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Jamaica and the London 2012 Olympics: Usain Bolt, Photo highlights from the 2012 Olympic Ceremony

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By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, Poetess Defy, Denise N. Fyffe The much-anticipated London 2012 Olympic ceremony has ended. Representatives from all 205 participating countries marched and displayed the cultural heritage, dress and flag of their countries. Jamaica and Usain Bolt did not disappoint; strutting with vitality in their Cedalla Marley, official Olympic garbs. When honest analysts look back and assess the entertainment value of … Continue reading Jamaica and the London 2012 Olympics: Usain Bolt, Photo highlights from the 2012 Olympic Ceremony

Jamaica and the London 2012 Olympics: Jamaica 2012 Olympic Schedule, 137 Rounds of Events

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By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, Poetess Defy, Denise N. Fyffe The entire world will be certain to tune in to all of Jamaica’s 2012 Olympic Schedule, events and rounds from July 28 - August 12, 2012. Though this small Caribbean nation is participating in four sports, namely Track & Field, Swimming, Equestrian and … Continue reading Jamaica and the London 2012 Olympics: Jamaica 2012 Olympic Schedule, 137 Rounds of Events

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Jamaica and the London 2012 Olympics: Jamaica, On your marks, get set,go

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  By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, Poetess Defy, Denise N. Fyffe With less than one day to go to the start of the London 2012 Olympics, all eyes have been focused on the athletes and festivities taking place in London and in Birmingham; especially on the Jamaican sprint team, Yohan Blake, Asafa Powell, Shelly Ann Fraser-Pryce, Veronica Campbell-Brown … Continue reading Jamaica and the London 2012 Olympics: Jamaica, On your marks, get set,go

Jamaican Sprint Dominance: Sherian Brooks, Yohan Blake blaze to 9.85 in Spitzen Leichtathletik Switzerland

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  By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, Poetess Defy, Denise N. Fyffe It was another day of business for the Jamaican sprinters Yohan Blake and Sheri-Ann Brooks at the Spitzen Leichtathletik Euro Meet in Switzerland. Both Blake and Brooks took the first place position in the 100 metres races for men and women. While Yohan Blake was … Continue reading Jamaican Sprint Dominance: Sherian Brooks, Yohan Blake blaze to 9.85 in Spitzen Leichtathletik Switzerland

Jamaica Festival Song History: The Second decade 1971 to 1980

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By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, Poetess Defy, Denise N. Fyffe The second decade of the Jamaica Festival Song competition kicked off with a bang and continued to spew out hit after hit. Even, today, Jamaicans are still rocking to the mellow tunes of Jamaica Festival Song winners from 1971 to 1980. 1971 - … Continue reading Jamaica Festival Song History: The Second decade 1971 to 1980

What’s up with Usain Bolt’s hamstring: Will he be ready for the London 2012 Olympics?

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By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, Poetess Defy, Denise N. Fyffe It is summer and it is an Olympic year summer; that means the news and buzz will be around the top athletes in sports. The biggest thus far is Usain Bolt and this week, the world will be wondering 'what's up with Usain's … Continue reading What’s up with Usain Bolt’s hamstring: Will he be ready for the London 2012 Olympics?

Jamaica National Trials 2012: Sherone Simpson upset Veronica Campbell-Brown in 200m finals

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By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, Poetess Defy, Denise N. Fyffe And the winner is…wait is that Sherone Simpson blazing into second place pass Veronica Campbell-Brown, in the Jamaica National Trials 200 metres final? Now that was the biggest upset of the Senior Championships 2012. Everyone expected Shelly Ann Fraser-Pryce to take both the … Continue reading Jamaica National Trials 2012: Sherone Simpson upset Veronica Campbell-Brown in 200m finals

Jamaica National Trials 2012: Seeking emancipation for Veronica Campbell-Brown and Usain Bolt in 200m

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By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, Poetess Defy, Denise N. Fyffe The Jamaica National Trials continued on June 30, 2012 with the 200 metres semi finals for both men and women. These races are expected to be the second chance that Usain Bolt and Veronica Campbell-Brown needs to dominate and prove themselves, as still … Continue reading Jamaica National Trials 2012: Seeking emancipation for Veronica Campbell-Brown and Usain Bolt in 200m

Jamaica National Trials 2012: Slow Bolt, Fast Beast and Limping Asafa (Yohan Blake, Usain Bolt and Asafa Powell)

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By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, defy, Denise N. Fyffe The Jamaica National Trials ended on Friday night, June 29, 2012, with jubilant celebration for young Yohan Blake. He proved that his win at the World Championship was 'no buck up', as Jamaican people call it. Blake ran a blistering 9.75 to take the 100 metres final … Continue reading Jamaica National Trials 2012: Slow Bolt, Fast Beast and Limping Asafa (Yohan Blake, Usain Bolt and Asafa Powell)