessee
Outstanding jumper/hurdler Wayne Pinnock is 'one of the best talents in the world'. That's the word from the University of Tennessee. Pinnock will...
First Big Win for Little VC
The glittering track and field career of Veronica Campbell-Brown, CD, has been filled with consistent success. With two individual wins a piece at...
Bolt’s Breakthrough
Fans argue endlessly about which race made it clear Usain Bolt would be a star. In most cases, the race selected is either Bolt's stunning 100...
Next In The Sprint Hurdles Line – Brittany Anderson?
Ever since 1990, when Michelle Freeman became the first Jamaican to pierce the 13 second barrier, the island has produced a steady stream of top...
McLeod Now With ‘#Foreverfaster’
Reigning 110m hurdles Olympic champion Omar McLeod is now a brand ambassador of shoe company Puma. McLeod, who failed in his attempt to retain his...
Feature on Diane Guthrie’s National Heptathlon Record
In 1911, the Right Excellent Norman Manley set a Boys Championships 100 yard record that lasted for 41 years. The Jamaican and NCAA heptathlon...
Kemoy Campbell Unscripted
World Athletics proudly brings you the premiere episode of our new athlete interview series Unscripted, featuring former Jamaican distance runner...
Briana Williams is Track & Field News High School Girls Athlete of the Year
By Leighton Levy October 24, 2019 SportsMax Track & Field News, widely recognized as the bible of the sport, has named Jamaica’s Briana Williams...
Eliud Kipchoge and Dalilah Muhammad named World Athletes of the Year
Posted by Athletics Weekly | Nov 23, 2019 Marathon star and world 400m hurdles record-holder receive top prizes at the World Athletics Awards in...