News & Updates

Jul 06, 2021

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 metres. He […]

Jul 06, 2021

Big Jamaican Contingent for NCAA Indoors

Twenty-Three (23) Jamaicans will converge in Fayetteville at the University of Arkansas to contest the NCAA Indoor Championships, which begins on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Led by triple jump favourite […]

Jun 28, 2021

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 Fraser-Pryce, Stephenie-ann McPherson, Jaheel Hyde and Damion Thomas the prime movers. Converted […]

Jun 26, 2021

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 the Excelsior High School Track and Field […]

Jun 23, 2021

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. The incomparable Usain Bolt is […]

Jun 13, 2021

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. Stona, now at Clemson University, and Distin, who […]

Jun 07, 2021

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 metres champion rocketed from the blocks, drove […]

May 24, 2021

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 this year. Coach […]

May 19, 2021

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 year-old speedster has another reason […]

May 18, 2021

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 with the first in the three-meet series starting at 8:15 am and ending […]

May 16, 2021

Jamaica Could Be Strong at 2021 World Juniors

If the performances at last week’s 2021 staging of the Boys and Girls Championships are anything to go by, Jamaica could have a great team for the upcoming World Under […]

May 10, 2021

Cancellation of Carifta Games 2021

From: Keith Joseph, General Secretary, NACAC To: Carifta Family Members Subject: Cancellation of Carifta Games 2021 Date: 10 May 2021 Following on from the Information Session with the Carifta Family […]