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Rickeisha Simms anchored Edwin Allen.
Penn Relays

Edwin Allen second in Champions of America girls’ 4x800m as Union Catholic sets National Record

April 26, 2024
Edwin Allen had to settle for second position in the Championships of America high school girls’ 4x800m, as they were soundly beaten by New Jersey-based favourites Union Catholic in the…
Hydel wins third Championship of America 4x400m title in a row at Penn Relays
Penn Relays

Hydel wins third Championship of America 4x400m title in a row at Penn Relays

April 26, 2024
Hydel High successfully defended their Championship of America 4x400m title on day two of the 128th Penn Relays at the Franklin Field in Philadelphia on Friday. The quartet of Alliah…
Hyde's championship winning team.
Penn Relays

Hydel successfully defends High School Girls Championships of America 4x100m title

April 26, 2024
Hydel High successfully defended their High School Girls Championships of America 4x100m relay title, as Jamaican schools swept the podium on day two of the 128th Penn Relays at the…
From left: Chad Hendricks, Chavez Penn and Balvin Israel.
Penn Relays

Munro’s Hendricks, JC’s Penn, Israel secure victories on day two at Penn Relays

April 26, 2024
Munro College’s Chad Hendricks and JC’s Chavez Penn and Balvin Israel all secured wins on day two of the 128th Penn Relays at Franklin Field in Philadelphia on Friday. Hendricks,…
Action from Penn Relays
Penn Relays

Excelsior headlines finalists for Boys Championships of America 4x100m final at Penn Relays

April 26, 2024
A host of Jamaican schools will line up in the final of the High School Boys Championships of America 4x100m final, as they successfully navigated the qualifiers on day two…
Elaine Thompson-Herah was never booked for USATF Bermuda Grand Prix, says agent
Jamaica Athletics

Elaine Thompson-Herah was never booked for USATF Bermuda Grand Prix, says agent

April 26, 2024
Speculation surrounding the participation of five-time Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah at the highly anticipated USATF Bermuda Grand Prix has been dispelled by her agent, Marvin Anderson of Andi Sports Management.…
JC, KC book spots in 4x800m final
Penn Relays

JC, KC book spots in 4x800m final

April 26, 2024
Jamaican track & field powerhouses Jamaica College and Kingston College both secured spots in the final of the High School Boys 4x800m on day two of the 128th Penn Relays…
Wins for Jamaican duo McLeod and Anderson in Italy on Thursday
Athletics

Wins for Jamaican duo McLeod and Anderson in Italy on Thursday

April 26, 2024
As they continue their preparations for Jamaica’s national championships in June, Olympic champion Omar McLeod and World Championship silver medallist Britany Anderson, were both winners at a La Fratellanza 1874…
Bummer! Thompson-Herah not on entry lists for Sunday's USATF Bermuda Grand Prix
Athletics

Bummer! Thompson-Herah not on entry lists for Sunday's USATF Bermuda Grand Prix

April 26, 2024
Contrary to recent reports that five-time Olympic gold medallist Elaine Thompson-Herah would be making her season debut at the USATF Bermuda Grand Prix on Sunday, the athlete’s name does not…
Dalilah Muhammad headlines additions to star-studded line up for Jamaica Athletics Invitational
Jamaica Athletics

Dalilah Muhammad headlines additions to star-studded line up for Jamaica Athletics Invitational

April 25, 2024
The excitement is building for the upcoming Jamaica Athletics Invitational, set to take place on May 11 at the National Stadium in Kingston, as 2016 Olympic 400m hurdles champion Dalilah…
Jamaica’s girls dominate field events on opening day at Penn Relays: Bahamas thrower wins javelin event
Penn Relays

Jamaica’s girls dominate field events on opening day at Penn Relays: Bahamas thrower wins javelin event

