The newly resurfaced track at Jamaica's National Stadium is nearing its grand unveiling, and the collaborative efforts between track manufacturer...
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Memorable Moments – Jamaica’s Men in the Olympic Games 100m
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...
Morgan’s National Indoor 800 Record Turns 25
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...
National Champs Upgrades All-Time Performance List
Last week's National Senior Championships produced several revisions to the Jamaican all-time performance list, with Shericka Jackson, Shelly-Ann...
Patient Development the Key for Hurdlers Anderson and Nugent
Fast, young, 100 metre hurdlers, Brittany Anderson and Ackera Nugent are reaping the benefits of patient development. So says David Riley, head of...
Burnett Inspired By Bolt
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....
Hurdles & Field Events Lead the Way For Jamaica at NCAA
Runner-up finishes for Roje Stona and Lamara Distin secured top billing for Jamaicans at last week’s NCAA Outdoor Championships at Eugene, Oregon....
Patience Rewarded For Shelly-Ann – 10.63!
A dream came true for Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce at last Saturday’s JOA/JAAA Olympic Destiny Meet inside the National Stadium. The 4-time World 100...
20 Year Old Jamaican Junior 4×400 Record in Danger – Rusea’s Coach
The Jamaican women’s Under 20 4x400 metres relay record has stood for 20 years but Rodrick Myles, head coach of the Rusea’s School, says it could go...
Sachin Sitting Pretty With Early World U20 Qualifying Mark
Sachin Dennis of STETHS distinguished himself last week at the Boys and Girls Championships by achieving a rare trio of 100 metre wins. The 18...
Athletes set to cash in at JOA/JAAA Olympic Destination Series
The Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA)/Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) Olympic Destination Series will get going this Saturday...
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...
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...
Campbell Brown ‘humbled’ by statue unveiled in her honour
LOOP SPORTS Sprinting great, Veronica Campbell Brown, on Sunday became the latest Jamaican track and field star to have a statue unveiled in her...
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce rakes in two top awards
Jamaican sprinter Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has been named by BBC as one of its top 100 Women in the World for 2019. Shelly nominated Fraser-Pryce,...
Jamaica finished third with 12 medals!
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....
Two more medals for Jamaica!
Jamaica women’s sprint relay team delivered a fine victory at the IAAF World Championships on Saturday. The team of Natalliah Whyte, Shelly-Ann...
Clayton celebrates bronze in 400mh!
Intermediate hurdler Rushell Clayton made it lucky number seven for Jamaica at the IAAF World Championships in Doha, Qatar. Rushell ClaytonClayton...
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce takes 4th WC gold in 100m
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...
Gayle grabs Jamaica’s 1st Gold in Doha!
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...
Danielle Williams books Wild Card
After a thrilling conclusion to the 2019 IAAF Diamond League season in Brussels, Danielle Williams joined Shanieka Ricketts as wild card winners for...