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, […]
Jamaican Olympian Inez Turner Inducted into CIAA Hall of Fame
Jamaican Olympian and respected track and field coach Inez Turner has been inducted into the 2025 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Hall of Fame. The recognition highlights her outstanding career as both an athlete and coach, celebrating her contributions to collegiate sports and her lasting impact on student-athletes. A Career of Excellence Turner, who has […]
Get to know the 17 Jamaican Athletes Participating in the Kingston Grand Slam Track Event
The inaugural Michael Johnson Grand Slam Track series, beginning April 4-6 at the National Stadium, will feature seventeen Jamaican athletes, among them Paris Olympic Games finalists Oblique Seville and Hansle Parchment. “We’re thrilled to finalise the line-up for our first-ever Grand Slam Track event,” said Michael Johnson, the league’s founder and commissioner. “With 96 world-class […]
Exclusive: Michael Johnson on Grand Slam Track, Usain Bolt & Jamaica’s Sprinting Legacy
Four-time Olympic champion Michael Johnson has chosen Kingston, Jamaica, as the launchpad for his ambitious new athletics league, Grand Slam Track. In an exclusive interview with Jamaicans.com, Johnson shared why this moment marks more than just a sporting event—it’s a celebration of legacy, culture, and a bold vision for the future of track and field. […]
10 Things to Know About the New USA Track Meet for Jamaican High School Athletes
A brand-new track meet is set to bring top young athletes together on April 19, 2025, at Memorial Field in Mount Vernon, NY. The New York Next-Gen Invitational Relays will feature high school competitors from the USA, Jamaica, and the Caribbean, giving them a chance to go head-to-head before the Penn Relays Carnival in Philadelphia. […]
Winston “Fanna” Griffiths : The Winningest Jockey in the English-Speaking Caribbean
In the world of horse racing, few names command as much respect as Winston ‘Fanna’ Griffiths, OD. A Hall of Fame jockey and the most successful rider in Jamaica’s history, Griffiths holds the distinction of being the winningest jockey in the English-speaking Caribbean. His incredible career, spanning decades, has left an indelible mark on Caymanas […]
Jamaica Ranks Third Among Foreign Countries Represented in the NFL
The National Football League (NFL) has long been dominated by American-born players, but international talent continues to make an impact. Among foreign-born players, Jamaica ranks third in representation, following Canada and Germany. Jamaicans have been part of the NFL for decades, with Craig Bingham being the first Jamaican-born player drafted into the league in 1982. […]