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Records tumble at INSPORTS/Devon Biscuits Primary Schools Eastern Championship opening day
Jamaica Athletics

Records tumble at INSPORTS/Devon Biscuits Primary Schools Eastern Championship opening day

May 02, 2024
The Stadium East facility witnessed a spectacular display of talent on the opening day of the INSPORTS/Devon Biscuits Primary Schools Eastern Championship, with five records falling before the close of…
BOLT...I am really hoping Oblique can break into the top three this time around.
Jamaica Athletics

Still alive: Bolt pleased with Ja's male sprinting resurgence; hopeful Seville will medal in "wide open" men's 100m in Paris

May 02, 2024
Take it from the incomparable Usain Bolt that the race for the men’s 100m title at this summer’s Paris Olympic Games will be wide open, as he is yet to…
Jamaica's sprint legend Usain Bolt (centre) shares a photo opportunity with Red Stripe’s Head of Commerce, Sean Wallace (left) and Managing Director, Daaf van Tilburg during the event's launch.
Jamaica Athletics

Red Stripe launches “Guh Fi Gold & Glory” campaign with Usain Bolt

May 01, 2024
As the excitement surrounding the Paris Olympics surges within the hearts and minds of Jamaicans across the globe, beer giant Red Stripe launched its “Guh Fi Gold and Glory” Olympics…
SEC Field Athlete of the Week honour for Wayne Pinnock
NCAA Track&Field

SEC Field Athlete of the Week honour for Wayne Pinnock

May 01, 2024
Opening his outdoor season with a wind-aided mark of 8.44m to win the long jump at the LSU Invitational earned Razorback Wayne Pinnock the SEC Field Athlete of the Week…
Dina Asher-Smith thrilled to bits about first appearance in Jamaica at the Jamaica Athletics Invitational
Jamaica Athletics

Dina Asher-Smith thrilled to bits about first appearance in Jamaica at the Jamaica Athletics Invitational

May 01, 2024
British sprint sensation Dina Asher-Smith, the 2019 200m World Champion, is eagerly looking forward to her debut appearance in Jamaica as she prepares to compete at the inaugural Jamaica Athletics…
Jaydon Hibbert delighted with strong showing at USATF Bermuda Grand Prix
Athletics

Jaydon Hibbert delighted with strong showing at USATF Bermuda Grand Prix

April 29, 2024
Jamaica's triple jump sensation, Jaydon Hibbert, delivered a stellar performance at Sunday's USATF Bermuda Grand Prix, securing victory in the men's triple jump event with a leap of 17.33m (+4.3m/s)…
Pinnock opens outdoor season with wind-aided 8.44m at LSU Invitational; Nugent wins sprint hurdles
NCAA Track&Field

Pinnock opens outdoor season with wind-aided 8.44m at LSU Invitational; Nugent wins sprint hurdles

April 29, 2024
A pair of Jamaica’s representatives at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Wayne Pinnock and Ackera Nugent, were among a number of Caribbean winners at Saturday’s LSU Invitational in…
Caribbean athletes shine at USATF Bermuda Grand Prix as Noah Lyles takes 100m dash
Athletics

Caribbean athletes shine at USATF Bermuda Grand Prix as Noah Lyles takes 100m dash

April 28, 2024
Caribbean athletes showcased their exceptional talents at the USATF Bermuda Grand Prix on Sunday, delivering outstanding performances despite challenging conditions marked by heavy winds. Perhaps, the most impressive of those…
Chris Berry, Executive Chairman of Mayberry Investments Limited (MIL) (left), Dr. Denise Forrest, Director of the Jamaican Olympic Ice Hockey Federation (centre), and Don Anderson, President of the Jamaican Olympic Ice Hockey Federation proudly display the Ice Hockey Jamaican team jersey during a recent handover ceremony hosted by Mayberry Investments Limited.
Olympics

