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Thompson, Davis Win Great Britain Marathon Trials: Results

March 26, 2021 by Glen Andrews Leave a Comment

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Chris Thompson and Stephanie Davis timed their runs perfectly to break away and win the Great Britain marathon trials and punched their tickets to the Tokyo Olympics in Japan later this summer. Both winners set respective personal bests en route to securing victory. Great Britain Marathon Trials Summary Thompson wins men race with 2:10:50Davis takes the women's race in a … [Read more...] about Thompson, Davis Win Great Britain Marathon Trials: Results

Watch British Athletics Marathon and 20km Walk Olympic Trials

March 25, 2021 by Glen Andrews Leave a Comment

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Several British athletes will look to punch their tickets to the Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, later this summer when they compete at the Muller British Athletics Marathon and 20km Walk Trials on Friday, March 26. UK viewers will be able to watch a live stream of the event for free on the British Athletes official YouTube channel, while those who are outside the UK might need … [Read more...] about Watch British Athletics Marathon and 20km Walk Olympic Trials

Video: Van Niekerk Opens Season With 20.64 In Windy Conditions

March 24, 2021 by Symone Goss Leave a Comment

Wayde van Niekerk breaks world 400m record

SOUTH AFRICA -- Olympic champion Wayde van Niekerk opened his 2021 season with a modest 20.64 seconds performance in challenging conditions to win the men's 200 meters at the ACNW OPEN Invitational in Potchefstroom on Tuesday night. Van Niekerk, who is still seeking clearance to join the Lance Brauman’s training group in Florida, USA, took the chance to get a race in while … [Read more...] about Video: Van Niekerk Opens Season With 20.64 In Windy Conditions

Fraser-Pryce Still Chasing 10.60, No Plans To Retire From Track and Field

March 19, 2021 by Gary Smith Leave a Comment

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaica celebrates

KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Olympic and World champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaica has revealed that she still has big dreams she's chasing and dismissed any idea of making retirement plans. Dream of Running 10.60 and Break Into 21-seconds The 34-year-old who won gold medals at the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games and is a nine-time World Championships gold medalist, says she … [Read more...] about Fraser-Pryce Still Chasing 10.60, No Plans To Retire From Track and Field

World champion Steven Gardiner To Race In 200m At 15th Annual Spring Break Classic

March 17, 2021 by Symone Goss Leave a Comment

Steven Gardiner of Bahamas

World 400m champion Steven Gardiner from the Bahamas is among the list of highlighted athletes who will feature at the 15th Annual Spring Break Classic at the Basilio Rodriguez Stadium in Carolina, Puerto Rico. The event, which is an Area Permit Outdoor Meeting - will take place from Thursday, March 18 to Saturday, March 20. Gardiner, who made a brief showing during the 2021 … [Read more...] about World champion Steven Gardiner To Race In 200m At 15th Annual Spring Break Classic

Olympic Champion Miller-Uibo To Ditch 400m In Tokyo, Targets 200m Crown?

March 14, 2021 by Mellissa Henry Leave a Comment

Shaunae Miller-Uibo of Bahamas in the 200m

With the International Olympic Committee (IOC) unwilling to make any adjustments to the women's schedule for the upcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, later this summer, does it now mean that Bahamian star Shaunae Miller-Uibo will shift her focus on just the 200m? Miller-Uibo To Snub Olympic 400m To Focus on 200m If reports in recent days are any indication of where … [Read more...] about Olympic Champion Miller-Uibo To Ditch 400m In Tokyo, Targets 200m Crown?

How To Watch Texas Qualifier: Trials of Miles Meeting Live Stream

February 27, 2021 by Glen Andrews Leave a Comment

Ajee' Wilson: 2016 IAAF World Indoor Championships

A number of top athletes will seek to achieve the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials and Games qualifying standards when they compete in the Texas Qualifier - Trials of Miles Meeting on Saturday. Live streaming begins at 7:30 pm. How To Watch Live Stream & Follow Live Results Fans and supporters will be able to watch live streaming video coverage of the Trials of … [Read more...] about How To Watch Texas Qualifier: Trials of Miles Meeting Live Stream

Shamier Little Not Considering 400m/400m Hurdles Double At U.S. Olympic Trials

February 25, 2021 by Gary Smith Leave a Comment

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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

Fraser-Pryce Urges Government To Support Sports Restart

February 14, 2021 by Racquel Smith Leave a Comment

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce at Doha World Championships

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

How Long Will Johnson-Thompson Be Out For With Achilles Tendon?

February 1, 2021 by Glen Andrews Leave a Comment

Katarina Johnson-Thompson of Great Britain

World heptathlon champion Katarina Johnson-Thompson has had a setback in her preparations for this summer's Olympic Games after sustaining an Achilles tendon injury that will keep her out until March. Injured In Training Johnson-Thompson suffered the injury in training and although she is disappointed with the setback that will delay her competition actions, the Great … [Read more...] about How Long Will Johnson-Thompson Be Out For With Achilles Tendon?

