Bim Adewunmi: The Jamaican 100m breaststroke swimmer has double cause to celebrate after her record-breaking win at the Fina World Swimming championships. ***** Abig congratulations to Jamaican swimmer Alia Atkinson, who is a new 100m breaststroke champion. Atkinson completed the race in 1 minute and 2.36 seconds at the Fina World Swimming championships in Doha at the … Continue reading Alia Atkinson wins a new world record – and a first for a black woman
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IAAF World Championships Beijing: Usain Bolt crushed Justin Gatlin in 200m finals
By: Denise N. Fyffe All questions have been answered, all critics can now be silent; Usain Bolt has silenced the challenges from Justin Gatlin. Usain Bolt led the entire way of the race, coming of the bend ahead of Gatlin, who could not respond. Its pure excitement at the IAAF World Championships Beijing 2015. POS BIB ATHLETE … Continue reading IAAF World Championships Beijing: Usain Bolt crushed Justin Gatlin in 200m finals
IAAF World Championships Beijing: Usain Bolt and Nickel Ashmeade qualify for 200m finals
By: Denise N. Fyffe Usain Bolt was easy in the 200m semi finals, doing just enough to qualify for the finals. He and Nickel Ashmeade will represent Jamaica in the finals at the IAAF World Championships Beijing 2015. Usain Bolt 1st in the 200m semifinals at the IAAF World Championships Beijing 2015 Nickel Ashmeade 2nd and Warren Weir 7th … Continue reading IAAF World Championships Beijing: Usain Bolt and Nickel Ashmeade qualify for 200m finals
IAAF World Championships Beijing: Usain Bolt, Warren Weir and Jamaica’s men qualify for the 200m semifinals
By: Denise N. Fyffe The 200m was not a great challenge for the Usain Bolt and the Jamaican's as they did just enough to qualify for the 200m semifinals at the IAAF World Championships Beijing 2015. All sprinters did well at the men's 200m heats in Beijing China. There is an obvious lesson that many sprinters … Continue reading IAAF World Championships Beijing: Usain Bolt, Warren Weir and Jamaica’s men qualify for the 200m semifinals
IAAF World Championships Beijing: Watch Usain Bolt dominate the 100m finals
By: Denise N. Fyffe It was business as usual for Usain Bolt. He answered all questions and performed when it mattered. He, the Jamaican, is still the World's number one sprinter. Justin Gaitlin did not perform as expected and succumbed to the psychological pressure. He was flailing and dipped very early. Usain Bolt maintained his … Continue reading IAAF World Championships Beijing: Watch Usain Bolt dominate the 100m finals
IAAF World Championships Beijing: Exciting Watch Usain Bolt and Asafa Powell qualify for the finals of 100m
By: Denise N. Fyffe Excitement was in the air for the men's 100m semifinals in Beijing China. Usain Bolt and Asafa Powell both made it through to the next round. However, Usain Bolt tripped in his start and caused heart palpitations for many. The big man recovered to win his heat. Asafa Powell came in second, his race with 9.97 … Continue reading IAAF World Championships Beijing: Exciting Watch Usain Bolt and Asafa Powell qualify for the finals of 100m
IAAF World Championships Beijing: Day 2 IAAF Schedule,100m semifinals and final
By: Denise N. Fyffe The Jamaican men Usain Bolt, Asafa Powell and Nickel Ashmeade have made it through the first rounds of the 100m. On Day 2 in Beijing the semi finals and the finals are left; by Sunday morning all will know will dominate the 100m landscape. Please see Day 2 IAAfF schedule … Continue reading IAAF World Championships Beijing: Day 2 IAAF Schedule,100m semifinals and final
IAAF World Championships Beijing: All eyes will be on Usain Bolt
By: Denise N. Fyffe Its that time again and Jamaicans are on the edge of their seats. You can be assured that a couple hundred thousand of us will be sitting, glued to the television/internet feeds come Saturday, August 22, 2015 at 6:20 p.m. and also when the 100m heats is on tonight August 21, 2015 … Continue reading IAAF World Championships Beijing: All eyes will be on Usain Bolt
Jamaica Olympics: The Official List of Athletes and Delegates Representing Jamaica
The official list of athletes and officials, who will represent Jamaica at the London 2012 Olympics, has been released. According to the Jamaica Olympic Association, 72 Jamaican representatives will travel to London, and aim to do Jamaica proud; in each of their respective events. The London 2012 Olympics will see 72 Jamaican athletes, coaches, officials, doctors, chefs, nutritionist etc. arriving before the … Continue reading Jamaica Olympics: The Official List of Athletes and Delegates Representing Jamaica
What’s up with Usain Bolt’s hamstring: Will he be ready for the London 2012 Olympics?
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?
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