Jamaica’s Olympic Champion Hurdler Hansle Parchment Dedicates Medal to His Coach
Jamaican Olympic champion Hansle Parchment took to social media on October 2, 2023, to dedicate the silver medal he received at the 2023 World Athletics Championships tournament to his coach of 14 years, Fitz Coleman. In regard to the dedication, Parchment posted, “He deserves this as much as I do,” gaining cheers and praise from […]
Did the Jamaican Government Diss West Indies Cricket?
Between 2005 and 2007, Jamaica spent more than Ja$3.0 billion to raise up the Trelawny facility and to rehabilitate Sabina Park in preparation for hosting matches for the then ICC 2007 Cricket World Cup. From my perspective, it was never a wise investment (business-wise) but the arguments presented at the time alluded to the importance of […]
Fifth and Final Olympics for Jamaican Sprint Legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce in 2024
Jamaican sprint superstar Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has confirmed that the Olympic Games in Paris in 2024 will be her last. A recent silver and bronze medal winner at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Fraser-Pryce also suffered a muscle injury at the competition and was taken to a hospital. While the injury was not […]
Shericka Jackson Sets Diamond League Record in 200-Meter Race
Jamaican runner Shericka Jackson, who has won two World Championships in the 200 meters, set a meet record at the Diamond League final on the second day of the Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, on September 17, 2023. Jackson Makes History Jackson established the meet record by running the distance in 21.57 […]
Usain Bolt Honored with Top Legends New Value Note
Jamaica’s multi-Olympic champion and sprint legend Usain Bolt is featured on a new value note issued by collectibles firm Top Legends. Value notes from Top Legends, which are copy-protected, provide unique collectible items that combine artistic quality, authentic designs, and sophisticated safety features in an item that recognizes the achievements and popularity of iconic sports […]
Jamaican Olympic Champion Hansle Parchment Wins 110-Meter Hurdles Race in Croatia
Jamaica’s Hansle Parchment was the winner of the 110-meter hurdles race at the Boris Hanžeković Memorial in Zagreb, Croatia, on 10 September 2023. Parchment, 31, ran the distance in 13.13 seconds, defeating his nearest competitor Daniel Roberts of the United States by two seconds. Roberts came in second with 13.15 seconds, while the third place […]
Jamaican Sprinter Shericka Jackson Edges Closer to 200-Metre World Record
Jamaican sprinter Shericka Jackson continues her march breaking the world record in the 200-metre event set by US Florence Griffith-Joyner at the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games. The 29-year-old sensation showcased her unparalleled skill in the women’s event 200M event clocking, an incredible 21.48 seconds at the Brussels Diamond League meet on 8 September 2023. This […]
Thompson-Herah’s Road to Recovery Includes Running Her Season’s Best Time
Jamaican Elaine Thompson-Herah, a five-time Olympic champion, won the women’s 100-meter competition in Switzerland, at a World Athletics Continental Tour Silver competition, running the distance in 10.92 seconds for the best time of the season. Olympic Sprint Double Titles Thompson-Herah is the holder of back-to-back sprint double titles, winning at the 2016 and 2020 Olympic […]
Excelsior High Alum Nayoka Clunis Makes Name as Jamaica’s First Hammer Thrower
Nayoka Clunis is poised to become a name synonymous with breaking boundaries in Jamaican sports. Clunis has stepped onto the global stage at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest as the first-ever hammer thrower to represent Jamaica. While she was eliminated from the competition after placing 18th in Group B of the qualification round, she […]
Decoding Speed: Experts Define the Fastest Man and Woman Alive
One of the big discussions buzzing around the World Athletics Championship is who gets to wear the title of the fastest man and woman alive? Conversations online got heated after the US team clinched victory in the women’s 100-meter finals. Sha’carri Richardson blazed through the track in 10.65 seconds, setting a new championships record. The […]