Mayberry Investments supports Jamaican ice hockey team's Olympic quest

April 28, 2024
Mayberry Investments Limited (MIL), a staunch supporter of Jamaican sports, has reaffirmed its commitment to athletic excellence by partnering with the Jamaican Ice Hockey Team. This impactful collaboration includes a…
Honouring Hubert Lawrence: Jamaica Observer’s Paul Reid accepts Jesse Abramson Award on behalf of late colleague
Penn Relays

Honouring Hubert Lawrence: Jamaica Observer’s Paul Reid accepts Jesse Abramson Award on behalf of late colleague

April 28, 2024
In a poignant moment during Saturday’s final day of 128th edition of the Penn Relays, veteran sports journalist Paul Reid accepted the prestigious Jesse Abramson Award on behalf of his…
KC wins third straight Championship of America 4x400m title at Penn Relays; JC wins 4x800m
Penn Relays

KC wins third straight Championship of America 4x400m title at Penn Relays; JC wins 4x800m

April 27, 2024
Kingston College made it three Championship of America 4x400m titles in a row with a comfortable win in the event on the third and final day of the 128th Penn…
Excelsior's Lennon Green anchoring his team home.
Penn Relays

Excelsior leads Jamaican 1-2-3 in Championship of America High School Boys 4x100m at Penn Relays

April 27, 2024
Excelsior High emerged victorious in the Championship of America High School Boys 4x100m on the third and final day at the 128th Penn Relays at Franklin Field in Philadelphia on…
Smith produces season’s best to win long jump at Texas Invitational
NCAA Track&Field

Smith produces season’s best to win long jump at Texas Invitational

April 27, 2024
Texas junior Ackelia Smith produced an NCAA leading performance to take top spot on day one of the Texas Invitational at the Mike A. Myers Stadium on Friday. The 22-year-old…
Paulino extends 400m winning streak to seven in Shanghai
Diamond League

Paulino extends 400m winning streak to seven in Shanghai

April 27, 2024
Dom Rep’s Marileidy Paulino followed up her triumph at the season’s Diamond League opener in Xiamen last week with another victory at the Shanghai Diamond League on Saturday. The reigning…
Rickeisha Simms anchored Edwin Allen.
Penn Relays

Edwin Allen second in Champions of America girls’ 4x800m as Union Catholic sets National Record

April 26, 2024
Edwin Allen had to settle for second position in the Championships of America high school girls’ 4x800m, as they were soundly beaten by New Jersey-based favourites Union Catholic in the…
Hydel wins third Championship of America 4x400m title in a row at Penn Relays
Penn Relays

Hydel wins third Championship of America 4x400m title in a row at Penn Relays

April 26, 2024
Hydel High successfully defended their Championship of America 4x400m title on day two of the 128th Penn Relays at the Franklin Field in Philadelphia on Friday. The quartet of Alliah…
Hyde's championship winning team.
Penn Relays

Hydel successfully defends High School Girls Championships of America 4x100m title

April 26, 2024
Hydel High successfully defended their High School Girls Championships of America 4x100m relay title, as Jamaican schools swept the podium on day two of the 128th Penn Relays at the…
From left: Chad Hendricks, Chavez Penn and Balvin Israel.
Penn Relays

Munro’s Hendricks, JC’s Penn, Israel secure victories on day two at Penn Relays

April 26, 2024
Munro College’s Chad Hendricks and JC’s Chavez Penn and Balvin Israel all secured wins on day two of the 128th Penn Relays at Franklin Field in Philadelphia on Friday. Hendricks,…
Action from Penn Relays
Penn Relays

Excelsior headlines finalists for Boys Championships of America 4x100m final at Penn Relays

April 26, 2024
A host of Jamaican schools will line up in the final of the High School Boys Championships of America 4x100m final, as they successfully navigated the qualifiers on day two…
Elaine Thompson-Herah was never booked for USATF Bermuda Grand Prix, says agent
Jamaica Athletics

Elaine Thompson-Herah was never booked for USATF Bermuda Grand Prix, says agent

April 26, 2024
Speculation surrounding the participation of five-time Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah at the highly anticipated USATF Bermuda Grand Prix has been dispelled by her agent, Marvin Anderson of Andi Sports Management.…
JC, KC book spots in 4x800m final
Penn Relays

