Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce won the women's 200m, while Rasheed Broadbell posted a world-leading time in the men's 110m hurdles at the Velocity Fest 9 track and field meeting inside the National Stadium in Kingston on Saturday (17). Improved SB For Fraser-Pryce Fraser-Pryce, the multiple global championships gold medalist, clocked a comfortable 22.66 seconds (-0.2 m/s) for a … [Read more...] about Fraser-Pryce Wins 200m; Broadbell WL At Velocity Fest 9
How To Watch Velocity Fest #9 Live Stream
Multiple global gold medalists Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Elaine Thompson-Herah and Asafa Powell are among the athletes who will feature in the Velocity Fest #9 track and field meeting at the National Stadium in Kingston on Saturday (17). Live streaming of the meeting will be available at TrackAlert.com YouTube Channel, while live results will be provided HERE. Live streaming on … [Read more...] about How To Watch Velocity Fest #9 Live Stream
Powell, Thompson-Herah Head Jamaica’s World Athletics Relays Silesia21 Team
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Former world fastest man Asafa Powell, double Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah and Olympic bronze medalist Shericka Jackson headline a 39 member squad to represent Jamaica at the 2021 World Athletics Relays Silesia21, which will be staged from 1-2 May. Jamaica is set to compete in seven events at the World Relays, including the men and women … [Read more...] about Powell, Thompson-Herah Head Jamaica’s World Athletics Relays Silesia21 Team
Fraser-Pryce Eyeing More 200m Races This Season
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Two-time Olympic 100 meters champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is looking forward to running more 200m races this season after making her season debut with a victory in the event over the weekend. Fraser-Pryce opened her 2021 season with 23.19 seconds performance to win the women's 200m at the Velocity Fest 8 Meet inside the National Stadium here in … [Read more...] about Fraser-Pryce Eyeing More 200m Races This Season
Former WR Holder Powell Looking Forward To 2021 Season
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Former world fastest man Asafa Powell of Jamaica is hoping for a fruitful 2021 season and acknowledged that this could be his final year in track and field. Ready To Leave Everything On The Track Powell, who twice held the 100 meters world record at 9.77 seconds and 9.74 seconds before his fellow countryman Usain Bolt lowered the mark three-times, is … [Read more...] about Former WR Holder Powell Looking Forward To 2021 Season
Video Highlights: Fraser-Pryce wins 200m at Velocity Fest 8 Meet
Watch video highlights of Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce season opener in the women's 200 meters at Saturday's Velocity Fest 8 Meet at the National Stadium in Kingston. Fraser-Pryce opened her Olympic season with a solid 23.19 seconds performance to win Section Two of the event racing in a negative wind of -1.6 meters per second. The time was the fastest overall from the two … [Read more...] about Video Highlights: Fraser-Pryce wins 200m at Velocity Fest 8 Meet
Results from Velocity Fest 8 Meet: March 20
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Complete results from the Velocity Fest 8 Meet that took place at the National Stadium in Kingston on Saturday, March 20. Among the standout performers at the meeting were Olympic champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and world silver medalist Shanieka Ricketts. Fraser-Pryce opens season with 23.19 secs 200m win at Velocity Fest 8 meet Fraser-Pryce made … [Read more...] about Results from Velocity Fest 8 Meet: March 20
Fraser-Pryce opens season with 23.19 secs 200m win at Velocity Fest 8 meet
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Two-time Olympic champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaica opened her 2021 season on a winning note after securing the women's 200 meters title in 23.19 seconds at the Velocity Fest 8 Meet inside the National Stadium here in Kingston on Saturday (20). POSITIVE START FOR FRASER-PRYCE Fraser-Pryce, who is now with the Elite Performance training … [Read more...] about Fraser-Pryce opens season with 23.19 secs 200m win at Velocity Fest 8 meet
How To Watch Velocity Fest Meet: Fraser-Pryce To Race In 200m
Several of Jamaica's top senior athletes and Olympic hopefuls, including Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, will take the track at the National Stadium in Kingston, where they will compete at the Velocity Fest Meet on Saturday, March 20. Live stream of this meet will be available on SportsMaxTV, as well as on the SportsMax App. Follow Live Results Here Watch Live Stream - Courtesy of … [Read more...] about How To Watch Velocity Fest Meet: Fraser-Pryce To Race In 200m
JAAA Qualification Trials 3: Zharnel Hughes Runs 10.14 To Win 100m
Zharnel Hughes of Great Britain continued his upward progression this season after he improved his season-best to 10.14 seconds and matched the fastest 100m time in the world this campaign during the JAAA Qualification Trials 3 at the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica on Saturday. Hughes got off to a terrible start but used his superior top-end speed to close down the … [Read more...] about JAAA Qualification Trials 3: Zharnel Hughes Runs 10.14 To Win 100m
