MIAMI, FL -- Despite showing some dazzling form over the open 400m during the indoor season, hurdles specialist Shamier Little said she will only focus on running the 400m hurdles at the U.S. Olympic Trials later this year. How To Watch and Follow 2021 SEC Indoor Track and Field Championships: Feb. 26-27 Little, the 2015 World Championships silver medalist in the 400m … [Read more...] about Shamier Little Not Considering 400m/400m Hurdles Double At U.S. Olympic Trials
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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 … [Read more...] about Jamaica announced Olympic team
Rudisha and Pearson lead fast times, Gatlin loses to Gay over 100m
PARIS (Sporting Alert) -- World Record holder David Rudisha predicted a fast time and that he did to win the men's 800m at the IAAF Diamond League meeting in Paris on Friday. The Kenya superstar clocked a storming meeting record and world-leading time of 1:41.54 to lowered his own world-leading mark of 1:41.74 with his winning run that separated him by over four-seconds from … [Read more...] about Rudisha and Pearson lead fast times, Gatlin loses to Gay over 100m
Blake, Fraser-Pryce win Jamaica 100m titles with personal bests
KINGSTON, Jamaica (Sporting Alert) -- Shelly Ann Fraser-Pryce sounded the strongest of warnings ahead of the Olympic Games in London with a stunning 10.70 to win the 100m at the Jamaica Championships on Friday night. The defending Olympic champion blasted home to win the race in a new personal best ahead of Veronica Campbell-Brown, who raced to the line in a seasonal best of … [Read more...] about Blake, Fraser-Pryce win Jamaica 100m titles with personal bests
Top Jamaican sprinter nursing injury – reports
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- It is being reported that a top athlete has picked up an injury at the Jamaica National Championships, which could dump their chances of making the team to the London Olympic Games later this summer. The athlete has not been confirmed, but their are speculations that it's a male sprinter and one who is expected to be a medal favourite at the … [Read more...] about Top Jamaican sprinter nursing injury – reports
Melaine Walker off and running at Jamaica trials
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Olympic champion Melaine Walker and her training partner Kaliese Spencer both moved into the final of the women's 400m hurdles, following victories in their heats at the Jamaica Olympic Trials at the National Stadium on Thursday. Follow Live Results Here Walker, who won gold at the Beijing Games in 2008, posted 54.88 seconds, the day's fastest time on … [Read more...] about Melaine Walker off and running at Jamaica trials
Usain Bolt improves WL to 9.76secs in Rome
ROME (Sporting Alert) -- Usain Bolt delivered a spanking 9.76 seconds (-0.1 m/s) world-leading time to hammer a solid field and win the men's 100m dash at the IAAF Diamond League meeting in Rome on Thursday. The Jamaican world record holder got away first time and kept moving away from the field as the race went on to take down fellow countryman Asafa Powell, who race … [Read more...] about Usain Bolt improves WL to 9.76secs in Rome
Justin Gatlin runs 10.12, wins 100m in Rabat
RABAT (Sporting Alert) -- Justin Gatlin won the men's 100-metres dash at the Meeting International Mohammed VI d'Athlétisme in Rabat on Sunday. The World Indoor 60m champion posted a time of 10.12 seconds to take the victory over St. Kitts and Nevis experienced star and former world champion Kim Collins, who ran 10.17secs. Morocco's Aziz Ouhadi finished third in a time of … [Read more...] about Justin Gatlin runs 10.12, wins 100m in Rabat
Powell ready to go, Campbell-Brown v Jeter and more in Shanghai
SHANGHAI, China -- Asafa Powell will take on a very strong men's 100 metres dash field at the Samsung Diamond League Meet in Shanghai on Saturday. The Jamaican former world record holder was beaten by American Justin Gatlin in his opening race of the season, but clocked a very quick 9.88 seconds, the fourth fastest this season and by far the quickest in this … [Read more...] about Powell ready to go, Campbell-Brown v Jeter and more in Shanghai
2012 Penn Relays Schedule For Thursday
