by Hubert Lawrence | July 20, 2021 | Athlete's Performances, Track
When Herb McKenley won the silver medal in the 100 metres in the 1952 Olympics, he wrote the first chapter in Jamaica’s memorable history in sprinting. When Tyquendo Tracey, Yohan Blake and Oblique Seville go to the blocks for the 100 metres on July 28, they...
by Hubert Lawrence | July 6, 2021 | Track
In 1996, Alex Morgan was part of a George Mason University team chasing its NCAA title. Morgan’s mission was to contribute with a big run in the 800 metres. He was so successful that he set a Jamaica indoor record that endured for 25 years. Morgan produced the...
by Webtech | June 28, 2021 | Track
Last week’s National Senior Championships produced several revisions to the Jamaican all-time performance list, with Shericka Jackson, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Stephenie-ann McPherson, Jaheel Hyde and Damion Thomas the prime movers. Converted from the 400...
by Webtech | June 26, 2021 | Track
Fast, young, 100 metre hurdlers, Brittany Anderson and Ackera Nugent are reaping the benefits of patient development. So says David Riley, head of the Excelsior High School Track and Field programme that guided Nugent to a World Under 18 record. Anderson set two World...
by Webtech | June 23, 2021 | Track
After a fine US College season, Davonte Burnett is here in the land of his father’s birth to compete at this week’s National Senior Championships. The incomparable Usain Bolt is Burnett’s inspiration and he will be racing to follow in the great...
by Webtech | June 13, 2021 | Field, Track
Runner-up finishes for Roje Stona and Lamara Distin secured top billing for Jamaicans at last week’s NCAA Outdoor Championships at Eugene, Oregon. Stona, now at Clemson University, and Distin, who represents Texas A&M University both produced personal best marks...
