Jamaica and The London 2012 Olympics: Profile on and Olympic Schedule of Samantha Albert, Equestrian

July 29, 2012January 29, 2013Leave a comment

By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, Poetess Defy, Denise N. Fyffe Jamaica's representative in the London 2012 Olympics equestrian event is Samantha Albert. According to Wikipedia, this Jamaican was born Samantha Majendie-Albert (born 31 May 1971 in Montreal, Quebec). She is a Canadian-born equestrian who represents Jamaica in international competition. She was born in Canada to a Jamaican mother and an English father, … Continue reading Jamaica and The London 2012 Olympics: Profile on and Olympic Schedule of Samantha Albert, Equestrian

London 2012 Olympics: What did you really think of the Opening Ceremony?

July 29, 2012January 29, 2013Leave a comment

By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, Poetess Defy, Denise N. Fyffe Honestly, what are your true, unbiased opinions of the London 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony? Over the past 24 hours, I have been combing the social media websites and several articles; the feedback is quite in keeping with my initial reaction. That is, I … Continue reading London 2012 Olympics: What did you really think of the Opening Ceremony?

London 2012 Summer Olympics Parade of Nations: Who were the flag bearers?

July 28, 2012April 6, 2014Leave a comment

By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, Poetess Defy, Denise N. Fyffe 205 nations paraded in the London 2012 Olympic opening ceremony. Maybe like me you were wondering who were some of those flag bearers; apart from Jamaica's Usain Bolt who many of us are familiar with. Well here on The Island Journal, we have … Continue reading London 2012 Summer Olympics Parade of Nations: Who were the flag bearers?

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

July 28, 2012January 29, 2013Leave a comment

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

July 27, 2012Leave a comment

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

Jamaica Olympics: Jamaican Athletes in London

July 26, 2012March 21, 20191 Comment

The Jamaican team can now account for all 47 2012 Jamaican Olympians being in London and at the Birmingham Camp. Asafa Powell and the rest of the MVP Track club members are some of the last of the 2012 Jamaica Olympic Team to arrive at the Jamaica Olympic Camp. It is widely known that Powell is … Continue reading Jamaica Olympics: Jamaican Athletes in London

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

July 26, 2012January 29, 2013Leave a comment

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

Jamaica Olympics: The Official List of Athletes and Delegates Representing Jamaica

July 20, 2012November 26, 2021Leave a comment

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

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

July 17, 2012April 6, 2014Leave a comment

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

THE JAMAICAN OLYMPIC TEAM OUTFITS – “UGLY – HORRIBLE”

July 15, 2012January 29, 2013Leave a comment

The comments in the title are not mine, they are two of the hundreds that have been made about the Jamaican Olympic outfitsin the past few days. I’m wading into dangerous waters here, not being a fashionista! Not even close. So let me hasten to say this is more about the reactions to the designs … Continue reading THE JAMAICAN OLYMPIC TEAM OUTFITS – “UGLY – HORRIBLE”

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