News & Updates
Dec 15, 2021
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 […]
Dec 12, 2021
2 Athletics Meets, 1 Day of Competition, The Preliminary Results & The Approval Process
It is not uncommon to have 2 athletics meets being staged in 2 separate locations on the same day. But, it has great significance during this COVID-19 pandemic. Yesterday, Saturday, […]
Dec 08, 2021
Vascianna, Kerr & Archer among Top Recruits – Track & Field News
According to the respected US publication TRACK AND FIELD NEWS, five Jamaicans are among the top recruits to US colleges for the upcoming year. On the men's side, they are […]
Dec 02, 2021
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 […]
Nov 26, 2021
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 […]
Nov 23, 2021
2022 Carifta Games Confirmation Conjures Memories of 2011
Last week's confirmation that the Carifta Games will return to Jamaica in 2022 brings back memories of 2011 when the junior track and field event was last held here. Those […]
Nov 19, 2021
JAAA Partners with Panama Athletics for Mutual Development
JAAA President, Garth Gayle was upbeat about a partnership that is being forged with the Panama Athletic Association. He believes that Jamaica's lofty position in the sport could help to […]
Nov 18, 2021
Jamaica Could Soon Have an Olympic 800m Finalist – Dyke
Edwin Allen High School coaching maestro Michael Dyke, believes that it won't be long before Jamaica once again has a finalist in the men's 800 metres at the Olympic Games. […]
Nov 09, 2021
Elaine is NACAC’s Athlete of the Year
NACAC, the governing body of athletics in North American, Central American and the Caribbean (NACAC) has selected Jamaica's Elaine Thompson-Herah as the region's female Athlete of the Year. The award […]
Nov 08, 2021
7 Class 1 Winners Confirmed for US Scholarships
Ralford Mullings, Kavian Kerr, Chevonne Hall, Aron Tanui, Luke Brown, Nishon Pierre, and Akeel Hanchard, winners at the 2021 ISSA/Grace Kennedy Boys and Girls Championships, have all secured United States […]
Oct 29, 2021
Make the High Jump Fun – DeLisser
Led by the decorated trio of Tajay Gayle, Shanieka Ricketts and Kimberly Williams, Jamaica is world-class in the long and triple jumps and their feats are inspiring youngsters to follow […]
Oct 25, 2021
Elaine Nominated For Athlete-Of-The-Year, Again
Elaine Thompson-Herah has again been nominated for the Female World Athlete of the Year Award. Thompson-Herah, who repeated her 2016 Olympic sprint double this year in Tokyo, was nominated alongside […]