April 25, 2024
Caribbean athletes showcased their prowess in the field on the opening day of the 128th edition of the Penn Relays at Franklin Field in Philadelphia on Thursday. Chief among them…
Jaydon Hibbert excited to make his professional debut at USATF Bermuda Grand Prix on Sunday
Athletics

Jaydon Hibbert excited to make his professional debut at USATF Bermuda Grand Prix on Sunday

April 25, 2024
Jamaica's rising triple jump sensation Jaydon Hibbert is set for his professional debut at the USATF Bermuda Grand Prix this Sunday. From holding both the indoor and outdoor NCAA records…
Defending champions Hydel lead all qualifiers to Championship of America High School Girls 4x100m final
Penn Relays

Defending champions Hydel lead all qualifiers to Championship of America High School Girls 4x100m final

April 25, 2024
Hydel High, Wolmer’s Girls, St. Jago High, Edwin Allen High, Holmwood Technical and St. Mary High all secured spots in the Championship of America High School Girls 4x100m final on…
Rickeisha Simms.
Penn Relays

Edwin Allen, Holmwood and Alphansus Davis through to High School Girls 4x800m final at Penn Relays

April 25, 2024
As the battles of high schools at the 128th staging of the Penn Relays got underway at Franklin Field in Philadelphia on Thursday, Edwin Allen High, Alphansus Davis High and…
HUGHES...to have great competition like that at the Racers Grand Prix is just a great indicator to see where we're at.
Athletics

Hughes targets Olympic glory; expects Racers Grand Prix to offer taste of potential Paris test

April 25, 2024
Winning a first global individual medal at last year’s World Championships whetted Zharnel Hughes’s appetite for more success, and so it comes as no surprise that the Anguillan-born Great Britain…
Penn Relays Meet Director anticipates thrilling High School Boys 4x400m relay showdown: Will Bullis break the Jamaican dominance?
Penn Relays

Penn Relays Meet Director anticipates thrilling High School Boys 4x400m relay showdown: Will Bullis break the Jamaican dominance?

April 24, 2024
Aaron Robison, the Meet Director of the Penn Relays, is brimming with excitement ahead of the Championship of America 4x400m relays for High School Boys, set to unfold at Franklin…
The six-member Barbados Triathlete team.
Barbados Athletics

Bajan triathletes produce credible showing at World Development Regional Cup

April 24, 2024
A six-member Barbados team were left basking in their credible performance at the recently competed 2024 World Triathlon Development Regional Cup in Puerto Rico. The squad comprised of Zahra Gaskin,…
Elaine Thompson-Herah set for season debut at USATF Bermuda Grand Prix
Athletics

Elaine Thompson-Herah set for season debut at USATF Bermuda Grand Prix

April 24, 2024
Excitement is mounting in Bermuda as double-double Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah is set to make her season debut at the upcoming USATF Bermuda Grand Prix on Sunday, April 28. Thompson-Herah,…
Thirteen coaches achieve World Athletics Level 1 certification in Track & Field
Jamaica Athletics

Thirteen coaches achieve World Athletics Level 1 certification in Track & Field

April 24, 2024
Thirteen dedicated track and field coaches have reached a significant milestone by successfully completing the World Athletics Coaches Education Certification System (CECS) Level 1 Program. This achievement underscores their commitment…
Devon Biscuit's brand manager, Sherene Bryan (right), presents a symbolic cheque to Minister of Sports, Olivia Grange (centre), and George Ledgister, acting Executive Director of INSPORTS at the event's launch.
Jamaica Athletics

Devon Biscuits returns as title sponsor for INSPORTS All-Island Primary Schools Athletics Championships

April 24, 2024
In a show of commitment to youth development and sports excellence, Devon Biscuits has announced its return as the title sponsor for the Institute of Sports (INSPORTS) All-Island Primary Schools…
Distin named Texas A&M Female Athlete of the Year at school’s Legacy Awards
NCAA Track&Field

