Every one eagerly awaited the 'big man' Usain Bolt, who ran in heat 9 of the 200m heats. After securing the first 150 meters of the race, Bolt jogged the final 50 meters, surveying his competition with ease. TUESDAY AUGUST 16 MORNING SESSION 9:05 a.m.: Women’s 100m Hurdles Round 1 9:50 a.m.: Men’s 200m Round … Continue reading Rio 2016 Olympics: Usain Bolt Jogs Through to Men’s 200m Semi Finals

 Nickel Ashmeade made his attempt in heat 6, and placed first in his event with 20.15s. He  was pushed by the Great Britain runner, but should perform well in semi finals tomorrow, at the Rio 2016 Olympics. TUESDAY AUGUST 16 MORNING SESSION 9:05 a.m.: Women’s 100m Hurdles Round 1 9:50 a.m.: Men’s 200m Round 1 AFTERNOON SESSION … Continue reading Rio 2016 Olympics: Nickel Ashmeade Through to Men’s 200m Semi Finals

Yohan Blake started his 200m efforts this morning at the Rio 2016 Olympics. He cruised down at the line and was just nicked out of first place. He seemed comfortable, running 20.13s, and should have no problems in the semi finals. TUESDAY AUGUST 16 MORNING SESSION 9:05 a.m.: Women’s 100m Hurdles Round 1 9:50 a.m.: … Continue reading Rio 2016 Olympics: Yohan Blake Through to Men’s 200m Semi Finals

Jamaica will be represented by three women in the women’s 100m Hurdles Round 1, at the Rio 2016 Olympics. Jamaica's Shermane Williams, running from heat 1, placed fourth in her heat. Nickiesha Wilson had to wait on the reports from the photo finish, as three women crossed the line. It was too close to call with the naked eye. … Continue reading Rio 2016 Olympics: Shermane Williams, Nickiesha Wilson & Megan Simmonds Through To Women’s 100m Hurdles Semi Finals

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17 MORNING SESSION 8:55 a.m.: Women’s 800m Round 1 AFTERNOON SESSION 6:45 p.m.: Women’s 100m Hurdles semi-finals 7:15 p.m.: Women’s Long Jump Final 8:00 p.m.: Men’s 200m semi-finals 8:30 p.m.: Women’s 200m Final 8:55 p.m.: Women’s 100m Hurdles Final   *Jamaica Time   ***** About the writer: Poetess Denise N. Fyffe is a published … Continue reading Rio 2016 Olympics: Schedule For Jamaican Athletes, Day 6 – August 17

Ms. Miller ran the race of her life, at the Rio 2016 Olympics, and lead for most of the race; until the last 20 meters, where Allison Felix closed on her, in perfect timing. Miller seeming to be on her last, lent at the finish and ended up taking a dive at the finish line. Shaunae … Continue reading Rio 2016 Olympics: Photo Highlights Of Shaunae Miller From Bahamas Winning Women’s 400m Finals

On Monday, August 15, 2016,  at the Rio 2016 Olympics; everyone was looking for Allison Felix to go home with another gold medal. But, that was not to be. In one of the most dramatic races of the Olympics, the Bahamian, Shaunae Miller created a dramatic upset and will be going home as the Olympic 400m … Continue reading Rio 2016 Olympics: Shaunae Miller Denies Allison Felix Gold In Women’s 400m Finals

Rio 2016 Olympics was filled with both good and bad dramatic moments this evening. Jamaica had one mishap, as Leah Nugent, second in her heat, was disqualified and will not move forward to the semi finals of the women's 400m hurdles. However, most of the talk was about the third fastest woman in the event this … Continue reading Rio 2016 Olympics: Janieve Russell, Ristananna Tracey Through To Women’s 400m Hurdles Semi Finals

The commentary at the Rio 2016 Olympics was about how unfit Janieve Russell looked in her heat, even though she placed second. Jamaica had one mishap, as Leah Nugent, second in her heat, was disqualified and will not move forward to the semi finals of the women's 400m hurdles. Ristananna Tracey performed well and finished first … Continue reading Rio 2016 Olympics: Results For The Women’s 400m Hurdles Round 1