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Rio 2016 Olympic Games

Wayde Van Niekerk to open season in April – Agent
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Wayde Van Niekerk to open season in April – Agent

ByGary Smith March 13, 2022March 13, 2022

Wayde van Niekerk, the 400m world record holder is fit again and is looking forward to dominating the event again in 2022. He is set to open his season in the USA in April, according to his agent.

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Rio 2016 Olympic Games Athletics Final Medal Table
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Rio 2016 Olympic Games Athletics Final Medal Table

BySteve Campbell August 21, 2016August 21, 2016

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — The medal table after the final day of track and field competition at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil on Sunday, Aug. 21.

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Javon Francis Splits 43.78; Jamaica Grabs 4Ă—400 Silver At Rio 2016
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Javon Francis Splits 43.78; Jamaica Grabs 4Ă—400 Silver At Rio 2016

ByGary Smith August 21, 2016

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — Jamaica men’s 4x400m relay team won a silver medal at the Rio 2016 Games behind two classy performances from two of the country’s top youngsters to end the Olympic Games track programme on Saturday night.

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Gatlin v Blake: Men’s 100m Semi-Final Rio 2016 Battles
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Gatlin v Blake: Men’s 100m Semi-Final Rio 2016 Battles

ByGary Smith August 14, 2016August 14, 2016

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Justin Gatlin and Yohan Blake will clash in the pick of the men’s 100m semi-finals at Rio 2016 inside the Olympic Stadium on Sunday night.

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Elaine Thompson Beats Fraser-Pryce; Strikes Gold In Rio
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Elaine Thompson Beats Fraser-Pryce; Strikes Gold In Rio

ByGary Smith August 13, 2016August 14, 2016

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Elaine Thompson of Jamaica blasted to a stunning time of 10.71 to win the women’s 100m at Rio 2016 – dethroning her compatriot and training partner Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, who finished third.

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Rio 2016 Men’s Sprint Preview: Will Usain Bolt Treble Again?
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Rio 2016 Men’s Sprint Preview: Will Usain Bolt Treble Again?

ByGary Smith August 11, 2016December 18, 2016

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The sprint events are expected to draw most of the highlights at Rio 2016 in Brazil, as a wholesale of world-class sprinters have assembled in the city of Rio de Janeiro for one of the most anticipated Olympic Games ever.

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Campbell-Brown, Richards Named As Jamaica Team Captains
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Campbell-Brown, Richards Named As Jamaica Team Captains

ByGary Smith August 8, 2016August 8, 2016

Sprint queen Veronica Campbell-Brown and standout Shot Put thrower O’Dayne Richards were named respective captains for Jamaica’s track-and-field team at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, officials announced on Sunday night.

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  • 2022 USATF Outdoor Championships results on day two, June 24
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  • Melissa Jefferson runs wind-aided 10.69 secs to win USATF Championships women’s 100m title
  • Shericka Jackson stuns Thompson-Herah; Yohan Blake beats Oblique Seville in 100m at Jamaica Championships

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