Uncle’s Advice Led Dowdie to LSU’s Hall of Fame
Last month, retired Jamaican sprinter Peta-Gaye Dowdie was inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame at Louisiana State University (LSU) where she studied and competed from 1997 to 2000. The soft-spoken Dowdie said advice from an uncle spurred her on to a fine career...
The Winning Year – Elaine Thompson-Herah – Female World Athlete of the Year
Elaine Thompson-Herah is the Female World Athlete of the Year. Thompson-Herah, who repeated her 2016 Olympic sprint double this year in Tokyo, was presented with her award at an online World Athletics ceremony. After finishing third in both the 100m and 200m at...
Is it – Third Time’s the Charm for Elaine?
Elaine Thompson-Herah is a finalist in balloting for the Female World Athlete of the Year Award for the third time in her career. Thompson-Herah, who repeated her 2016 Olympic sprint double this year in Tokyo, was shortlisted alongside 4 other Olympic gold medal...