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
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Jamaicans leading the way at Penn Relays – High School Girls’ Preview
Manchester – winner of one Penn Relays title – and Holmwood Tech, winner of 13, lead another strong group of Jamaican girls’ teams at this year’s Relays. Manchester’s sole victory came in the 1994 4x100 Championship of America. This year Manchester has the top time for the season in that event, the 45.52 it ran at Gibson Relays. They also have one of the top times in the … [Read more...] about Jamaicans leading the way at Penn Relays – High School Girls’ Preview
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
Jessica Ennis Targets World Indoors After Injury Scare
Britain's golden girl Jessica Ennis believes she is in the best possible shape to win the World Indoor pentathlon title in Doha next Saturday despite a setback in her preparations with a foot injury. Ennis is under no illusions that despite her own brilliant form she faces an even tougher test of her multi-event skills than she encountered when storming to her world heptathlon … [Read more...] about Jessica Ennis Targets World Indoors After Injury Scare
Veronica Campbell-Brown Wins Tyson Invitational 60m Dash
Sprint ace Veronica Campbell-Brown won the women's 60-meter dash in 7.15 seconds at the Tyson Invitational Friday night at the University of Arkansas. The three-time Olympic gold medalist from Jamaica ran the 10th-fastest time in the world this year and earned her first indoor victory of the season. Campbell-Brown, an Arkansas alum, ran the event for the second time this … [Read more...] about Veronica Campbell-Brown Wins Tyson Invitational 60m Dash