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Jamaica is out of the Rio 2016 Olympics 800m. Simoya Campbell lead the race for the first 500m but lost her position and came in last. Kenia Sinclair, never emerged from the back of the pack. Natoya Goule, lead her heat for the first lap and placed third, but did not make it to the next round. 1 Melissa … Continue reading Rio 2016 Olympics: Results Of Women’s 800m Round 1
Wednesday morning was not a good showing for the Jamaican athletes at the Rio 2016 Olympics. Simoya Campbell was the first of the Jamaican women in the 800m, running in heat 6. She lead the race for the first 500m but lost her position and came in last. With that result, it is clear that Campbell's … Continue reading Rio 2016 Olympics: Jamaica’s Women Knocked Out Of The Women’s 800m
THURSDAY, AUGUST 18 MORNING SESSION 7:55 a.m.: Shot Put Men qualifying Groups A and B 8:00 a.m.: Women’s High Jump qualify-ing round, Groups A and B 9:20 a.m.: Women’s 4x100m relay Round 1 9:40 a.m.: Men’s 4x100m Relay Round 1 10:00 a.m.: Men’s 400m Hurdles Final EVENING SESSION 6:30 p.m.: Shot Put Men’s Final 7:15 … Continue reading Rio 2016 Olympics: Schedule For Jamaican Athletes, Day 7 – August 18
Congratulations to Jamaica's Omar McLeod; he is the 100m hurdles Olympic champion, at the Rio 2016 Olympics. McLeod has been the best in the event all year and certainly deserves the victory. Photo Highlights ***** About the writer: Poetess Denise N. Fyffe is a published author of over 30 books, for more than six years and enjoys volunteering … Continue reading Rio 2016 Olympics: Photo Highlights of Omar McLeod’s Win In 110m Hurdles Finals
It was pure joy watching Omar McLeod accomplish what no other Jamaican has managed to do; he is the 100m hurdles Olympic champion, at the Rio 2016 Olympics. Mcleod dominated the event all year and was expected to perform very well. He did not disappoint and can now rest easy, for all his hard work. One could … Continue reading Rio 2016 Olympics: Jamaica’s Omar McLeod’s History Making Victory In Men’s 110m Hurdles Finals
One of the most anticipated final draws closer with the completion of the women's semi final completed, at the Rio 2016 Olympics. Simone Facey and Elaine Thompson represented Jamaica in the semi finals, however, only Thompson was successful in her event. While Thompson looked comfortable in her race, Dafne Schippers dominated and is the favorite … Continue reading Rio 2016 Olympics: Elaine Thompson Through To Women’s 200m Finals
The Jamaican women performed well in the 400m hurdles semi finals, at the Rio 2016 Olympics. Janieve Russell, Leah Nugent and Ristananna Tracey all made it through to the finals. Russell silenced her critics and is showing a better form than she did yesterday. 1 Dalilah Muhammad United States 53.89s 2 Sara Petersen Denmark 54.55s 3 Zuzana … Continue reading Rio 2016 Olympics: Janieve Russell, Leah Nugent and Ristananna Tracey Through To The Women’s 400m Hurdles Finals
Jamaica will have to rely on Omar McLeod for an Olympic medal in the 110m hurdles semi finals, at the Rio 2016 Olympics. Deuce Carter ran out of lane 2 in heat 1, however, he did not make it through to the semi finals. Carter seemingly threw a minor tantrum and was visibly upset. His race … Continue reading Rio 2016 Olympics: Andrew Riley and Deuce Carter Drop Out In The Men’s 110m Hurdles Semi Finals
Jamaica had three men in the 110m Hurdles Semi Finals, at the Rio 2016 Olympics. Deuce Carter was the first to represent Jamaica in the evening session. He was in lane 2 of heat 1; but did not make it through to the semi finals. Carter's race had hurdle mishaps, by himself and the runner from … Continue reading Rio 2016 Olympics: Omar McLeod Through To The Men’s 110m Hurdles Finals
Usain Bolt is more than a veteran Olympic star. He's a brand -- a track and field icon with an international following. Bolt, who is Jamaican, has deals with Puma, Nissan (NSANF), Hublot, Visa (V), Virgin Media and Japan's All Nippon Airways. There's also Optus, an Australian telecommunications company, and Enertor, which sells sports … Continue reading Usain Bolt: How the world’s fastest man built a business empire
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