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World-leader Fedrick Dacres aims for 74-metre throw
Diamond League

World-leader Fedrick Dacres aims for 74-metre throw

June 17, 2019
When Sweden’s Daniel Stahl opened his Diamond League in Doha with four throws over 70 metres, he may have intimidated many rivals aspiring for a gold medal at this year’s…
McLeod disappointed with stumbling fifth place finish
Diamond League

McLeod disappointed with stumbling fifth place finish

June 16, 2019
Jamaica Olympic champion Omar McLeod expressed disappointment with a stumbling fifth-place finish at IAAF Diamond League, in Rabat on Sunday. After getting off to a trademark quick start, it was…
Jamaica thrower Fedrick Dacres.
Diamond League

Dacres smashes national record with massive throw in Rabat

June 16, 2019
Jamaica discus thrower Fedrick Dacres, set a new national record and world lead, after registering a massive 70.78 to get the better of Sweden’s Daniel Ståhl at the Rabat Diamond…
Semenya receives Rabat invite
Diamond League

Semenya receives Rabat invite

June 14, 2019
Caster Semenya has been invited to compete in the Diamond League meeting in Rabat this weekend after initially being denied entry. Semenya was again cleared to compete without restriction on…
Shanieka Ricketts upbeat despite third-place finish in Oslo
Diamond League

Shanieka Ricketts upbeat despite third-place finish in Oslo

June 13, 2019
Shanieka Ricketts was not too disappointed she lost her triple-jump world lead to Caterine Ibarguen at the Diamond League meeting in Oslo on Thursday. She believes fatigue may have played…
Semenya remains free to compete without restriction
Athletics

Semenya remains free to compete without restriction

June 13, 2019
Caster Semenya remains free to compete without restriction after the Federal Supreme Court of Switzerland (SFT) rejected an IAAF request to reimpose a new ruling limiting testosterone in female athletes.…
Brigitte Foster-Hylton praises national record holder Janeek Brown
NCAA Track&Field

Brigitte Foster-Hylton praises national record holder Janeek Brown

June 12, 2019
Jamaica’s sprint hurdles queen Brigitte Foster-Hylton has come out in praise of Janeek Brown, who broke her 16-year-old national record on Saturday.
Semenya stars at Meeting de Montreuil ahead of appeal outcome
Athletics

Semenya stars at Meeting de Montreuil ahead of appeal outcome

June 11, 2019
Caster Semenya had no problems stepping up to compete at 2000 metres on Tuesday, dominating the field to triumph at the Meeting de Montreuil. In action a day after being…
Dacres takes discus gold, silver for Thomas-Dodd at Paavo Nurmi Games
Athletics

Dacres takes discus gold, silver for Thomas-Dodd at Paavo Nurmi Games

June 11, 2019
2018 Continental Cup champion Fedrick Dacres won discus gold on Tuesday at the Paavo Nurmi Games in Turku, Finland where two other Caribbean throwers produced podium-worthy performances.
NCAA title in hand, Shardia Lawrence says her best is yet to come
NCAA Track&Field

NCAA title in hand, Shardia Lawrence says her best is yet to come

June 10, 2019
At the start of the season Kansas State University triple jumper, Shardia Lawrence set a target of achieving a mark of 14 metres by season’s end. She fell one centimetre…
"Magnificent" Janeek Brown to get even faster, coach declares
NCAA Track&Field

"Magnificent" Janeek Brown to get even faster, coach declares

June 10, 2019
Coach Chris Johnson believes Janeek Brown could have gone faster when she won her NCAA sprint hurdles title on the weekend and that she will definitely go faster in the…
Razorbacks to support Janeek Brown's World Champs campaign
NCAA Track&Field

Razorbacks to support Janeek Brown's World Champs campaign

June 10, 2019
The University of Arkansas will back 2019 NCAA Division 1 100m hurdles champion, Janeek Brown, on her quest to compete at the IAAF World Championships of Athletics in Doha, Qatar…
Semenya in preliminary South Africa World Championships squad
Athletics

Semenya in preliminary South Africa World Championships squad

June 10, 2019
Caster Semenya has been included in South Africa's preliminary squad for the IAAF World Championships in Doha. The two-time Olympic 800 metres champion is awaiting the outcome of an appeal…
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce.
Jamaica Athletics

Fraser-Pryce looking forward to Jamaica National Trials after Racers GP season’s best

June 09, 2019
Decorated Jamaican sprinter Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce sounded a warning to her rivals after registering an impressive season's best and meet record to claim the women’s 100m title at the Racers Grand…
Bahamian Shaunae Miller-Uibo
Bahamas Athletics

Miller-Uibo not pleased despite destroying Racers Grand Prix 400m field

June 09, 2019
Bahamian quarter miler Shaunae Miller-Uibo was admittedly displeased with her performance at the Racers Grand Prix meet, despite destroying a quality field to claim the women’s 400m title in Kingston,…
Briana Williams (left) and Kiara Grant.
Jamaica Athletics

Jamaican sprint stars play musical chairs with National Junior Record

June 09, 2019
Briana Williams continues to be the fastest junior in Jamaica after she clocked 11.02 seconds today at the 2019 Great Southwest Track and Field Classic.
Arkansas' Janeek Brown
Jamaica Athletics

Janeek Brown lowers national record with ominous NCAA win

June 09, 2019
Jamaica’s Janeek Brown is now the fastest woman over the 100 metres hurdles this year and the quickest her country has ever seen.
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce
Jamaica Athletics

Fraser-Pryce, Miller-Uibo, Kerley among stars for Racers Grand Prix

June 08, 2019
Olympic champion Shaunae Miller-Uibo and Fred Kerley headline the international stars who will compete at the 2019 edition of the Racers Adidas Grand Prix on Saturday at the National Stadium…
Second NCAA title has Grenada's Anderson Peters eyeing World Champs medal
NCAA Track&Field