Running Events 101 College Women's 400m Hurdles Championship 10:00 AM 102 High School Girls' 400m Hurdles Championship 10:20 AM 103 High School Girls' 4x800 Small Schools 10:30 AM 104 High School Girls' 4x800 Small Schools 10:40 AM 105 High School Girls' 4x800 Large Schools 10:50 AM 106 High School Girls' 4x800 Large Schools 11:00 AM 107 High School Girls' 4x100 Small … [Read more...] about 2012 Penn Relays Schedule For Thursday
Live Results From The 2010 Penn Relays
Get live results from the 2010 Penn Relays at the Franklin Field on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania. Jamaican High School Team Set To Dominate Again Jamaican high schools will start their quest for glory today at the 116th Penn Relays Carnival which gets underway at the refurbished Franklin Field on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania in what is … [Read more...] about Live Results From The 2010 Penn Relays
World champion Pittman-Rawlinson out of Berlin
By Susan Porter, World-Track LONDON -- Australia's Jana Pittman-Rawlinson has been ruled out of next month's World Championships and will not defend her 400m hurdles crown because of persistent back injury injury. Pittman-Rawlinson, who recently returned to competition from a year-long sit-out has only raced twice this season and was almost on the road to defend her title in … [Read more...] about World champion Pittman-Rawlinson out of Berlin
Is Isa Phillips racing too often before Worlds?
By Gary Smith, World-Track PARIS -- It is always ideal to be race sharp before a major event, but there are those with the belief that in-form hurdler Isa Phillips could be racing a little too often before the World Championships. The Jamaican champion has been immaculate over the 400m hurdles this season - improving his personal best from 48.78secs to 48.05secs, in addition … [Read more...] about Is Isa Phillips racing too often before Worlds?
Isa Phillips ready to challenge Americans in Berlin
By World-Track Correspondent KINGSTON -- Jamaica national 400 metres hurdles champion Isa Phillips is targeting a medal at the IAAF World Championships in Berlin in August. Phillips, who clocked a personal best of 48.05seconds to win the event at the weekend, has high hopes of beating the Americans who swept the event at the Olympics in Beijing last summer. "The goal is … [Read more...] about Isa Phillips ready to challenge Americans in Berlin
Rawlinson wins in comeback race, Idowu beats Evora in Spain
By Symone Goss, World-Track MALAGA -- In only her first 400m hurdles race of season Australian two-time world champion Jana Rawlinson returned to competition with boosting victory, after fighting off what she described as "the strongest winds I've ever raced in." Rawlinson, who has been sidelined by injures for over a year won her specialty in 55.67seconds at a … [Read more...] about Rawlinson wins in comeback race, Idowu beats Evora in Spain
Tired of racing drug cheats, Carter ready to give up hurdles
By Gary Smith, World-Track EUGENE – The experienced American James Carter is contemplating switching from the 400-metres hurdles to the decathlon. The 31-year-old three-time U.S. champion, who on Sunday failed to qualify for the World Championships, said he is growing weary of luring sponsors, in addition to the grueling travels, which sometimes resulted in him racing … [Read more...] about Tired of racing drug cheats, Carter ready to give up hurdles
Impressive Demus runs world-leading 53.78 to win 400m hurdle – US trials
By Miranda Mitchell and Gary Smith, World-Track EUGENE -- Lashinda Demus came back strong in the closing metres to win the women’s 400m hurdles finals with a world-leading 53.78 and collect her third outdoor title at these U.S. Championships at the Hayward Field on Saturday. Stronger in the close Fighting with the wind in the opening section of the race, the 2005 … [Read more...] about Impressive Demus runs world-leading 53.78 to win 400m hurdle – US trials
Jackson surprises 400m hurdles field, strong performances all-round in Eugene
By Gary Smith and Christine Taylor (Action Sports), World-Track Photos by Track And Field Photo Magazine EUGENE, Oregon -- Former world champion Bershawn Jackson recovered well from hitting a hurdle early in the race to finish on top of perhaps the strongest assembled 400m hurdles field this year at the Prefontaine Classic Grand Prix. Strong finish for Jackson Jackson … [Read more...] about Jackson surprises 400m hurdles field, strong performances all-round in Eugene