Jamaica squad for Copa América 2015 Goalkeepers: Ryan Thompson (Pittsburgh Riverhounds) Duwayne Kerr (Sarpsborg 08) Dwayne Miller (Syrianska) Damion Hyatt (Arnett Gardens) Defenders: Wes Morgan (Leicester City) Jermaine Taylor (Houston Dynamo) Michael Hector (Reading) Daniel Gordon (Karlsruher) Adrian Mariappa (Crystal Palace) Hughan Gray (Waterhouse FC) Alvas Powell (Portland Timbers) Richard Dixon (Charlotte Eagles) Kemar Lawrence (NY Red Bulls) Midfielders: Je-Vaughn Watson (FC Dallas) Rodolph Austin (Leeds United) Joel Grant (Yeovil) Lance Laing (FC Edmonton) Garath McCleary (Reading) Shaun Cummings (Millwall) Jobi McAnuff (Leyton Orient) Omar Holness (UNC) Forwards: Allan Ottey (Mobay United) Michael Seaton (Orebro SK) Giles Barnes (Houston Dynamo) Darren Mattocks (Vancouver) Simon Dawkins (Derby County) Deshorn Brown (Valarenga) Romeo Parkes (Isidro Metapan) Andre Clennon (Arnett Gardens) Dino Williams (Mobay United) [column2] [/column2][column2_last] [/column2_last] Copa America 2015 Groups Source: Copa America 2015 Photo 1: jamaicafootballfederation.com Photo 2: Copa America 2015
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Ahead of August’s World Championships, Usain Bolt, the world’s fastest man, shows no signs of slowing down. He talks exclusively to Kerry McCarthy about staying off the rum, securing his legacy and the one issue he can’t stay laid-back about… You’re 29 this year and you’ve been at the top a long time. Do you feel your age, and have you had to adapt? Thanks for reminding me I’m getting old! But I’ll have you know that every three months I visit a doctor in Germany for a full body MOT and I’ve not failed one yet. I’m finding the training harder because my coach is pushing me more than ever. Normally we break in slowly at the start of the season and build up, but this year coach has started me off doing more reps than before, each one faster and with less rest in-between. He wants to shock my body into adapting quicker now that it’s a bit older. I have scoliosis [curvature of the spine] so I also have to make sure I do all my core strength work. How did you cope with an injury-ravaged 2014, when you raced only twice? I was […]
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Jamaicans Usain Bolt, Shevon Stoddart and Hansle Parchment in latest PUMA ads A long history of working with Jamaican athletes gave PUMA the perfect hot environment to test PWRCOOL as part of the development process. Olympic medalist Hansle Parchment said, “living and training in Jamaica is a wonderful thing, but the heat is challenging and at times pretty exhausting. PWRCOOL is a great technology to help counter that; it works well in both the shoes and training wear. I like it, the IGNITE PWRCOOL shoe is particularly cool.” These versions of IGNITE and Faas 500 v4 are equipped with ComfortTemp®, a thermoregulation material to help keep your body at an optimal temperature. Engineered for responsiveness, the all new IGNITE PWRCOOL maximizes energy to propel you forward. Past dropped jaws. Past your every notion of running. Supporting every stride is IGNITE FOAM, which provides responsive cushioning and maximum durability to push you past your limits. finish, Richard Thompson (10.04) was 5th while Daniel Bailey finished 6th in a season’s best 10.11. [column2] [/column2][column2_last] [/column2_last] The Faas 500 v4 PWRCOOL is also upgraded. With a FaasFoam+ midsole material combined with a full EverTrack+ outsole for a superior cushioned […]
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The crowd turned up in their numbers and was treated to an evening of world class action by the plethora of stars on display at the 12th staging of the Jamaica International Invitational now a staple on the IAAF World Challenege Meet Calendar. Every event delivered as expected with 5 world leading marks, one world lead equaling run and several other statement performances. The Real Deal – Thompson beats Okagbare and Felix Elaine ‘Slimmaz’ Thompson looked very nervous before the start of the 100m and one could understand why. The joint world leader was up against some international hot-steppers including double Commonwealth Games Sprint Champion and 2013 World Championship Bronze medalist Blessing Okagbare of Nigeria and 2012 Olympic finalist over the 100m and Olympic champion over 200m Allyson Felix of the USA. The usually fast starting Thompson was not the best away but was up with the leaders Felix, Natasha Morrison and Okagbare before lengthening her strides impressively in the last 20m to win going away in a decent 10.97 (0.2 m/s). Okagbare was 2nd in 11.05 and Felix 3rd in 11.09. Jeneba Tarmoh (11.18), Morrison (11.22), Schillonie Calvert (11.23) and Kerron Stewart (11.24) rounded out the […]
