The Jamaican women were out representing in the Women’s 400m Semi-Finals, at the Rio 2016 Olympics. Both Sherika Jackson and Stephanie Ann McPherson are through to the finals. Christine Day, did not make it through. She was seated in heat 3 with the likes of Allison Felix. Sherika Jackson. ran a personal best of 49.83s and she … Continue reading Rio 2016 Olympics: Sherika Jackson and Stephanie Ann McPherson Make Women’s 400m Finals
MONDAY, AUGUST 15 MORNING SESSION 7:30 a.m.: Men’s Triple jump qualifying round, Groups A and B 7:35 a.m.: Women’s 200m Round 1 9:35 a.m.: Men’s 400m Hurdles Round 1 EVENING SESSION 6:30p.m.: Women’s Discus Throw qualifying round, Group A 6:40 p.m.: Men’s 110m Hurdles Round 1 7:30 p.m.: Women’s 400m Hurdles Round 1 8:25 p.m.: … Continue reading Rio 2016 Olympics: Schedule For Jamaican Athletes, Day 4 – August 15
It was a long awaited victory and a very emotional one for Elaine Thompson, at the Rio 2016 Olympics 100m Finals. Even with the 'Pocket Rocket' Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce in the race, Thompson was the dominating force. The race was over in the blink of an eye, in the 100m finals at the Rio 2016 Olympics … Continue reading Rio 2016 Olympics: Elaine Thompson Olympic Women’s 100m Finals Winner
The race was over in the blink of an eye, in the 100m finals at the Rio 2016 Olympics . Elaine Thompson blew away the field for first place and Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce took the bronze medal. Christania Williams came in eighth place. Fraser-Pryce, always the gracious and experienced runner, congratulated and celebrated with Thompson. Jamaicans every where will … Continue reading Rio 2016 Olympics: Elaine Thompson Gold and Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce Bronze In The Women’s 100m Finals
There was no disappointment in the women's 100m, at the Rio 2016 Olympics 100m. Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce, motored ome to take the semi final leaving Dafne Schippers close behind. Shelly Ann was obviously in pain at the end of her race. She winced noticeably when walking, leaving all to wonder how will she fair tonight … Continue reading Rio 2016 Olympics: Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce Leads the Jamaican Women to the 100m Finals
The Jamaican Women were brilliant in their tough, class act semifinals at the Rio 2016 Olympics 100m. Elaine Thompson and Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce, were smooth across the lines with 10.88s both. Christania Williams took third place in her race and managed to qualify for the finals. Shelly Ann was obviously in pain at the end … Continue reading Rio 2016 Olympics: Results For Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce, Elaine Thompson and Christania Williams In The Women’s 100m Semi-Finals
The Jamaican men did not make the cut in the 400m semi finals, at the Rio 2016 Olympics. Both Javon Francis and Rusheen McDonald were outclassed today by the likes of Wayde van Niekerk of South Africa, Machel Cedenio of Trinidad and Tobago and Kirani James of Grenada. SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 MORNING SESSION 7:30 a.m.: Men’s … Continue reading Rio 2016 Olympics: Results For Javon Francis and Rusheen McDonald In The Men’s 400m Semi-Finals
The men's 100m heats at the Rio 2016 Olympics saw Jamaica's finest performing comfortable in the morning to move to the next round. Jamaican Usain Bolt, Yohan Blake and Nickel Ashmeade all made it through to their semis. Usain Bolt toyed with the field, looking comfortable with his win. SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 MORNING SESSION 7:30 … Continue reading Rio 2016 Olympics: Usain Bolt Performs Comfortably to Qualify For Semi Finals Of Men’s 100m
The men's 100m heats at the Rio 2016 Olympics had many surprises, as new and expected athletes did better than the veterans who were expected to make the semi finals. Nonetheless Jamaican Usain Bolt, Yohan Blake and Nickel Ashmeade all made it through to their semis. Ashmeade placed second in his heat, behind a Chinese runner. … Continue reading Rio 2016 Olympics: Jamaican Usain Bolt, Yohan Blake and Nickel Ashmeade Qualify For Semi Finals Of Men’s 100m
Christine Day employed strategy and experience to take her heat at the Rio 2016 Olympics and to qualify for the semi finals of the women's 400m. It came down to the line as all the ladies were eager to make the top two. SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 MORNING SESSION 7:30 a.m.: Men’s 100m Preliminary Round 7:40 a.m.: Women’s … Continue reading Rio 2016 Olympics: Christine Day Qualifies For Semi Finals Of Women’s 400m
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