by Webtech | October 25, 2024 | Awards
Kingston, Jamaica – A trio of Jamaican track and field legends, Hansle Parchment, Fitz-Albert Coleman, and Paul Francis, were recently honoured with prestigious national awards, recognizing their immense contributions to the sport. Hansle Parchment: The Olympic gold...
by Webtech | November 2, 2023 | Awards, World Athletics, World Championships
Fans invited to vote for their favourite moment Six moments have been shortlisted for this year’s International Fair Play Award, with fans invited to vote for their favourite. The shortlist was selected by a jury of members of the International Fair Play...
by Webtech | November 2, 2023 | Awards, World Athletics, World U20
Jamaican 400m hurdler Roshawn Clarke has been nominated for the 2023 Men’s Rising Star Award by World Athletics. The award recognizes the best U20 athlete of the year, and Clarke is one of three finalists, alongside Erriyon Knighton of the USA and Emmanuel...
by Webtech | February 6, 2023 | Awards, Development Meets, Video Interview
Seymour Newman was a fearsome competitor over both the 400m and the 800m for Jamaica in the 70s. Tall, fast, strong and fluid, he gave his competitors nightmares at every turn. Newman, who held the national record in the 800m for over 45 years (1977 to 2022) was one...
by Webtech | February 5, 2023 | Awards, Development Meets, Video Interview
Five stalwarts of local track and field were honoured by the organisers at the 2023 edition of the JAAA/Puma/Jamalco Development Meet at Halse Hall, Clarendon on Saturday. Those getting plaques were; immediate past president of the JAAA, Dr Warren Blake, former...
by Webtech | January 24, 2023 | Athlete's Performances, Awards, Commonwealth Games, World Championships
At the conclusion of the RJRGleaner Sportsman & Sportswoman of the Year Award on Friday, January 20, 2023, Track and Field walked away with the coveted top spots. Sportswoman of the Year went to Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce who had a fantastic season on the track...
