Our beloved VCB will not be in the semi finals come tomorrow. She has always represented Jamaica well and we salute her efforts over the years. Veronica Campbell Brown was a beacon after the likes of Merlene Ottey and Jamaica is now seeing a new slate of sprinters performing at optimum levels in the athletics events. VCB … Continue reading Rio 2016 Olympics: Veronica Campbell Brown Out Of Women’s 200m Semi Finals
The Jamaican women were back on the track at the Rio 2016 Olympics, on Monday morning. Participating in the Women’s 200m Round 1 were Simone Facey, Elaine Thompson and Veronica Campbell Brown. VCB did not make it through to the semi finals, however Thompson and Facey will represent Jamaica in the semis. MONDAY, AUGUST 15 MORNING SESSION … Continue reading Rio 2016 Olympics: Results For The Women’s 200m Round 1
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 6:40 p.m.: Men’s 110m Hurdles semi-finals 7:05 p.m.: Women’s Long Jump: qualifying round, Groups A and B 7:10 p.m.: Women’s 400m Hurdles semi-finals 7:35 p.m.: Men’s 400m Hurdles semi-finals 8:00 p.m.: Women’s 200m semi-Final 8:45 … Continue reading Rio 2016 Olympics: Schedule For Jamaican Athletes, Day 5 – August 16
Kirani James, the youth from Grenada, who captured our minds and hearts, did not get his Olympic gold. He was denied by Wayde Van Niekerk of South Africa, who broke the world record with 43.03s. Nonetheless, we congratulate this young man, for the example he has set and representing the Caribbean. He was very gracious to Van … Continue reading Rio 2016 Olympics: Kirani James of Grenada Defeated By Van Niekerk Of South Africa In 400m
It was a grand Sunday night in Rio, at the 2016 Olympics. The stadium experienced a long awaited feat, that of breaking Michael Johnson's old world record, by Wayde Van Niekerk of South Africa, in the men's 400 meters. Surely, it was a great night in Brazil when with 43.03 seconds Wayde Van Niekerk of South Africa blew away Kirani James of Grenada … Continue reading Rio 2016 Olympics: Van Niekerk Of South Africa Blew Away Kirani James & LaShawn Merritt With 400m World Record
The semis were simply a warm up for Usain Bolt as he made it through easily to the men's finals in the 100 meters, at the Rio 2016 Olympics. Yohan Blake, second in his semi final with Justin Gaitlin, also made it through. Nickel Ashmeade did not make the cut and will have to sit out … Continue reading Rio 2016 Olympics: Results Of The Men’s 100m Semi-Finals with Usain Bolt, Yohan Blake and Nickel Ashmeade
Rio 2016 Olympics will be looked back on with some nostalgia due to the presence and performance of Usain Bolt. Let's take a look at this moment in history, for the three time Olympic Champion of the men's 100 meter. He has done what so few have accomplished, winning three Olympic gold medals in the … Continue reading Rio 2016 Olympics: Photo Highlights of Usain Bolt’s 100m Win In Rio
No one expected a different result in Rio, at the 2016 Olympics. It was all joy and jubilation as the big man Usain Bolt, closed out his Olympic career on top. See the results of the men's 100 meter below: Gold JAMAICA Usain Bolt 9.81 Silver UNITED STATES Justin Gatlin 9.89 Bronze CANADA Andre de Grasse 9.91 4 JAMAICA Yohan … Continue reading Rio 2016 Olympics: Results Of The Men’s 100m, Usain Bolt Gold
It was a grand event at the Rio 2016 Olympics, as many waited on the race of the entire Olympics. Usain Bolt did not disappoint and again, for the third time, he is the Olympic Champion of the men's 100 meter. It was pure excitement as every one celebrated what might likely be the final … Continue reading Rio 2016 Olympics: Usain Bolt Three Time 100m Olympic Champion
Sherika Jackson. ran a personal best of 49.83s and she was noticeably surprised by her performance. Her reaction was priceless as she crossed the line. Both Sherika Jackson and Stephanie Ann McPherson are through to the finals. Christine Day, did not make it through. SUNDAY, AUGUST 14 EVENING SESSION 6:30 p.m.: Men’s High Jump qualify-ing rounds Groups … Continue reading Rio 2016 Olympics: Sherika Jackson Accomplishes A Personal Best In Women’s 400m Semi-Finals
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