Visiting South Florida for the First Time for the Grand Slam Track Event in Miramar? Here Are 9 Things To Do While There
Are you coming to South Florida for the Grand Slam Track “Miami Slam” event happening May 2–4, 2025 at the Ansin Sports Complex in Miramar? You’re in for more than just elite athletics. This area, especially Miramar, is a vibrant hub for the Jamaican diaspora and Caribbean culture in general. Did you know that over […]
Calabar Turned on the Jets to Clinch ‘Emphatic Win’ in 4×100 at Penn Relays 2025
Presented by Toyota, the 2025 Penn Relay Carnival lit up Franklin Field from April 24 to 26 on the storied University of Pennsylvania campus in Philadelphia, USA. Now in its 129th year, the Penn Relays remains a beloved fixture on the track and field calendar. For fans, especially those from Jamaica, it’s a can’t-miss celebration […]
Kingston College’s Electrifying 4×400 Triumph at Penn Relays 2025 Marks Fourth Consecutive Victory
In one of the most thrilling races of this year’s Penn Relays, Kingston College (KC) cemented its legacy by clinching a historic fourth consecutive win in the High School Boys’ 4×400 Championship of America, presented by Grace Foods. Their time of 3:05.93 not only secured victory but equalled a century-old record for most consecutive wins […]
Hydel Dominates at Penn Relays 2025 with Record-Breaking 4×400 Win
Despite the unpredictable weather at the 2025 Penn Relays on Saturday, April 26th, Jamaica’s Hydel High School proved once again why they’re a dominant force in girls’ track and field. Their 4×400 relay team of Natassia Fletcher, Abigail Campbell, Sashana Johnson, and Jody-Ann Daley delivered a commanding performance, crossing the line in a blazing 3:30.42—smashing […]
Jamaica’s Christania Williams Finds New Glory on Ice in Two-Woman Bobsleigh
Jamaican Olympian Christania Williams is no stranger to speed. Known for her lightning-fast starts and a silver medal in the 4x100m relay at the 2016 Rio Olympics, Williams has now taken that explosive power to an entirely new arena—bobsleigh. And not just any bobsleigh team. She’s now the brakewoman for Austria’s top pilot, Katrin Beierl, […]
A Historic Start: Grand Slam Track Delivers a Spectacular Debut in Kingston
The energy was electric, the performances world-class, and the stakes higher than ever as the Grand Slam Track series kicked off its inaugural season in Kingston, Jamaica. Over three thrilling days at the National Stadium, 96 of the world’s fastest athletes competed in a revolutionary format that stripped away pacers, pushed head-to-head rivalries, and rewarded […]
Julien Alfred Edges Shericka Jackson in Thrilling 300m Clash at 2025 Miramar Invitational
Earlier this month, the Ansin Sports Complex in Miramar, Florida welcomed some of the world’s best athletes for the 2025 Miramar Invitational track and field meet. The venue is a world-class facility—one of only four Class 2 internationally certified tracks in the United States. This year’s event featured a packed schedule, including the 100m, 200m, […]
The 7 Jamaican Athletes To Watch at the Inaugural Grand Slam Track Event in Kingston
Grand Slam Track is bringing its first-ever Kingston Slam to Jamaica from April 4-6, 2025, at the National Stadium. This highly anticipated event will feature 96 world-class athletes competing in thrilling track races. Among them, seven standout Jamaican athletes are set to make their mark. 1. Nickisha Pryce – Rising Star in the 400m Nickesha […]
Your Guide to Grand Slam Track Kingston: Schedule, Competitors, and Where to Watch
Grand Slam Track is bringing its first-ever Kingston Slam to Jamaica from April 4-6, 2025, at the National Stadium. This highly anticipated event will showcase 96 world-class athletes competing in thrilling track races. Whether you’re attending in person or watching from home, here’s everything you need to know. Kingston Slam Schedule The event will take […]
The Night George Foreman Became Champion in Kingston, Jamaica
On January 22, 1973, Kingston, Jamaica, witnessed one of boxing’s most unforgettable nights. George Foreman, a young and powerful challenger, took on the undefeated heavyweight champion, Joe Frazier, in a bout known as The Sunshine Showdown. It was a short but explosive fight that ended with Foreman delivering a stunning second-round knockout, claiming the WBA, […]