JC, KC book spots in 4x800m final

April 26, 2024
Jamaican track & field powerhouses Jamaica College and Kingston College both secured spots in the final of the High School Boys 4x800m on day two of the 128th Penn Relays…
Wins for Jamaican duo McLeod and Anderson in Italy on Thursday
Athletics

Wins for Jamaican duo McLeod and Anderson in Italy on Thursday

April 26, 2024
As they continue their preparations for Jamaica’s national championships in June, Olympic champion Omar McLeod and World Championship silver medallist Britany Anderson, were both winners at a La Fratellanza 1874…
Bummer! Thompson-Herah not on entry lists for Sunday's USATF Bermuda Grand Prix
Athletics

Bummer! Thompson-Herah not on entry lists for Sunday's USATF Bermuda Grand Prix

April 26, 2024
Contrary to recent reports that five-time Olympic gold medallist Elaine Thompson-Herah would be making her season debut at the USATF Bermuda Grand Prix on Sunday, the athlete’s name does not…
Dalilah Muhammad headlines additions to star-studded line up for Jamaica Athletics Invitational
Jamaica Athletics

Dalilah Muhammad headlines additions to star-studded line up for Jamaica Athletics Invitational

April 25, 2024
The excitement is building for the upcoming Jamaica Athletics Invitational, set to take place on May 11 at the National Stadium in Kingston, as 2016 Olympic 400m hurdles champion Dalilah…
Jamaica’s girls dominate field events on opening day at Penn Relays: Bahamas thrower wins javelin event
Penn Relays

Jamaica’s girls dominate field events on opening day at Penn Relays: Bahamas thrower wins javelin event

April 25, 2024
Caribbean athletes showcased their prowess in the field on the opening day of the 128th edition of the Penn Relays at Franklin Field in Philadelphia on Thursday. Chief among them…
Jaydon Hibbert excited to make his professional debut at USATF Bermuda Grand Prix on Sunday
Athletics

Jaydon Hibbert excited to make his professional debut at USATF Bermuda Grand Prix on Sunday

April 25, 2024
Jamaica's rising triple jump sensation Jaydon Hibbert is set for his professional debut at the USATF Bermuda Grand Prix this Sunday. From holding both the indoor and outdoor NCAA records…
Defending champions Hydel lead all qualifiers to Championship of America High School Girls 4x100m final
Penn Relays

Defending champions Hydel lead all qualifiers to Championship of America High School Girls 4x100m final

April 25, 2024
Hydel High, Wolmer’s Girls, St. Jago High, Edwin Allen High, Holmwood Technical and St. Mary High all secured spots in the Championship of America High School Girls 4x100m final on…
Rickeisha Simms.
Penn Relays

Edwin Allen, Holmwood and Alphansus Davis through to High School Girls 4x800m final at Penn Relays

April 25, 2024
As the battles of high schools at the 128th staging of the Penn Relays got underway at Franklin Field in Philadelphia on Thursday, Edwin Allen High, Alphansus Davis High and…
HUGHES...to have great competition like that at the Racers Grand Prix is just a great indicator to see where we're at.
Athletics

Hughes targets Olympic glory; expects Racers Grand Prix to offer taste of potential Paris test

April 25, 2024
Winning a first global individual medal at last year’s World Championships whetted Zharnel Hughes’s appetite for more success, and so it comes as no surprise that the Anguillan-born Great Britain…
Penn Relays Meet Director anticipates thrilling High School Boys 4x400m relay showdown: Will Bullis break the Jamaican dominance?
Penn Relays

Penn Relays Meet Director anticipates thrilling High School Boys 4x400m relay showdown: Will Bullis break the Jamaican dominance?

