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Jamaica announced Olympic team
The Jamaica Olympic Association is pleased to announce the delegation to the Games of the XXX Olympiad to be held in London, United Kingdom from July 27 to August 12, 2012.
ATHLETICS: (Women)
FRASER-PRYCE Shelley-Ann 100m, 200m, 4x100m Relay
CAMPBELL-BROWN Veronica 100m, 200m, 4x100m Relay
STEWART, Kerone 100m, 4x100m Relay
SIMPSON Sherone 200m, 4x100m Relay
CALVERT, Schillonie 4x100m Relay
HENRY-ROBINSON...
Bolt’s coach not surprised Blake beat him at Jamaica trials
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Glen Mills, the coach of both Usain Bolt and Yohan Blake, says he was not surprised to see the world record holder beaten over the 100m at the Jamaica Championships on Friday night.
Blake exploded from the blocks to outpaced Bolt and Asafa Powell to the finish line to win in a new personal best of 9.75 seconds and set a new stadium record in the process.
Bolt has had his problems...
Usain Bolt: We Came Here Ready To Lay Down A Mark
By Gary Smith
Usain Bolt says his Racers Track Club – who ran as Jamaica Gold – well came prepared to win at the Penn Relays.
The sprint sensation said he and his team-mates were well focused on winning at the Franklin Field Stadium on Saturday and they did just that – proving that the Glen Mills coached club is stepping up.
“We came here really focused and ready (to) executed,”...
Rafa Benitez Could Leave Liverpool Over Finances
By Mario Lopez
The agent of Rafael Benitez has reportedly claimed that the Spaniard would want to see out the remaining four years of his Liverpool contract, but hints that he could leave because of the club’s financial trouble.
Benitez ‘s agent, Manuel Garcia Quilon, insists his client is committed to the Premier League, despite rumours about the possibilities of him moving to Italy...
Hernández Hails Dream Move To Manchester United
In an exclusive interview with MUTV, new signing Javier Hernández, better known as ‘Chicharito’, labelled his move to Old Trafford “a dream come true”…
Firstly, Javier, how does it feel to have signed for United?
It’s a dream and I feel so happy. I’ve really enjoyed my week in Manchester – the stadium, the atmosphere at the club and the history are incredible and...
New Zealand's Olympic and World champion Valerie Vili Splits with coach
New Zealand’s throwing darling Valerie Vili, the Olympic and World Championship gold medal winner has split with long-serving coach Kirsten Hellier.
Vili made the announcement at a press conference on Sunday, stating that it was a difficult decision to make.
The split was said to be a mutual one though.
Hellier said in their statement: “After 11 wonderful years, I have reached the level...
Britain's Phillips Idowu pulls out of World Indoors
Great Britain’s World triple jump gold medal winner Phillips Idowu has withdrawn from the World Indoor Championships in Doha later this week.
The 31-year-old, who won World Championship gold outdoors in Berlin last summer, made the decision for personal reasons following the birth of his second child last week.
Idowu said: “I am gutted not to be representing the Aviva GB Team in Doha and...
Video highlights of Usain Bolt's winning 400m race in 2010
Watch live video highlights of Usain Bolt winning the 400m in the 2010 opener at the Camperdown Classics on Saturday Feb 13.
Triple world and Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt opened his season with a meet record 45.86 seconds for 400 meters at the Camperdown Classic on Saturday.
“I guess I am getting there,” Bolt told reporters. “I never felt as good as I wanted to, but it was a good race.
“My...
Kennesaw State's Josh McNair is Atlantic Sun Conference Men’s Field AOW
by Scott Lipsky
Senior thrower Josh McNair was named the Atlantic Sun Conference Men’s Field Athlete of the Week on Wednesday, following a successful weekend at the Niswonger Invitational in Johnson City, Tenn.
The Hinesville, Ga., native finished second in both events he competed in at the Owls’ second meet of the indoor track season. His throws of 54’2” in the Shot Put and 59’4.75” in...
Justin Gatlin Learns How To Sprint Again
Justin Gatlin is learning how to sprint again, a fact that has little to do with the American’s four-year absence from athletics under a doping ban.
With a new coach and a new philosophy on running, the former Olympic and world champion is working hard to get back to top speed.
“Everything I learned I had to throw it out the window and learn a whole new technique,” Gatlin told Reuters...
