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?
The Beast outruns the Bolt; this 200m event thrilled the Jamaican patrons at the Jamaica National Trials 2012 at the Jamaica National Stadium. By the time the final race occurred at the National Senior Championships, everyone was resolved to the fact that Yohan Blake would likely take the double. He executed superb sprinting form and … Continue reading Jamaica National Trials: 100m, 200m National Champion Yohan Blake
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
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)
On a night where the only bit of drama came from a false start a few lanes over, Usain Bolt took his first step toward the London Olympics with an easy qualifying heat, finishing 100 meters in 10.06 seconds. Starting four lanes over from Bolt, Ainsley Waugh jumped from the block early in the first … Continue reading Usain Bolt Cruises in 2012 Trials Debut « CBS St. Louis
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