Multiple global gold medalists Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Elaine Thompson-Herah and Asafa Powell are among the athletes who will feature in the Velocity Fest #9 track and field meeting at the National Stadium in Kingston on Saturday (17). Live streaming of the meeting will be available at TrackAlert.com YouTube Channel, while live results will be provided HERE. Live streaming on … [Read more...] about How To Watch Velocity Fest #9 Live Stream
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“Very Upset” Yohan Blake Thinks Jamaica Is At A Disadvantage Without Local Meets
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
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
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
Fraser-Pryce, Thompson Set For Jamaica Trials: Watch Live
KINGSTON -- Top sprinters Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Elaine Thompson and Yohan Blake are all confirmed to participate at this weekend's Jamaica National Senior Athletics Championships. Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) president, Dr. Warren Blake, told the Jamaica Gleaner that while he hadn't gotten the full list of participants, he can confirm that the trio … [Read more...] about Fraser-Pryce, Thompson Set For Jamaica Trials: Watch Live
Yohan Blake Says Anything is Possible in 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Yohan Blake says he's healthy again, following a few setbacks, adding that anything is possible as he looks forward to what is expected to be an exciting year for him on the track. Blake won the men's 100m title at the 2011 IAAF World Championships and took double silver medals behind countryman and training partner Usain Bolt at the London Olympic Games … [Read more...] about Yohan Blake Says Anything is Possible in 2017
Gatlin v Blake: Men’s 100m Semi-Final Rio 2016 Battles
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. Time: 8pm ET - 100 Metres Semi-Final Startlist The pair will go head-to-head in the third semi-final heat. Blake, the Jamaican sprint double champion and silver medallist in London four-years-ago, … [Read more...] about Gatlin v Blake: Men’s 100m Semi-Final Rio 2016 Battles
Rio 2016 Men’s Sprint Preview: Will Usain Bolt Treble Again?
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. Heading the list of superstars on the men's side are Jamaicans Usain Bolt and Yohan Blake, Justin Gatlin and LaShawn Meritt, as … [Read more...] about Rio 2016 Men’s Sprint Preview: Will Usain Bolt Treble Again?
Yohan Blake Well Off Rio Gold Medal Standard, Says Coach Glen Mills
KINGSTON - Despite winning the sprint double at the Jamaica Olympic Trials this past weekend and signalled his return from injury, Yohan Blake has been told he is way off gold medal pace for Rio, later this summer. Blake stole the show in the absence of Usain Bolt, who withdrew from the trials after the 100 metres semi-finals on Friday night with a hamstring injury The … [Read more...] about Yohan Blake Well Off Rio Gold Medal Standard, Says Coach Glen Mills
Jamaica Olympic Trials Results On Day 3
KINGSTON - Selected results from Day Three at the 2016 Jamaica Olympic Games Team Trials inside the National Stadium in Kingston on Saturday. Action on the day saw Omar McLeod dominating the men's 110m hurdles finals with a very impressive time after being challenged midway through the race. Elaine Thompson and Yohan Blake, the 100 metres champions from Friday night, both … [Read more...] about Jamaica Olympic Trials Results On Day 3
Powell v Blake v Ashmeade; Elaine v Shelly-Ann: Trials 100m Semis
KINSTON, Jamaica - Asafa Powell, Nickel Ashmeade, Yohan Blake and Kemar Bailey-Cole have been packed in a loaded second semifinal of the men's 100m at the Olympic Trials in Jamaica. With only the top three finishers from each heat assured of a place in the final, one of these world-class sprinters will have to wait to see if they qualify as one of the fastest losers on … [Read more...] about Powell v Blake v Ashmeade; Elaine v Shelly-Ann: Trials 100m Semis
Bolt, Blake, Ashmeade, Asafa All Advanced In 100m
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Sporting Alert - World record holder Usain Bolt was among the big names advancing to the semi-finals of the men's 100 metres at the 2016 Jamaica Olympic Trials at the National Stadium in Kingston, on Day One on Thursday night. Bolt started his quest to represent Jamaica at his fourth Olympic Games with a relatively easy 10.15-seconds jog to win his heat, but … [Read more...] about Bolt, Blake, Ashmeade, Asafa All Advanced In 100m
Jamaica International Invitational 2016 Event Schedule
KINGSTON - The events and scheduled times for the 2016 Jamaica International Invitational - IAAF World Challenge Meeting - at the National Stadium here in Kingston on Saturday 7 May. The meeting, which has always attracted several world-class athletes since its first organized event in 2004, has once again put together a very strong group this year, despite the likes of … [Read more...] about Jamaica International Invitational 2016 Event Schedule
Yohan Blake Moving Forward Without “The Beast” Nickname
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Jamaican sprinter Yohan Blake says he's grown into a different path and no longer wishes to be cited as "The Beast." Blake, who burst on to the global scene when he sprinted to gold in the 100m at the 2011 IAAF World Championships, was nicknamed "The Beast" by his track and field fans, but said he has dropped the name. He is finally fit again after … [Read more...] about Yohan Blake Moving Forward Without “The Beast” Nickname
2016 MVP Track and Field Meeting Results
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Selected results from the 2016 MVP track and field meeting at the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica on Saturday (16). It was a season breakout meeting for Jamaican sprinter Yohan Blake, who worked his way to a new world-leading time of 9.95 seconds to win the men's 100m. Olympic 200m bronze medallist Warren Weir (JAM) was also in good touch when … [Read more...] about 2016 MVP Track and Field Meeting Results
Yohan Blake Runs World-Leading 9.95 In Kingston
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Former World champion Yohan Blake clocked a world-leading 9.95 seconds to win the men's 100m dash at the 2016 MVP Track & Field Meeting inside the National Stadium in Kingston on Sunday. Blake, who had to deal with hamstring problems since 2012, sped home to victory in the 10th and final heat of the day ahead of Rasheed Dwyer (10.10) and Zharnel Hughes … [Read more...] about Yohan Blake Runs World-Leading 9.95 In Kingston
“Healthy Again,” Yohan Blake Targets Rio Medal
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Double Olympic silver medallist Yohan Blake says he's "healthy again" and is looking forward to having a successful year in 2016. Blake, who missed the major parts of last season after he struggled physically and mentally to recover from hamstring injuries that have interrupted his preparations since 2013, opened his 2016 term with a 200m at the UWI … [Read more...] about “Healthy Again,” Yohan Blake Targets Rio Medal
All-Athletics.com: Top 20 male and female performances at London Olympics
All-Athletics.com published the Top 20 male and female single performances respectively of the 2012 Olympic Games in London. The lists were calculated according to the rules of the All-Athletics.com Overall Rankings. All results from London are available, as well as lots of updated statistics including the 2012 World Top Lists, and the World All-Time Lists. The Athlete … [Read more...] about All-Athletics.com: Top 20 male and female performances at London Olympics
Bolt does it again! Wins Olympic sprint double
LONDON -- Usain Bolt finally confirmed himself as a track and field legend after firing to gold in the men's 200 metres dash at the London Olympic Games here tonight. In fact, Bolt led fantastic night for Jamaica, which not only won gold, but the silver and bronze medal as well. All three sprinters are coached by Jamaican sprint guru and former national coach, Glen … [Read more...] about Bolt does it again! Wins Olympic sprint double