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Tyson Gay Says He Can Go As Fast As Usain Bolt

American sprinter Tyson Gay insists he can run as fast as Usain Bolt if he remains healthy this season. By Gary Smith Tyson Gay of USA celebrates after winning the Mens 100 metres during day one of the IAAF World Athletics Final Gay, the second-fastest man over the 100m with a time of 9.69seconds, admits that he is still some way behind Bolt’s 9.58secs world record, but believes he can get... 

Usain Bolt Blasts To 19.56secs At Jamaica Invitational

By Gary Smith Triple Olympic and World sprint double champion Usain Bolt sizzled to a stunning 19.56seconds to win the men’s 200m at the Jamaican International Invitational at the National Stadium in Kingston on Saturday night. Bolt got off to rocket of a start – blasting to 10.10seconds for the first 100, before covering the final 100m in sub-9.50seconds to send the entire stadium... 

Carmelita Jeter Holds On To Win 100m At Jamaica Invitational

By Gary Smith Carmelita Jeter produced a world leading 10.94 seconds to win the women’s 100 metres dash at the Jamaica International Invitational. The American edged home ahead of defending champion Kerron Stewart, who finished strong with a time of 10.96. Another American Marshevet Myers took third with a time of 11.13. Last year Jeter opened her season with a time of 10.96secs and she was... 

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,”... 

Sir Alex Ferguson Delighted With Late Win Over Manchester City

By Gary Smith Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson said he did not see a goal coming to Manchester derby clash and praised his team for nicking it at the end. Ferguson said coming into the game, his Manchester United side knew they needed to claim all three points to keep their credential in the ‘City’ firmly set, as well as staying on pace with title favourites and leaders Chelsea. However,... 

Drake Relays Director Tagerts Usain Bolt Some Day

By Gary Smith Usain Bolt (R) and American Wallace Spearmon in the relay Usain Bolt will not be competing at Drake Relays this season, but the meet directors are hoping to have the world’s fastest man on board one day. Drake director Brian Brown said that there have been several positive conversation with the representatives of the Jamaican sprint sensation and claims that things are heading... 

Christine Ohuruogu To Race Over 150m At Great City Games

By Gary Smith Great Britain's Christine OhuruoguGreat Britain’s Olympic 400m champion Christine Ohuruogu will race against fellow countrywoman and world heptathlon champion Jessica Ennis over 150m at the Manchester Great City Games next month. Last year Ohuruogu, who won gold at the Beijing Games in the quarter-mile, finished second to Bahamian Debbie Ferguson-McKenzie. “The Great City... 

Rooney Surges Up to third On Castrol Rankings; Messi Still No.1

By Gary Smith (World-Track), SportingAlert The Manchester United striker surged to third and closed the gap on the world’s best players Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in the March 2010 Castrol Rankings. Rooney has been in brilliant form this season and his performances has kept United in the running for a fourth successive hold on the English Barclay Premier League title. The... 

Kirani James Runs 45.02CR To Win CARIFTA GAMES 400m Title

As expected Grenadian Kirani James destroyed his competitions to win the U20 boys 400 metres dash at the XXXIX CARIFTA GAMES in the Cayman Islands on Saturday with a record run. James clocked a personal best and championship record of 45.02seconds to win by almost 40m over the trailing field. Finishing second was Trinidad and Tobago’s Deon Lendore, at 46.59, with Jamaica’s Jermaine... 

Barbadian Akela Jones and Jamaica's Chad Wright Set Carifta Games Marks

Barbadian young star Akela Jones and Jamaica’s Chad Wright were the start competitors in the early morning session of the opening at the XXXIX CARIFTA GAMES in the Cayman Islands on Saturday. Jones established a new record for the girls’ U17 High Jump with a 1.85m effort, while Wright left it late to capture the boys’ U20 Discus with a massive effort of 63.11m. Finishing second... 
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