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
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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
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
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)
2020 New Balance Indoor Grand Prix Report
BOSTON - As the 2020 World Athletics Indoor Tour got underway in Boston on Saturday night (25), World Champion Donavan Brazier continued his annual tradition of topping the podium at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix. Brazier obliterated the 600m field in 1:14.39, nearly six seconds ahead of second placed Michael Stigler. His winning time is the second fastest ever recorded … [Read more...] about 2020 New Balance Indoor Grand Prix Report
Thompson, Williams, Fraser-Pryce Set To Shine In Women’s 100m Semi-finals
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Elaine Thompson and Briana Williams have been paired together in semi-final two of the women’s 100m at the 2019 Jamaica Senior and Junior National Championships at the National Stadium on Friday afternoon. The semi-finals of the women’s 100m will take place at 7:00 pm on Friday. Thompson, the Olympic sprint double champion from the 2016 Rio Games, … [Read more...] about Thompson, Williams, Fraser-Pryce Set To Shine In Women’s 100m Semi-finals
Jamaica 2019 Trials Live Updates, Photos, Report
Follow live updates, photo stream, reports and results of the 2019 Jamaica Senior and Junior National Championships here at the National Stadium from Thursday, June 20 to Sunday, June 23. See the likes of Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Elaine Thompson, Briana Williams, Yohan Blake, Jordan Scott, Janieve Russell, Tissanna Hickling, Jaheel Hyde, Janeek Brown, Omar McCleod, Fedrick … [Read more...] about Jamaica 2019 Trials Live Updates, Photos, Report
IAAF World Relays Bahamas 2017 Live Stream: Day 1
NASSAU, Bahamas -- The 3rd staging of the IAAF World Relays - Bahamas 2017 - will take place this weekend, Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 April, and you can watch live streaming coverage and follow live results and interviews online. The live stream from the Nassau’s Thomas A Robinson Stadium, according to the IAAF, will be simultaneously shown on the IAAF’s official YouTube … [Read more...] about IAAF World Relays Bahamas 2017 Live Stream: Day 1
Thompson, Powell Headline Jamaica’s IAAF World Relays Team
KINGSTON, Jamacia -- Double Olympic champion Elaine Thompson and former world 100m record holder Asafa Powell headline a 41-member Jamaican team for the 2017 IAAF World Relays -- Bahamas 2017 in Nassau on 22-23 April. Thompson, who sped to victory over the 100m and 200m dashes at Rio 2016 last summer, has been selected in both the 4x100m and 4x200m teams. The MVP sprint … [Read more...] about Thompson, Powell Headline Jamaica’s IAAF World Relays Team
Watch Live Stream: Nitro Athletics Melbourne Series – Feb. 4
MELBOURNE, Australia -- The inaugural Coles Nitro Athletics series kicks off in Melbourne on Saturday, February 4, and you can watch live online streaming coverage on Channels of Seven Live in Australia. Live streaming is also on FloTrack. The Nitro Athletics series will see a Usain Bolt led All-Stars taking on five other teams representing Australia, China, England, Japan and … [Read more...] about Watch Live Stream: Nitro Athletics Melbourne Series – Feb. 4
Asafa Powell to join Team Bolt for Nitro Athletics
Melbourne, Australia - Former 100m world record holder Asafa Powell of Jamaica will join Usain Bolt in the Bolt All-Stars for Nitro Athletics in Melbourne next February. Powell, who owns a personal best of 9.72 seconds for the 100m, has won two Olympic gold medals and two world titles - all in the 4x100m - with Bolt and was invited for the series by his fellow countryman who … [Read more...] about Asafa Powell to join Team Bolt for Nitro Athletics
Weltklasse Zürich 2016 IAAF Diamond League LIVE
