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
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
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Track and field super star Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is one of three people who will be conferred with honorary degrees by the University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona at its graduation ceremonies scheduled for October 28 – 29. The other awardees will be American actor, producer and humanitarian, Daniel “Danny” Glover, and … Continue reading UWI To Honor Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce With Honorary Degree, Doctor of Laws (LLD)
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