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 … [Read more...] about Usain Bolt Blasts To 19.56secs At Jamaica Invitational
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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 … [Read more...] about Carmelita Jeter Holds On To Win 100m At Jamaica Invitational
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) … [Read more...] about Usain Bolt: We Came Here Ready To Lay Down A Mark
Tyson Gay Set For Great City Games
American sprint ace Tyson Gay is set to compete at this year's Great City Games in Manchester on May 16. Also on the card to compete at the meeting that attracted the world's fastest man, Usain Bolt of Jamaica last season, are Great Britain's double world champion Jessica Ennis, and fellow countrywoman and Olympic champion Christine Ohuruogu. Gay, the world silver … [Read more...] about Tyson Gay Set For Great City Games
Usain Bolt To Attack 300m World Record In Ostrava
Usain Bolt (r) of Jamaica on his way to victory in the men's 200m during day two of the IAAF World Athletics Final at the Kaftanzoglio Stadium Jamaican sprint sensation Usain Bolt will make a rare appearance in a 300-meter race at the Czech Golden Spike meet in May. Organizers announced on Wednesday that Bolt, the Olympic and World sprint champion over the 100 and 200 … [Read more...] about Usain Bolt To Attack 300m World Record In Ostrava
Chambers sizzled to 6.51secs in 60m semis; Lolo just made it
Great Britain's Dwain Chambers again looked impressive when winning his semi-final heat of the men's 60m dash at the World Indoor Championships. Chambers, one of the favourites to win the event, clocked a sizzling 6.51seconds to qualify easily for the final race later this evening. Jamaica's Nesta Carter, a member of the Jamaican 4x100m Olympic relay gold medal winning … [Read more...] about Chambers sizzled to 6.51secs in 60m semis; Lolo just made it
Video Interview With Usain Bolt Talking About The 2010 Season
Video of Usain Bolt speaking about running at the adidas Grand Prix in New York City on 12 June. Bolt, the triple Olympic and World champion (100, 200, 4x100) and World record holder will race over the 100m dash in New York, and it will be his first competition in the United States since he set his first world record of 9.72seconds to break Asafa Powell's previous mark at the … [Read more...] about Video Interview With Usain Bolt Talking About The 2010 Season
Jessica Ennis Sets Record And Beat Lolo Jones In Glasgow
Great Britain's multi-athlete super star Jessica Ennis defeated favourite Lolo Jones in the women's 60 metres hurdles dash at Saturday's Aviva International Match Glasgow. Ennis, competing as a guest athlete at the meeting sped to a national record and new world leading time of 7.95seconds to win the event ahead of reigning World Indoor champion Jones, who was competing … [Read more...] about Jessica Ennis Sets Record And Beat Lolo Jones In Glasgow
Michael Johnson says Gay needs fast start or the race is over at 10m
By Gary Smith, World-Track BERLIN -- American sprint legend Michael Johnson believes Tyson Gay must get a fast start when he clashes with Usain Bolt over the 100 metres or the race will be over within a few metres. Johnson, the current 400m world record holder who held the previous 200m world mbest, before losing it to Bolt last year, says even a fast finisher like Gay would … [Read more...] about Michael Johnson says Gay needs fast start or the race is over at 10m
Maurice Greene: "No one knows how fast Usain Bolt can actually go"
By Gary Smith, World-Track BERLIN -- Former 100 metres world record holder Maurice Greene believes Usain Bolt has not yet reached his full potential, and backs the Jamaican sprint sensation to develop as he learns to race over the distance. Bolt, who currently holds the world record in both the 100m and 200m, was phenomenal throughout the entire season last year - particularly … [Read more...] about Maurice Greene: "No one knows how fast Usain Bolt can actually go"
Bolt's coach says he is now ready emulate Beijing success in Berlin