Distin named Texas A&M Female Athlete of the Year at school’s Legacy Awards

April 23, 2024
Commonwealth Games gold medallist Lamara Distin added another award to her growing trophy cabinet by being named at the Texas A&M Female Athlete of the Year at the school’s annual…
Williams and her Coach Phillip Unfried at the Velocity Fest Meeting at Jamaica College on Saturday.
Jamaica Athletics

Christania Williams and Coach Unfried target return to personal best ahead of Jamaica National Championships

April 22, 2024
Christania Williams, the talented Jamaican sprinter and 2018 Commonwealth Games silver medalist, is setting her sights on reclaiming her peak form as she gears up for the Jamaica National Championships…
Asafa Powell's absence cost Jamaica a faster 4x100m world record in 2012, suggests Gatlin
Olympics

Asafa Powell's absence cost Jamaica a faster 4x100m world record in 2012, suggests Gatlin

April 22, 2024
In a recent episode of the Ready, Set, Go podcast, American sprint legend Justin Gatlin delved into the hypotheticals of Jamaica's historic 4x100m relay run at the London 2012 Olympics,…
Don’t panic – Anna Watkins looks to help athletes adjust to life after Olympics
Olympics

Don’t panic – Anna Watkins looks to help athletes adjust to life after Olympics

April 22, 2024
London 2012 gold medallist Anna Watkins has compared adjusting to life after the Olympics with the uncertainties of being a teenager. Watkins, 41, stepped away from rowing to start a…
Kimar Farquharson.
NCAA Athletics

Texas A&M’s Farquharson establishes new meet record to win 800m at Alumni Muster

April 22, 2024
Jamaican Texas A&M junior Kimar Farquharson continued his winning ways in the 800m this season with victory at the Alumni Muster held in College Station, Texas on Saturday. The former…
Shafiqua Maloney uncorks record-breaking 400m run at John McDonnell Invitational
Athletics

Shafiqua Maloney uncorks record-breaking 400m run at John McDonnell Invitational

April 21, 2024
Shafiqua Maloney of St Vincent and the Grenadines showcased her dominance on the track by clinching a sensational victory in the 400m at the prestigious John McDonnell Invitational held in…
Tennis greats call for Olympic medallists across all sports to get prize money
Olympics

Tennis greats call for Olympic medallists across all sports to get prize money

April 21, 2024
Tennis greats Boris Becker and Martina Navratilova have called for Olympic medallists across all sports to receive prize money. World Athletics announced earlier this month that it would be the…
Peres Jepchirchir smashes women’s-only world record to win London Marathon
Athletics

Peres Jepchirchir smashes women’s-only world record to win London Marathon

April 21, 2024
Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir smashed the women’s-only world record to win a thrilling London Marathon. The Kenyan kicked for home as she turned down The Mall and won in two…
Alfred runs 22.58 to win 200m at Mt. Sac Relays
Athletics

Alfred runs 22.58 to win 200m at Mt. Sac Relays

April 20, 2024
St. Lucian star sprinter Julien Alfred opened her 2024 outdoor season with a pair of victories at the Mt. Sac Relays in Walnut, California on Saturday. The 2023 Bowerman Award…
LSU's Lyston, Minnesota's Augustine win sprint doubles at LSU Alumni Gold meet; Gardiner wins 400m
NCAA Track&Field

LSU's Lyston, Minnesota's Augustine win sprint doubles at LSU Alumni Gold meet; Gardiner wins 400m

April 20, 2024
Louisiana State University sophomore Brianna Lyston, Minnesota junior Devin Augustine and Olympic and World 400m champion Steven Gardiner were among the Caribbean winners at Saturday’s LSU Alumni Gold meet in…
KFC St. Vincent partners with Shafiqua Maloney to make her Olympic dream come true
Olympics

KFC St. Vincent partners with Shafiqua Maloney to make her Olympic dream come true

April 20, 2024
Vincentian 800m record holder Shafiqua Maloney has a dream to represent her country at the Olympic Games in Paris and KFC St. Vincent has partnered with her to make that…
Marileidy Paulino on her way to a win in Saturday's Xiamen Diamond League.
Diamond League