“Very Upset” Yohan Blake Thinks Jamaica Is At A Disadvantage Without Local Meets

January 27, 2021 by Racquel Smith Leave a Comment

Yohan Blake - 2018 Commonwealth Games

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

Fraser-Pryce 10.87; Thompson-Herah 10.88 At Velocity Fest In Kingston

August 9, 2020 by Gary Smith Leave a Comment

Shelly Ann Fraser-Pryce London 2018 DL

KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce posted an impressive 10.87 seconds to set a new world-leading time for this season on her way to winning the women's 100m at the Velocity Fest 4 at the National Stadium o Saturday. Olympic sprint double champion Elaine Thompson-Herah was also as impressive, following her 10.88 seconds performance to win her section on the … [Read more...] about Fraser-Pryce 10.87; Thompson-Herah 10.88 At Velocity Fest In Kingston

Fraser-Pryce Sets Pan American 200m Record, Wins Gold In 22.43

August 9, 2019 by Christopher George Leave a Comment

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce

LIMA, Peru —  Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce set a Pan American Games record of 22.43 seconds to win the women's 200m on the fourth-day of track and field competition on Friday. Comfortable For Fraser-Pryce Drawn in lane six for today's final, Fraser-Pryce rocketed from the blocks and covered Canada's Crystal Emmanuel in a flash as she entered the home straight with a … [Read more...] about Fraser-Pryce Sets Pan American 200m Record, Wins Gold In 22.43

Jamaica’s Jackson Wins Pan American 400m Gold

August 8, 2019 by Christopher George Leave a Comment

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LIMA, Peru — Jamaica's Shericka Jackson won the gold medal in the women's 400 meters on the third day of track and field at the Pan American Games on Thursday. Easy Gold Medal Run For Jackson Jackson, the Olympic bronze medalist, ran a well-measured opening 200m to control the race from early and then pull away from the field over the last 180m to win in 50.73 … [Read more...] about Jamaica’s Jackson Wins Pan American 400m Gold

Jamaica 4×400 Teams Get Olympic Games (2008 and 2012) Medal Upgrades

July 21, 2019 by world track Leave a Comment

Jamaica women 4x400 Olympics and Worlds

Both teams originally won bronze at consecutive Olympic Games (2008 and 2012) prior to upgrades being confirmed now upgraded due to Russian doping sanctions - Silver medals will be presented to the respective teams at today’s second session of the 2019 Müller Anniversary Games - The women’s Jamaican 4x400m relay teams from both Beijing 2008 and London 2012 Olympic Games … [Read more...] about Jamaica 4×400 Teams Get Olympic Games (2008 and 2012) Medal Upgrades

Kenenisa Bekele To Run At TCS Amsterdam Marathon

July 23, 2018 by Glen Andrews Leave a Comment

Kenenisa Bekele

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands -- Ethiopian legend Kenenisa Bekele will run the TCS Amsterdam Marathon, an IAAF Gold Label road race, on Sunday 21 October, race organizers confirmed. The multiple World and Olympic track champion will be competing for the first time marathon on Dutch soil and he's expected to take on a solid field and the event will be streamed live … [Read more...] about Kenenisa Bekele To Run At TCS Amsterdam Marathon

Canada’s De Grasse Ends Season After Injury Setback

July 11, 2018 by Steve Campbell Leave a Comment

Andre De Grasse of Canada

OTTAWA – Andre De Grasse has decided to cut his season short for a second successive term after struggling to recover from a hamstring injury. The Canadian triple Olympic medallist was forced to end his 2018 campaign after he re-aggravated a hamstring injury running the 200m at the National Championships over the weekend. De Grasse Frustrated With Hamstring Injury … [Read more...] about Canada’s De Grasse Ends Season After Injury Setback

Christine Ohuruogu Retires At 34

June 30, 2018 by Gary Smith Leave a Comment

Christine Ohuruogu

LONDON -- Former World and Olympic 400m champion Christine Ohuruogu of Great Britain has decided to hang up her track and field spikes at the age of 34. Ohuruogu, who has been plagued by injuries over the last few years, and is now doing a law degree at university, made the announcement this weekend, as she felt it was the right time to step away from competing. The … [Read more...] about Christine Ohuruogu Retires At 34

Bolt aims to enjoy his final season on the track

December 27, 2016 by Racquel Smith Leave a Comment

Usain Bolt

KINGSTON, Jamaica - Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt says he aims to enjoy what is expected to be his final season on the track next year. The world record holder over both the 100m and 200m events, plans to step away from the track at the conclusion of the 2017 season where he will be hoping to add to his collection of 11 World Championships titles. "Right now, it's my … [Read more...] about Bolt aims to enjoy his final season on the track

Usain Bolt Double Up Again At The Olympics

August 19, 2016 by Gary Smith Leave a Comment

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RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil, Sporting Alert — Usain Bolt completed his third successive Olympic Games sprint double, after racing away with the men's 200m title at Rio 2016 on Thursday night. The world record holder posted a time of 19.78 seconds to dismiss a quality field, with Canada's Andre De Grasse taking the silver in 20.02 and the bronze going to Christophe Lemaitre of … [Read more...] about Usain Bolt Double Up Again At The Olympics

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