By Gary Smith, World-Track BERLIN -- Usain Bolt floated away from the chasing pack on a fast track in Beijing to break two world records at the Olympic Games last summer and his coach Glen Mills believes the Jamaican is well on course to deliver something magical again in Berlin. Bolt's form was second to none last summer and the confidence he brought to the starting line grew … [Read more...] about Bolt's coach says he is now ready emulate Beijing success in Berlin
Gay plays it safe and skip Cottbus relay invite
By Gary Smith, World-Track COTTBUS, Germany -- Defending his triple gold medals at the upcoming IAAF World Championships is the priority of American sprinter Tyson Gay. Gay, who set the standards at the last world championships in Osaka, two-years-ago, is being bothered by a groin nag, which has slightly affected his preparation for the event. The 26-year-old opted to skip … [Read more...] about Gay plays it safe and skip Cottbus relay invite
Agent says Powell was tired at Crystal Palace
By Gary Smith, World-Track MONACO -- The poor performance of Asafa Powell at the Aviva London Grand Prix last Friday, where he finished the 100 metres in a very disappointing sixth place was a result of tiredness, his agent Paul Doyle said on Monday. The former world record holder clocked 10.26 seconds to finish behind fellow Jamaican countryman and current world record … [Read more...] about Agent says Powell was tired at Crystal Palace
Gay says Bolt, the "beast, monster, freak" is Berlin favouite
By Gary Smith, World-Track The Statistics are showing that he is the quickest man in the world this season, but despite buzzing with confidence, Tyson Gay believes Usain Bolt is the favourite to dethrone him of his sprint titles at the World Championships next month. “I believe Usain’s the fastest man right now,” admitted the American champion. … [Read more...] about Gay says Bolt, the "beast, monster, freak" is Berlin favouite
Bolt says his 9.79sec was done with 85% sharpness
By Gary Smith, World-Track PARIS -- Jamaica's sprint marvel Usain Bolt says in spite of the flourish of success thus far this season, he is still 15-percent shy of full capacity. Bolt, who seems to invite appalling conditions everything he announces his intentions to land a fast time on the circuit, again beat the rain, the cold and wind to send another warning to his … [Read more...] about Bolt says his 9.79sec was done with 85% sharpness
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?
Injured Marvin Anderson will be ready next week
By Gary Smith, World-Track The dark clouds circling around the uncertainty of Marvin Anderson's fitness for the Aviva London Grand Prix at the end of this month seems to passing on, with managements optimistic he will be ready for the meeting. Anderson pulled out of the 200m at the Lausanne Grand Prix last week after 120m in the race with what seemed to have been a hamstring … [Read more...] about Injured Marvin Anderson will be ready next week
Gay not discouraged by Bolt World title threat
By Gary Smith, World-Track ROME -- World sprint double champion Tyson Gay says he was impressed with the dazzling 200m Usain Bolt ran in Lausanne on Tuesday, but is confident he is ready to defend his titles in Berlin. In repulsive conditions for sprinting at the Athletissima IAAF Super Grand Prix meeting Tuesday, Bolt produced one of the most dominant performances off all-time … [Read more...] about Gay not discouraged by Bolt World title threat
No more big meets for Jemilo until worlds, says agent
By Daniel Kiko, (Standard) with Gary Smith, World-Track Photo by Track and Field Photo Magazine Related: Jemilo says there is no need to worry NAIROBI, Kenya -- Pamela Jelimo's agent Barnabas Korir has confirmed that the Olympic champion will not compete in another demanding field until the IAAF World Championships in August. The Kenyan 800-metres star has been struggling to … [Read more...] about No more big meets for Jemilo until worlds, says agent
Powell and Gay could clash at Prefontaine Classic
By Gary Smith, World-Track EUGENE --- Former world record holder Asafa Powell and world sprint double champion Tyson Gay could face each other over 100-metres at the Sunday's Prefontaine Classic, to be held at the Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon. Powell is already confirmed to race at the meeting and according meeting director Tom Jordan, Gay, fresh from his stunning 19.58 … [Read more...] about Powell and Gay could clash at Prefontaine Classic