KINGSTON, Jamaica -- The Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) have announced that they will use the IAAF Ranking to select the three athletes who will represent the country in the 100m hurdles at the 2019 IAAF World Championships in Doha, Qatar. However, according to a press release today, Danielle Williams, who was initially disqualified from the final at the … [Read more...] about JAAA To Use IAAF Ranking To Select 100m Hurdles Runners, But Williams Not Eligible
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Thompson Beats Fraser-Pryce Again; Blake Denied Sprint Double
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Elaine Thompson completed the women's sprint double after the Olympic champion outpaced fellow MVP training partner Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce to win the women's race. However, Yohan Blake was denied the same feat in the men's category. Thompson, the Rio Olympic Games champion from 2016, posted a world-leading time of 22.00 seconds to set a new season's … [Read more...] about Thompson Beats Fraser-Pryce Again; Blake Denied Sprint Double
Shericka Jackson and Demish Gaye Win 400m Titles At Jamaica Trials
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Shericka Jackson and Demish Gaye landed the women's and men's 400m titles at the 2019 Jamaica National Championships here at the National Stadium on Sunday's final day of competition. Jackson of the MVP Track Club ran away from her rivals with a blistering finish to set a new personal best of 49.78 seconds to win the women's crown. The Olympic bronze medal … [Read more...] about Shericka Jackson and Demish Gaye Win 400m Titles At Jamaica Trials
World-Leader Dacres Beaten At Jamaica Trials, But Thomas-Dodd Wins Easily
KINGSTON, Jamaica — World-leader Fedrick Dacres had to settle for second place in the men’s Discus at the Jamaica Trials on Saturday, but the national record holder won’t be too bothered by the result. Beating Dacres on the day was his fellow Reckless Control clubmate and training partner Traves Smikle, who recorded a winning throw of 64.50m in the sixth and final round of … [Read more...] about World-Leader Dacres Beaten At Jamaica Trials, But Thomas-Dodd Wins Easily
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
Briana Williams and Kevona Davis To Meet In Women’s 100m Heat: Jamaica Trials
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Junior standouts Briana Williams and Kevona Davis will match strides early after the two were drawn together in the heats of the women's 100m at the 2019 Jamaica National Championships at the National Stadium on Thursday. The pair will race next to each other in heat 3. Williams, the World Junior 100/200 sprint double champion from 2018 will start in … [Read more...] about Briana Williams and Kevona Davis To Meet In Women’s 100m Heat: Jamaica Trials
Follow Jamaica National Senior and Junior Championships: Schedule and More
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- The Jamaica National Senior and Junior Championships will get underway at the National Stadium on Thursday and the following is the tentative schedule for the four-day meeting. The championships, which is being used to select the teams for the IAAF World Championships in Doha, Qatar in September and the Pan Am U20 Athletics Championships in San Jose, … [Read more...] about Follow Jamaica National Senior and Junior Championships: Schedule and More
2018 Jamaica National Championships Live Stream, Live Results: Day 2
KINGSTON -- The 2018 Jamaica National Senior and Junior Championships will continue with Day 2 action on Friday with more than 20 finals listed on the schedule. Follow Live and Updated Results Full and Compete Schedule Headlining the list of title events on the second day are the finals of the men's and women's senior 100m, as well as the junior equivalent. Some 28 finals … [Read more...] about 2018 Jamaica National Championships Live Stream, Live Results: Day 2
Blake, Forte Among Top Qualifiers Through To 100m Semis: Jamaica Trials
KINGSTON -- Yohan Blake, Julian Forte and Kemar Bailey-Cole were all among the top qualifiers for the semi-finals of the men's 100m on Day 1 of the 2018 Jamaica National Senior Athletics Championships on Thursday night. Forte was the joint fastest from the quarter-final after winning heat 2 in a season's best 10.11 seconds to finish ahead of his fellow MVP Track Club training … [Read more...] about Blake, Forte Among Top Qualifiers Through To 100m Semis: Jamaica Trials
Clarke, Russell Qualify Quickest In 400m Hurdles At Jamaica Trials
KINGSTON — Andre Clarke and Janieve Russell were the top qualifiers in the men’s and women’s 400m hurdles on a condensed Day 1 of the 2018 Jamaica National Senior Athletics Championships on Thursday. Clarke the quickest Jamaican over the distance this season, posted a time of 48.46 seconds to win heat 1 of the men’s race, while Kemar Mowatt also dipped below the 49-seconds … [Read more...] about Clarke, Russell Qualify Quickest In 400m Hurdles At Jamaica Trials
2018 Jamaica National Championships, Live Stream, Schedule
KINGSTON -- The 2018 Jamaica National Junior and Senior Athletics Championships will get underway on Thursday and the following is the Day 1 schedule and live streaming options. Two finals are set to be contested on Day 1, the men's Triple Jump at 5:30 pm local time (CT) and the Javelin Throw 5:32 pm. 1spotmedia.com and its App will provide live streaming coverage of the … [Read more...] about 2018 Jamaica National Championships, Live Stream, Schedule
Julian Forte Wants Rio Spot, But Admits Usain Bolt’s The Man
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Sprinter Julian Forte says he would be disappointed to lose his Olympic Games place in the 200m to Usain Bolt, but admitted that the world record holder deserves the spot. Forte finished third in the men's 200m at the Jamaica National Trials earlier this month and is one of four men, including Bolt, whose names have been submitted to contest the event … [Read more...] about Julian Forte Wants Rio Spot, But Admits Usain Bolt’s The Man
Bolt Hoping For Quick Return From Hamstring Grade 1 Tear
KINGSTON - World record holder Usain Bolt remains hopeful of recovering in time to take part in the Rio Olympics after suffering a hamstring injury at the Supreme Ventures Jamaica Senior Championships. Bolt withdrew from Jamaica Olympic Trials before the 100m final on Friday night with a hamstring injury. The six-time Olympic gold medallist posted 10.04 seconds to win his … [Read more...] about Bolt Hoping For Quick Return From Hamstring Grade 1 Tear
Bolt’s coach not surprised Blake beat him at Jamaica trials
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Glen Mills, the coach of both Usain Bolt and Yohan Blake, says he was not surprised to see the world record holder beaten over the 100m at the Jamaica Championships on Friday night. Blake exploded from the blocks to outpaced Bolt and Asafa Powell to the finish line to win in a new personal best of 9.75 seconds and set a new stadium record in the … [Read more...] about Bolt’s coach not surprised Blake beat him at Jamaica trials