Brooklyn is literally All-World. “My basketball team was playing at Tilden and we were up by 30 in the fourth quarter,” notes former Tilden High School basketball coach Jeff Schrier. “I emptied the bench. All of a sudden, I realized something and called timeout. The kids came in, sat on the bench, and expected some …
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Why are Jamaicans so fast? It’s a question many people are asking after watching the country’s electrifying performance at the Tokyo Olympics. Jamaica has swept Olympic sprinting events for the fourth consecutive Games, led by Elaine Thompson-Herah who took gold in the 100m and the 200m, the former of which set a new Olympic record.…
The tour “offers us a chance to refine our World Cup squad, defining roles and personnel more clearly,” says coach Daren Sammy More
Athletes to watch at the Jamaica National Championships Short-sprint legend, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce will launch her bid for a record-extending sixth world women’s 100m title after she spearheaded a Jamaican clean sweep at last year’s global championships. Fraser-Pryce dipped at the line in 10.67 seconds edging teammates Shericka Jackson and Elaine Thompson-Herah into second and third…
The Velocity Fest Jamaica 2023Jamaica has long been known for its excellence in athletics, with a storied history of producing world-class sprinters and track and field athletes. One event that has helped to cement Jamaica’s reputation as a top destination for athletics is the Velocity Fest. Held annually, this event brings together some of the…
