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
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
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