Jamaican Lamara Distin Sets New National Record in Women’s High Jump at SEC Indoor Championships
Last month, during the last day of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) Indoor Championships at Randal Tyson Track Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas, Jamaica’s Lamara Distin set a new national record in the women’s high jump. Distin, a senior at Texas A&M University, cleared a jump of 2.00 meters, passing the previous national record she set of […]
1978 Graduating Class of Kingston College Honors Star Athlete Ian Stapleton
Former Kingston College (KC) 400-meter track and field athlete Ian Stapleton was honored by the college’s graduating class of 1978 at its yearly Nostalgia, Retro After Champs event at Port Henderson Beach in St Catherine on March 23, 2024. Stapleton’s achievements at KC Ian Stapleton was born in 1959 in Kingston, Jamaica. His performance in […]
Jamaica’s Bunny Shaw Breaks Man City Women’s Goal-Scoring Record
Her winning goal for Manchester City in a match against Manchester United brought the total number of goals scored by Jamaican striker Khadija “Bunny” Shaw, 27, to an impressive 68 and broke the Man City all-time women’s record set by Georgia Stanway’s total of 67 goals in 186 appearances between 2015 and 2022. Shaw beat […]
JC won the Most Gold, But KC Wins the Title – Winning CHAMPS is About Points
Did you know that your high school could win CHAMPS without winning a gold medal in any event? A recent social media debate ignited by Jamaica College’s (JC) gold medal count at the 2024 ISSA Grace Kennedy Boys and Girls Championships (CHAMPS) has prompted us to offer a clear explanation of how the championship’s scoring […]
Jamaica College Alumni Dominates True Blue Weekend Soccer Fest, Winning Both the Ziadie Cup and the Davy Cup
The Jamaica College Old Boys Association of Florida (JCOBAFL) emerged victorious at the True Blue Weekend Soccer Fest 2024, securing wins in both the Ziadie Cup and the Davy Cup. The event, held in Miramar, FL, showcased Jamaican alumni high school football and honored the legacy of two football legends, Dennis Ziadie and Richard Davy. […]
Jamaican Lenworth “Lenny” Hyde Receives Atlanta Caribbean Community Lifetime Achievement Award
Jamaican mentor and coach, Lenworth “Lenny” Hyde, was presented with the Atlanta Caribbean Community Lifetime Achievement Award on March 9, 2024, at the Third Annual Atlanta Caribbean Community Awards ceremony in Lithonia, Georgia. The 2024 event was hosted by Donna McLeod and Antony Duare, with Marla W Mignott serving as the guest speaker. Coach Hyde […]
Dates Confirmed for 2024 Florida Netball Classic International Invitational Tournament in the City of Miramar
The excitement is building as the Junior Florida Netball Classic returns for its 12th consecutive year, promising two days of thrilling netball action at the Miramar Regional Park Amphitheater on March 30th – 31st, 2024. Organized by the Florida Netball Association in partnership with Sportourz, this premier event has become a highlight on the international […]
Legendary Jamaican football player, Richard Davy, being honored with Davy Cup Debut on March 16th at True Blue Weekend Soccerfest
The True Blue Weekend Soccerfest 2024 is set to host the inaugural Davy Cup soccer match. The Davy Cup match honors the legacy of the legendary Jamaican footballer, Richard “Real Kill” Davy. The match, scheduled for March 16th, 2024, will feature Jamaica College and Wolmer’s. Richard Davy, born on May 3, 1953, was a football […]
Is this 7-Year-Old Golfer of Jamaican Descent the Next Tiger Woods?
At just seven years old, Ashton O’Kola is already a name to remember in the golfing world. Born to Jamaican parents, O’Kola, who turns eight on April 5, has made significant waves in the sport, participating in tournaments across the globe. His early start in golf at the tender age of two, under the guidance […]
Jamaica’s Iconic Olympic Athlete, Inez Turner, Becomes CIAA Indoor Track & Field Coach of the Year
Fayetteville State University (FSU) women’s track and field coach, Inez Turner, was named the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Women’s Coach of the Year following her team’s win of its second consecutive title at the 2024 CIAA Indoor Track and Field Championships at the JDL Fast Track. Accepts the honor with gratitude After the team […]