Thompson-Herah, Asafa Powell To Open Season On Saturday (Feb. 27)
Olympic sprint double champion Elaine Thompson-Herah is among a host of Jamaican senior athletes down to open their 2021 season at the National Stadium in Kingston, on Saturday, Feb. 27. The competition is set to start at 3:00 pm with Trackalerts.com providing updates. Track and Field Gets Green From Government Also on the list of featured athletes set to compete this … [Read more...] about Thompson-Herah, Asafa Powell To Open Season On Saturday (Feb. 27)
Fraser-Pryce Urges Government To Support Sports Restart
Olympic and world sprint champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has joined the calls for the resumption of sports in Jamaica, citing that there is no evidence to support claims that sporting activities will contribute to the COVID-19 spike. NOT A POLITICAL STATEMENT Fraser-Pryce noted that her views were not a "political statement" following a recent pushback from Opposition … [Read more...] about Fraser-Pryce Urges Government To Support Sports Restart
Jamaica National Head Coach Maurice Wilson Hoping For Local Meets Soon
National head coach Maurice Wilson is among those hoping that local meets will resume soon in Jamaica, following the news that the government is looking to have sports commence in a couple of weeks. Encouraging Signs Ahead? Minister of Sport Olivia Grange recently revealed that after encouraging meetings with the Ministry of Health and Wellness recently, there are plans … [Read more...] about Jamaica National Head Coach Maurice Wilson Hoping For Local Meets Soon
“Very Upset” Yohan Blake Thinks Jamaica Is At A Disadvantage Without Local Meets
Sprinter Yohan Blake believes that the lack of track and field competition in the country since the global COVID-19 pandemic is putting local talents at a huge disadvantage. Blake was voicing his disappointments while speaking to journalists during the opening of his YB Rehab and Wellness Centre in Kingston, on Monday. More Needs To Be Done Minister of Sport Olivia Grange … [Read more...] about “Very Upset” Yohan Blake Thinks Jamaica Is At A Disadvantage Without Local Meets
Jamaican Sprinter Twayne Crooks Dies At 23
KINGSTON - Promising Jamaican sprinter Twayne Crooks died on Sunday at the age of 23 from stage-four stomach cancer, SportsMax writer Leighton Levy has revealed. Reports of the passing of Crooks, a 200m and 400m specialist, circulated in the media on Sunday and Levy reported that the sprinter's mother Marie Chambers-Garvey confirmed the sad news. Crooks, who represented … [Read more...] about Jamaican Sprinter Twayne Crooks Dies At 23
Jamaica Boys and Girls Champs Final Points Standings
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Here are the final points standings from Champs 2018, following the final day of action on Saturday night at the National Stadium in Kingston. Defending champions Edwin Allen and Calabar ran away with their respective team title to complete another outstanding year. Edwin Allen posted 324 points to dominate the girls' final points standing and secured … [Read more...] about Jamaica Boys and Girls Champs Final Points Standings
Kevona Davis Flashes To 22.72secs, Breaks Another Champs Record
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Kevona Davis of Edwin Allen smashed her own Class Two record for the girls 200m on Day 5 at Champs 2018 on Saturday at the National Stadium in Kingston. Davis hammered the track in a blistering 22.72 seconds (+0.8 m/s) to shatter her own record of 22.92 secs, which she set two days ago in the semi-finals. The 16-year-old, who also broke the 100m record … [Read more...] about Kevona Davis Flashes To 22.72secs, Breaks Another Champs Record
Day 5: Watch Boys and Girls Champs 2018 Live On March 24
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Complete schedule, live results and live streaming coverage on Day 5 of the Jamaica High School Boys and Girls Championships - Champs 2018 - at the National Stadium in Kingston, on Saturday. Live streaming coverage of the action will be available on 1spotmedia.com via a paid subscription, while HITZ 92FM will provide live audio commentary online. Follow … [Read more...] about Day 5: Watch Boys and Girls Champs 2018 Live On March 24
Boys and Girls Champs 2018 Day 4 Live Stream, Live Results: March 23
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Points standings entering Day 4 at Champs 2018, while you can watch live video stream, listen to live radio coverage and get updated and live results from the National Stadium on Friday in Kingston, on March 23. Live streaming coverage of the action will be available on 1spotmedia.com via a paid subscription, while HITZ 92FM will provide live audio … [Read more...] about Boys and Girls Champs 2018 Day 4 Live Stream, Live Results: March 23
Kevona Davis Runs 22.92secs, Breaks Champs 200m Record
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Standout junior sprinter Kevona Davis of Edwin Allen shattered the Class Two Girls 200m 16-year-old old record on the third day of competition at Champs 2018 here at the National Stadium in Kingston, on Thursday night. Davis, who has already been identified as a star for the future, clocked 22.92 seconds to take the first semi-final of the half-lap race to … [Read more...] about Kevona Davis Runs 22.92secs, Breaks Champs 200m Record