April 24, 2024
Aaron Robison, the Meet Director of the Penn Relays, is brimming with excitement ahead of the Championship of America 4x400m relays for High School Boys, set to unfold at Franklin…
The six-member Barbados Triathlete team.
Barbados Athletics

Bajan triathletes produce credible showing at World Development Regional Cup

April 24, 2024
A six-member Barbados team were left basking in their credible performance at the recently competed 2024 World Triathlon Development Regional Cup in Puerto Rico. The squad comprised of Zahra Gaskin,…
Elaine Thompson-Herah set for season debut at USATF Bermuda Grand Prix
Athletics

Elaine Thompson-Herah set for season debut at USATF Bermuda Grand Prix

April 24, 2024
Excitement is mounting in Bermuda as double-double Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah is set to make her season debut at the upcoming USATF Bermuda Grand Prix on Sunday, April 28. Thompson-Herah,…
Thirteen coaches achieve World Athletics Level 1 certification in Track & Field
Jamaica Athletics

Thirteen coaches achieve World Athletics Level 1 certification in Track & Field

April 24, 2024
Thirteen dedicated track and field coaches have reached a significant milestone by successfully completing the World Athletics Coaches Education Certification System (CECS) Level 1 Program. This achievement underscores their commitment…
Devon Biscuit's brand manager, Sherene Bryan (right), presents a symbolic cheque to Minister of Sports, Olivia Grange (centre), and George Ledgister, acting Executive Director of INSPORTS at the event's launch.
Jamaica Athletics

Devon Biscuits returns as title sponsor for INSPORTS All-Island Primary Schools Athletics Championships

April 24, 2024
In a show of commitment to youth development and sports excellence, Devon Biscuits has announced its return as the title sponsor for the Institute of Sports (INSPORTS) All-Island Primary Schools…
Distin named Texas A&M Female Athlete of the Year at school’s Legacy Awards
NCAA Track&Field

Distin named Texas A&M Female Athlete of the Year at school’s Legacy Awards

April 23, 2024
Commonwealth Games gold medallist Lamara Distin added another award to her growing trophy cabinet by being named at the Texas A&M Female Athlete of the Year at the school’s annual…
Williams and her Coach Phillip Unfried at the Velocity Fest Meeting at Jamaica College on Saturday.
Jamaica Athletics

Christania Williams and Coach Unfried target return to personal best ahead of Jamaica National Championships

April 22, 2024
Christania Williams, the talented Jamaican sprinter and 2018 Commonwealth Games silver medalist, is setting her sights on reclaiming her peak form as she gears up for the Jamaica National Championships…
Asafa Powell's absence cost Jamaica a faster 4x100m world record in 2012, suggests Gatlin
Olympics

Asafa Powell's absence cost Jamaica a faster 4x100m world record in 2012, suggests Gatlin

April 22, 2024
In a recent episode of the Ready, Set, Go podcast, American sprint legend Justin Gatlin delved into the hypotheticals of Jamaica's historic 4x100m relay run at the London 2012 Olympics,…
Don’t panic – Anna Watkins looks to help athletes adjust to life after Olympics
Olympics

Don’t panic – Anna Watkins looks to help athletes adjust to life after Olympics

April 22, 2024
London 2012 gold medallist Anna Watkins has compared adjusting to life after the Olympics with the uncertainties of being a teenager. Watkins, 41, stepped away from rowing to start a…
Kimar Farquharson.
NCAA Athletics

Texas A&M’s Farquharson establishes new meet record to win 800m at Alumni Muster

April 22, 2024
Jamaican Texas A&M junior Kimar Farquharson continued his winning ways in the 800m this season with victory at the Alumni Muster held in College Station, Texas on Saturday. The former…
Shafiqua Maloney uncorks record-breaking 400m run at John McDonnell Invitational
Athletics

Shafiqua Maloney uncorks record-breaking 400m run at John McDonnell Invitational

April 21, 2024
Shafiqua Maloney of St Vincent and the Grenadines showcased her dominance on the track by clinching a sensational victory in the 400m at the prestigious John McDonnell Invitational held in…
Tennis greats call for Olympic medallists across all sports to get prize money
Olympics

Tennis greats call for Olympic medallists across all sports to get prize money

April 21, 2024
Tennis greats Boris Becker and Martina Navratilova have called for Olympic medallists across all sports to receive prize money. World Athletics announced earlier this month that it would be the…
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