Shericka Jackson was a class above the rest in her heats at the Rio 2016 Olympics, to qualify for the semi finals of the women's 400m. However, she stopped abruptly on the line and almost came into second place. SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 MORNING SESSION 7:30 a.m.: Men’s 100m Preliminary Round 7:40 a.m.: Women’s triple jump qualifying … Continue reading Rio 2016 Olympics: Shericka Jackson Qualifies For Semi Finals Of Women’s 400m
Stephenie Ann McPherson ran a great race, in heat 1 at the Rio 2016 Olympics, to qualify for the semi finals of the women's 400m. She won her race comfortably. 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 … Continue reading Rio 2016 Olympics: Stephenie Ann McPherson Qualifies For Semi Finals Of Women’s 400m
SUNDAY, AUGUST 14 EVENING SESSION 6:30 p.m.: Men’s High Jump qualify-ing rounds Groups A and B 6:35 p.m.: Women’s 400m semi-finals 6:55 p.m.: Women’s triple jump Final 7:00 p.m.: Men’s 100m semi-finals 8:00 p.m.: Men’s 400m Final 8:25 p.m.: Men’s 100m Final *Jamaica Time ***** About the writer: Poetess Denise N. Fyffe is a published … Continue reading Rio 2016 Olympics: Schedule For Jamaican Athletes, Day 3 – August 14
The 100m heats got off to a late start at the Rio 2016 Olympics. See the complete results of the women's 100m heats, at the Rio 2016 Olympics. Those highlighted will move on to the next round. Athlete Country Time 1 Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Jamaica 10.96s 2 Michelle-Lee Ahye Trinidad & Tobago 11.00s 3 Marie-Josee Ta … Continue reading Rio 2016 Olympics: Results Of The Women’s 100m Heats
The 100m heats got off to a late start at the Rio 2016 Olympics. Jamaican athletes Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce, Elaine Thompson and Christania Williams found themselves running close to midnight, which does require some adjustment. Nonetheless, all the ladies qualified for the semi final rounds to be run, Saturday, August 13, 2016. Complete … Continue reading Rio 2016 Olympics: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Christania Williams and Elaine Thompson Through To 100m Semi Finals
Aug 12, 2016 sees the commencement of all track and field events at the Rio 2016 Olympics. Jamaica's Fedrick , missing the first two throws, throws 50.69M on 3rd and final attempt of Men's Discus Throw Group A. Danniel Thomas finished 14th position in Group B of Women's Shot Put after 3 attempts of 16.70M, 16.43M and 16.99M. Both … Continue reading Rio 2016 Olympics: Results for Jamaican Danniel Thomas in Women’s Shot Put & Fedrick Dacres in Men’s Discus
Aug 12, 2016 sees the commencement of all track and field events at the Rio 2016 Olympics. 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 … Continue reading Rio 2016 Olympics: Results for Women’s 100m Preliminary Round
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
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