Second NCAA title has Grenada's Anderson Peters eyeing World Champs medal

June 06, 2019
Following the successful defence of his NCAA javelin title on Wednesday, Anderson Peters said he is closer to achieving his goals this season and plans to be on the podium…
Elaine Thompson 'back in shape' with world-leading 10.89 in Rome
Diamond League

Elaine Thompson 'back in shape' with world-leading 10.89 in Rome

June 06, 2019
Elaine Thompson, the 2016 double Olympic champion said she is encouraged by the shape she is now, following her world-leading run against a strong 100m field at the Rome Diamond…
IAAF bids to reverse ruling allowing Semenya to run unrestricted
Athletics

IAAF bids to reverse ruling allowing Semenya to run unrestricted

June 04, 2019
The IAAF will seek a "swift reversion" of the court order that is set to temporarily allow Caster Semenya to compete without restrictions. Tuesday's intervention by the IAAF, the governing…
Olympic sprinter Michael Frater appointed president of newly formed Athletes' Commission
Jamaica Athletics

Olympic sprinter Michael Frater appointed president of newly formed Athletes' Commission

June 04, 2019
The Jamaica Olympic Association has appointed retired Olympic sprinter Michael Frater O.D. as president of a newly created Athletes’ Commission.
Semenya gets all clear until Swiss court ruling
Athletics

Semenya gets all clear until Swiss court ruling

June 03, 2019
Caster Semenya will be allowed to compete without restriction until the Federal Supreme Court of Switzerland has passed judgement on a new IAAF ruling. The Court of Arbitration for Sport…
Jamaica's Tissana Hickling.
Jamaica Athletics

Hickling targets long-standing long jump record

June 02, 2019
Jamaica long jumper Tissana Hickling insisted she was far from surprised, after leaping to the best distance set in the event by a Jamaican this year, at Saturday’s All Comer’s…
Tissana Hickling.
Jamaica Athletics

Big jump puts spotlight on Hickling

June 02, 2019
Tissana Hickling registered a massive leap to claim the women’s long jump title at the Jamaica All Comers meet on Saturday, in the process registering the best mark for a…
Briana Williams
Jamaica Athletics

Briana Williams new national record could have been quicker

June 01, 2019
Jamaica’s Briana Williams is the fastest junior in her country’s history after her 100-metre run at the Jacksonville Open on Saturday.
Christopher Taylor confirms move abroad, denies assault on teacher
Jamaica Athletics

Christopher Taylor confirms move abroad, denies assault on teacher

May 31, 2019
Calabar High School track stat Christopher Taylor said he is focusing on returning to the track next season and has denied accusations that he assaulted a teacher at the school.
"I had 70 metres in me!" - Dacres
Diamond League

"I had 70 metres in me!" - Dacres

May 30, 2019
Fedrick Dacres said he knew he was capable of throwing 70m at Thursday’s Diamond League meeting in Stockholm on Thursday.
Dacres' throws season-best for second, Thompson beaten in Stockholm
Diamond League

Dacres' throws season-best for second, Thompson beaten in Stockholm

May 30, 2019
Jamaica’s Fedrick Dacres threw a massive season best in the men’s discus but had to settle for second place to the imperious Daniel Stahl at the Diamond League meeting in…
Winning college athletes at Jamaican trials could miss out on World Champs
Jamaica Athletics

Winning college athletes at Jamaican trials could miss out on World Champs

May 29, 2019
Jamaican athletes attending US colleges could find themselves in a bit of a predicament if they manage to qualify for the IAAF at the Jamaican national championships set for June…
Semenya lodges Federal Supreme Court of Switzerland appeal
Athletics

Semenya lodges Federal Supreme Court of Switzerland appeal

May 29, 2019
Caster Semenya has lodged an appeal to the Federal Supreme Court of Switzerland, challenging the Court of Arbitration for Sport's (CAS) verdict in her case against the IAAF. The two-time…
University of Texas freshman, Jonathan Jones.
Barbados Athletics

Barbadian 400m college star smashes 35-year-old national record

May 25, 2019
The Barbados national record over 400 metres is coming ever closer to breaking the 45-second barrier after freshman at the University of Texas, Jonathan Jones, smashed a 35-year-old record over…
Following season-best 6.73m jump, Chanice Porter encouraged by her progress
Jamaica Athletics

Following season-best 6.73m jump, Chanice Porter encouraged by her progress

May 24, 2019
On the heels of her season-best jump at the Meeting International D’Athletisme De La Grande Caribe Region Guadeloupe on Saturday, May 18, Chanice Porter is encouraged by her progression this…
Jamaica superstar Veronica Campbell-Brown.
Olympics

Tokyo 2020: Before they were Superstars - Veronica Campbell-Brown

May 23, 2019
This walk down memory lane chronicles the rise of Jamaican superstar Veronica Campbell-Brown.
'Leaner, stronger' Chrisann Gordon ready to mix with the best
Jamaica Athletics

'Leaner, stronger' Chrisann Gordon ready to mix with the best

May 22, 2019
Jamaica’s Chrissann Gordon is feeling confident about the season ahead following her win in the 400m at the Meeting International D’Athletisme De La Grande Caribe Region Guadeloupe on the weekend.
Yohan Blake, Kendra Harrison, now confirmed for 2019 Racers Adidas Grand Prix
Jamaica Athletics

Yohan Blake, Kendra Harrison, now confirmed for 2019 Racers Adidas Grand Prix

May 21, 2019
Yohan Blake, Kendra Harrison, and Ajee Wilson are the latest top-drawer athletes confirmed for the Racers/Adidas set for the National Stadium in Kingston on Saturday, June 8, 2019.

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