Jamaica is known world-wide for it’s performance in the area of track and field. In honour of our Jamaica 50 celebration and the up coming London 2012 Olympics, we will be showcasing a series of little known facts/statistics about our Olympics history. First in this series is a look at our medal tally over the years and … Continue reading Jamaica Olympics Medal Haul (1948 – 2008) Infographics
The official list of athletes and officials, who will represent Jamaica at the London 2012 Olympics, has been released. According to the Jamaica Olympic Association, 72 Jamaican representatives will travel to London, and aim to do Jamaica proud; in each of their respective events. The London 2012 Olympics will see 72 Jamaican athletes, coaches, officials, doctors, chefs, nutritionist etc. arriving before the … Continue reading Jamaica Olympics: The Official List of Athletes and Delegates Representing Jamaica
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, Poetess Defy, Denise N. Fyffe It was another day of business for the Jamaican sprinters Yohan Blake and Sheri-Ann Brooks at the Spitzen Leichtathletik Euro Meet in Switzerland. Both Blake and Brooks took the first place position in the 100 metres races for men and women. While Yohan Blake was … Continue reading Jamaican Sprint Dominance: Sherian Brooks, Yohan Blake blaze to 9.85 in Spitzen Leichtathletik Switzerland
The comments in the title are not mine, they are two of the hundreds that have been made about the Jamaican Olympic outfitsin the past few days. I’m wading into dangerous waters here, not being a fashionista! Not even close. So let me hasten to say this is more about the reactions to the designs … Continue reading THE JAMAICAN OLYMPIC TEAM OUTFITS – “UGLY – HORRIBLE”
After the exhilarating performances at the Jamaica National Trials 2012, the question on everyone’s lips is, “Who will represent Jamaica at the London 2012 Olympics? And what events will Jamaican athletes be participating in?" Jamaica has a long history of participating in the Olympics mainly, in the track events. This year at the London 2012 … Continue reading Jamaica Olympics: Jamaican Athletes representing, Jamaica
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, Poetess Defy, Denise N. Fyffe It is summer and it is an Olympic year summer; that means the news and buzz will be around the top athletes in sports. The biggest thus far is Usain Bolt and this week, the world will be wondering 'what's up with Usain's … Continue reading What’s up with Usain Bolt’s hamstring: Will he be ready for the London 2012 Olympics?
The Beast outruns the Bolt; this 200m event thrilled the Jamaican patrons at the Jamaica National Trials 2012 at the Jamaica National Stadium. By the time the final race occurred at the National Senior Championships, everyone was resolved to the fact that Yohan Blake would likely take the double. He executed superb sprinting form and … Continue reading Jamaica National Trials: 100m, 200m National Champion Yohan Blake
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, Poetess Defy, Denise N. Fyffe And the winner is…wait is that Sherone Simpson blazing into second place pass Veronica Campbell-Brown, in the Jamaica National Trials 200 metres final? Now that was the biggest upset of the Senior Championships 2012. Everyone expected Shelly Ann Fraser-Pryce to take both the … Continue reading Jamaica National Trials 2012: Sherone Simpson upset Veronica Campbell-Brown in 200m finals
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, Poetess Defy, Denise N. Fyffe Jamaicans are the first to tell you that they love excitement and appreciate a good show, especially one like the Jamaica Military Tattoo. However, even on their best behavior, there will be rumblings if any aspect of that performance is not up to par. … Continue reading Jamaica Military Tattoo 2012: A yahso so nice, Granny
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, Poetess Defy, Denise N. Fyffe Jamaicans were in for a treat when they showed up in their thousands to experience the Jamaica Military Tattoo 2012 taking place at Up Park Camp. The visual and musical feast provided a plethora of cultural and military displays; including sea rescue, fire rescue, hostage … Continue reading Jamaica Military Tattoo 2012: Canada, Guyana, Bermuda, Trinidad, England, China, Jamaica Military and Constabulary displays
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