News & Updates

Nov 15, 2020

Bronze Medal Jumper Proud To Be Jamaican

With sprinter Briana Williams leading the way, a time may be coming when Jamaican track and field teams have more athletes from the Diaspora. Retired long jumper Chelsea Hammond walked […]

Nov 11, 2020

Next Generation: Shadae Lawrence

Astute fans would have seen the name Shadae Lawrence on Jamaica team lists in the last few years as the country's leading discus thrower. She earned her place on the […]

Nov 04, 2020

Next Generation: Andre Ewers

Jamaica has produced many great sprinters. Among those who could be next in line is Andre Ewers, who represented Jamaica for the first time last year. A promising start to […]

Oct 28, 2020

4 Gold Medals for Jamaica's Women in Tokyo

At the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China, Jamaica's women contributed massively to a brilliant team performance. Thanks to Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Veronica Campbell-Brown and Melaine Walker, Jamaica won three women's Olympic […]

Oct 22, 2020

Gold at Last - 1st World Junior 4 x400 M Boys

In 7 trips to the World Junior Championships, Jamaica had compiled a pleasing record in the boy's 4x400 metres relay but there was one thing missing - a gold medal. […]

Oct 13, 2020

Miller Leads Jamaican Sprint Fest In Mexico

We take for granted now that Jamaica will be a factor in the sprints whenever major championships are staged. Things were quite different after Herb McKenley narrowly lost the 100 […]

Oct 08, 2020

Lerone Clarke Wins 2010 Commonwealth 100 metres

On October 7, 2010, at the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, Lerone Clarke underlined Jamaica’s dominance of men’s sprinting with a decisive victory in the 100 metres. Clarke's win, and […]

Oct 04, 2020

Doha Déjà vu - Finishing with a Flourish

Jamaica finished its campaign at the 2019 World Championships with a flourish, collecting medals on October 4, 5 and 6. Among them was the team's third gold medal of the […]

Oct 01, 2020

Doha Déjà vu - Thomas-Dodd & Jackson

After scoring medals on September 28, 29 and 30, Jamaica's team to the 2019 World Championships had to wait until October 3 to add to its tally. The wait was […]

Oct 01, 2020

WADA PUBLISHES REDESIGNED, MORE ATHLETE-FRIENDLY, 2021 PROHIBITED LIST

WADA PUBLISHES REDESIGNED, MORE ATHLETE-FRIENDLY, 2021 PROHIBITED WADA Updated Listing

Sep 28, 2020

Doha Déjà vu - Great Start

Jamaica got off to a great start at the 2019 World Championships in Doha, Qatar. Thanks to newcomer Tajay Gayle, super sprinter Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and barrier breaker Fedrick Dacres, Jamaica […]

Sep 25, 2020

Gregory & Lorraine - 2 Medals in 15 Minutes in Sydney

In 15 minutes on September 25 at the 2000 Olympics, Gregory Haughton and Lorraine Graham re-established Jamaica as a 400 metres super power. Graham became the first woman from the […]