SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 MORNING SESSION 7:30 a.m.: Men’s 100m Preliminary Round 7:40 a.m.: Women’s triple jump qualifying Groups A and B 8:50 a.m.: Men’s Discus Throw Final 9: 00 a.m.: Women’s 400m Round 1 10:00 a.m.: Men’s 100m Round 2 EVENING SESSION 6:30 p.m.: Men’s 400m semi-finals 6:50 p.m.: Men’s Long Jump Final 7:00 p.m.: … Continue reading Rio 2016 Olympics: Schedule For Jamaican Athletes, Day 2 – August 13
RIO DE JANEIRO – Officials at the 2016 Rio Olympics aren’t dodging inquiries as those attending the Games worry about dodging bullets in the Deodoro region of the city. Three separate incidents of gunfire (or alleged gunfire) have occurred in Deodoro, which sits about 30 minutes away from the Olympic Park and is home to … Continue reading Two Bullets Hit Rio 2016 Olympic Equestrian Site, one fired at blimp
Olympic teams from 207 countries marched in the parade of nations during last night's opening ceremony in Rio de Janeiro. The Best Uniforms at the Opening Ceremony Although they all sported national pride right on their backs with festive uniforms, some stood out from the pack. Here are our favorite uniforms from the ceremony: Jamaica Paul … Continue reading Rio 2016 Olympics: The Best Uniforms at the Opening Ceremony
The Rio 2016 Olympics is an exciting event and the Olympics only come around once every four years. Due to many telecommunications red-tape, some of you might have missed the opening ceremony. Well no worries. Below, I included links so that you can watch some highlights. Enjoy. **** About the writer: Poetess Denise N. Fyffe is a published … Continue reading Rio 2016 Olympics: Watch Opening Ceremony & Team Jamaica
Take a few moments and enjoy 'A Day in the Life of Toni-Ann Williams'. Jamaica's first gymnast, represents the country at the Rio 2016 Olympics. We wish her well. She competes in the: Women's uneven bars Women's floor exercise Women's beam Women's vault Women's individual all-around Copyright © 2016, Denise N. Fyffe ***** About the writer: … Continue reading Rio 2016 Olympics: Watch A Day in the Life of Toni-Ann Williams, Jamaica’s First Gymnast
Our country, Jamaica may be small, but we are never afraid to make huge footprints in history. Jamaica's first gymnast, Toni-Ann Williams, represents the country this morning, August 7, 2016. Women's uneven bars Women's floor exercise Women's beam Women's vault Women's individual all-around Toni Ann, is from Maryland, USA November 20, 1995 to parents, Tony … Continue reading Rio 2016 Olympics: Watch Toni-Ann Williams, Jamaica’s First Gymnast
FRIDAY AUGUST 12 MORNING SESSION 7:30 a.m.: Men’s Discus Throw qualifying round, Group A qualifying 8:05 a.m.: Women’s Shot Put qualifying round, Groups A and B 8:10 a.m.: Men’s 800m Round 1 8:55 a.m.: Men’s Discus Throw qualifying B 9:55 a.m.: Women’s 100m preliminary round EVENING SESSION 7:05 p.m.: Men’s 400m Round 1 7:20 p.m.: … Continue reading Rio 2016 Olympics: Schedule For Jamaican Athletes, Day 1 – August 12
August 5, 2016 is a night when billions of people all over the world will be glued to their phone and television screens, for the Rio 2016 Olympics Opening Ceremony. Everyone will be cheering for their nation, especially when the Parade of the Nations begin. Jamaica's Flag Bearer Jamaica, will be no different. Shelly Ann … Continue reading Rio 2016 Olympics: Opening Ceremony Parade of Nations
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce carried the Jamaican flag as she led the Jamaican contingent inside the into Maracana stadium during the opening ceremony of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Fraser-Pryce was selected to be Jamaica’s 11th flag-bearer. According to BBC Sport, the winner for the ‘best Opening Ceremony hair’ is Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce. Usain Bolt, who … Continue reading Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Is the Winner of Best ‘Opening Ceremony Hair’
Rio 2016 Olympics Schedule For Jamaican Athletes FRIDAY AUGUST 12 MORNING SESSION 7:30 a.m.: Men’s Discus Throw qualifying round, Group A qualifying 8:05 a.m.: Women’s Shot Put qualifying round, Groups A and B 8:10 a.m.: Men’s 800m Round 1 8:55 a.m.: Men’s Discus Throw qualifying B 9:55 a.m.: Women’s 100m preliminary round EVENING SESSION 7:05 … Continue reading Rio 2016 Olympics: Full Schedule For Jamaican Athletes
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