Paulino opens season with 50.08 to win 400m in Xiamen; Charlton narrowly beaten by Camacho-Quinn in 100m hurdles

April 20, 2024
The Dominican Republic’s Marileidy Paulino kicked off her 2024 season with a comfortable win in the women’s 400m at the season’s opening Diamond League meet in Xiamen on Saturday. Paulino,…
Tamirat Tola aims to follow New York success with victory in London Marathon
Athletics

Tamirat Tola aims to follow New York success with victory in London Marathon

April 20, 2024
Tamirat Tola feels a carefully planned build-up will give him every chance of adding the London Marathon title to his success in New York. The 32-year-old Ethiopian – world champion…
Ta Lou, Coleman, Blake and Watson confirmed for Jamaica Athletic Invitational on May 11
Jamaica Athletics

Ta Lou, Coleman, Blake and Watson confirmed for Jamaica Athletic Invitational on May 11

April 19, 2024
The excitement for the inaugural Jamaica Athletics Invitational on May 11 continues to build as standout Ivory Coast sprinter Marie-José Ta Lou has been confirmed to join the star-studded lineup…
Roshawn Clarke poised to shock himself at Velocity Fest Meeting in Kingston on Saturday
Jamaica Athletics

Roshawn Clarke poised to shock himself at Velocity Fest Meeting in Kingston on Saturday

April 19, 2024
Roshawn Clarke, the World U20 400m hurdles record holder, is brimming with confidence as he gears up for the Velocity Fest meeting at the Ashenheim Stadium at Jamaica College in…
Russian Olympic athletes face ‘strictest neutrality conditions’ – Lucy Frazer
Olympics

Russian Olympic athletes face ‘strictest neutrality conditions’ – Lucy Frazer

April 19, 2024
Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer insists Russian athletes will be competing under “the strictest neutrality conditions possible” at the Olympic Games amid accusations of a Government U-turn on the issue. The…
Emile Cairess hopes to qualify for Paris Olympics at London Marathon
Olympics

Emile Cairess hopes to qualify for Paris Olympics at London Marathon

April 19, 2024
Emile Cairess hopes he can follow training partner Phil Sesemann on the next step of their journey by also qualifying for the Olympics when he tackles the London Marathon again…
Kenenisa Bekele says London Marathon field will be ‘remembering’ Kelvin Kiptum
Athletics

Kenenisa Bekele says London Marathon field will be ‘remembering’ Kelvin Kiptum

April 19, 2024
Kelvin Kiptum will always hold a special place in the hearts of all marathon runners, according to veteran three-time Olympic track champion Kenenisa Bekele. Kenyan long-distance runner Kiptum won last…
World record holder Tigst Assefa out to make history in first London Marathon
Athletics

World record holder Tigst Assefa out to make history in first London Marathon

April 18, 2024
World record holder Tigst Assefa hopes to set a new women’s-only best time in the TCS London Marathon on Sunday and believes it will be tougher to win than this…
Jamaican sprinter Oblique Seville eager for clash with 100 World Champion Noah Lyles at Racers Grand Prix
Jamaica Athletics

Jamaican sprinter Oblique Seville eager for clash with 100 World Champion Noah Lyles at Racers Grand Prix

April 18, 2024
Jamaican sprinter Oblique Seville is gearing up for an electrifying showdown against world champion Noah Lyles at the upcoming Racers Grand Prix on June 1, setting the stage for a…
(from left) Antonio Watson, Roshawn Clarke, Minister of Sport Olivia Grange, and Great Britain's Zharnel Hughes share lens time.
Athletics

No Pressure: World 400m champ Watson sets sight on remainder of season with confidence, determination

April 17, 2024
As the track and field season prepares to hit high gear, the performances of reigning World 400m champion Antonio Watson is among those that will attract some degree of interest,…
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