ZURICH - A stellar women's 200m lineup headlines Weltklasse Zürich 2016 - IAAF Diamond League on Thursday. Follow Live Results and Updates | Watch Live Streaming Coverage and WatchAthletics The world-class lineup includes Olympic champion Elaine Thompson of Jamaica, Diamond League leader and Olympic silver medallist Dafne Schippers from the Netherlands and USA's Olympic … [Read more...] about Weltklasse Zürich 2016 IAAF Diamond League LIVE
Powell v Blake v Ashmeade; Elaine v Shelly-Ann: Trials 100m Semis
KINSTON, Jamaica - Asafa Powell, Nickel Ashmeade, Yohan Blake and Kemar Bailey-Cole have been packed in a loaded second semifinal of the men's 100m at the Olympic Trials in Jamaica. With only the top three finishers from each heat assured of a place in the final, one of these world-class sprinters will have to wait to see if they qualify as one of the fastest losers on … [Read more...] about Powell v Blake v Ashmeade; Elaine v Shelly-Ann: Trials 100m Semis
Bolt, Blake, Ashmeade, Asafa All Advanced In 100m
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Sporting Alert - World record holder Usain Bolt was among the big names advancing to the semi-finals of the men's 100 metres at the 2016 Jamaica Olympic Trials at the National Stadium in Kingston, on Day One on Thursday night. Bolt started his quest to represent Jamaica at his fourth Olympic Games with a relatively easy 10.15-seconds jog to win his heat, but … [Read more...] about Bolt, Blake, Ashmeade, Asafa All Advanced In 100m
JAAA 2016 Olympic Senior LIVE Blogging, Radio Streaming
KINGSTON - The JAAA Olympic Senior Track and Field Trials gets going this week and you can follow live blogging stream from our good friends at TrackAlerts.com. The Jamaica Olympic Trials will start on Thursday, June 30 and conclude on Sunday, July 3, and you can follow the latest updates, results and photos from the National Stadium in Kingston. Starting at 10 am CT. Follow … [Read more...] about JAAA 2016 Olympic Senior LIVE Blogging, Radio Streaming
Asafa Powell Disappointed With Defective Mic At Prefontaine Classic
KINGSTON - Asafa Powell wasn't as explosive in the opening parts of his 100 metres race at the 2016 Prefontaine Classic IAAF Diamond League meeting on Saturday and he explained why. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2fDzTsQyVs The Jamaican former 100m world record holder blamed a poor microphone connection at the starting line for his slow start, which contributed heavily to … [Read more...] about Asafa Powell Disappointed With Defective Mic At Prefontaine Classic
Meeting Region Guadeloupe Results
Results from the main events at the Meeting Region Guadeloupe on Saturday evening (14). Among the highlighted athletes at the event were Asafa Powell, Kirani James, LaShawn Merritt and Marquise Goodwin. Powell, the former 100m world record holder scored a win in that event in his first appearance over the straightaway dash. The Jamaican clocked 10.04 to win without any … [Read more...] about Meeting Region Guadeloupe Results
Asafa Powell Opens 100m Campaign With 10.04 Win In Guadeloupe
By Anthony Foster, TrackAlerts.com writer For World-Track Asafa Powell, Kirani James and LaShawn Merritt were among the winners at Meeting Region Guadeloupe on Saturday (14). Powell, who won the men's 200m last week at the Jamaica International Invitational in Kingston, ran 10.04 seconds to win the men's 100m and set a new meeting record in his first appearance in the … [Read more...] about Asafa Powell Opens 100m Campaign With 10.04 Win In Guadeloupe
Asafa Powell Says He Might Try the 100/200 At Trials
KINGSTON - Asafa Powell has been running more 200 metres this season because he wants to attempt the sprint double at the Jamaica National Championships next month. The sprint star has run two 200m so far this season, which is already a pair more than he's done since 2011. His most recent outing came at the 2016 Jamaica International Invitational - an IAAF World Challenge … [Read more...] about Asafa Powell Says He Might Try the 100/200 At Trials