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Some say the women’s 400m will be the most exciting race at the Jamaica International Invitational World Challenge Meet at the National Stadium in Kingston on May 9. Others will disagree perhaps casting their ballots for the men’s 200m, the women’s 200m , the men’s 100m or even the star studded Shot Put. So good will the action be that any of those events along with maybe two or three others on paper could hold bragging rights as the event those who will be at the stadium or following in cyberspace are most anticipating. So stellar are the fields that some are taking on the appearance of what many envisage the lineups will be at the World Championships later this year in Beijing, minus one or two of the world’s greats. Many are keen to see what Team Jamaica’s finest will show the world. The likes of breakout schoolboy star quarter-miler Akeem Bloomfield, the phenomenal Javon Francis, new sensation Elaine Thompson, the much improved Megan Simmonds and Julian Forte are just a few of the young luminaries Jamaicans are eager to see match their immense talent against some of the best local and international stars. The women’s […]
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American sprint relay anchor Ryan Bailey has graced the National Stadium track in Kingston in the past and if things go according to plan will do so again at the Jamaica International Invitational World Challenge meet on Saturday, May 9. Bailey who weeks ago confirmed his participation, is likely to contest the 100m where he will face rivals including Asafa Powell. After his post 4x100m relay theatrics at the World Relays, one wonders if he will receive a ‘warm’ Jamaican welcome. When Jamaica won the Men’s 4x200M at the 2nd IAAF World Relays in Nassau, Bahamas, it was clear that the athletes wanted to make a statement to the USA Men and in particular 4x100m relay anchor Ryan Bailey. While on the podium for the medal ceremony the quartet of Warren Weir, Jason Livermore, Rasheed Dwyer and Nickel Ashmeade did Usain Bolt’s signature ‘Lightening Bolt/To Di Worl’ pose in an obvious show of support for the triple world record holder who decided not to run the finals after complaining of a sore hamstring. The Jamaican athletes and one in particular, Warren Weir was seething after the celebratory antics of Bailey who had anchored his team to a famous victory […]
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‘Wi Anthem Must Play’ – Team Jamaica Strikes Double Gold on Final Day of 2015 IAAF World Relays. Veronica Campbell-Brown looked like she was going to shed tears a la Athens 2004. The other members of the winning 4x100m team – Kerron Stewart, Schillonie Calvert and Simone Facey all proudly sang the National Anthem ‘Jamaica Land We Love’ while the Black, Green and Gold Jamaican flag was raised. The Jamaican fans gathered at the stadium joined in the singing. It was the second time our anthem was being played on Day 2 of the 2nd IAAF World Relays in Nassau, Bahamas. Our athletes were determined not to leave the championships without the anthem being played and the Women’s 4x100m and Men’s 4x200m teams delivered. Our three other teams in finals all gave of their best but were not able to secure the top podium finish. The Women’s 4x800m team finished 5th with a National Record run while the Men’s and Women’s 4x400m teams both ran huge season’s bests. Team Jamaica won the Women’s 4x100m in a World Leading 42.14 ahead of the USA who recorded a season’s best 42.32. Great Britain secured third place in 42.84. In […]
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Sub10 King Asafa Powell wins in Guadeloupe, Damar Forbes attains World Championship Long Jump qualifying mark. Double 100m World Championship Bronze Medalist and former world record holder Asafa Powell was a winner at the International Meeting Region Guadeloupe at the Stade De Bate-Mahault in Guadeloupe on Saturday (May 2). Powell who is expected to face the starter at the Jamaica International Invitational World Challenge Meet at the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica on May 9, was not the best out of the blocks but pulled away in the closing stages to win in a very good 10.08 (-2.4 m/s). Powell known to his many fans as the ‘Sub10 King’ failed in his bid to add to his sub 10 collection but was pleased with his performance given the strong headwind. Diondre Batson of the USA was second in 10.21 while Powell’s training partner Winston Barnes, also of Jamaica was third in 10.35. The ageless veteran Kim Collins of St. Kitts and Nevis finished 4th in 10.42. [column2] [/column2][column2_last] [/column2_last] Damar Forbes won the Long Jump with a best mark of 8.15m (1.5 m/s). Forbes in the process attained the World Championship qualifying mark of 8.10m. Jamaica’s Tracey sisters, Nikita […]
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USA Men ends Jamaica’s Sprint Relay Winning Streak, Javon Francis sprouts wings on anchor to secure spot in 4x400m Finals Ryan Bailey crossed the finishing line well ahead of Usain Bolt on anchor. Bailey in celebrating did the signature ‘Lightening Bolt’ pose and then a ‘slit throat’ gesture. The USA men had scored a convincing win over Jamaica, their first win at a global meet since the IAAF World Championships in Osaka, Japan in 2007 – a drought which spanned six global championships. His elation was palpable as Team USA had just brushed aside a good Jamaican team to win the 4x100m finals at the 2nd IAAF World Relays in Nassau, Bahamas. The American team of Mike Rodgers, Justin Gatlin, Tyson Gay and Bailey won in a Championship Record time of 37.38 to erase the old mark of 37.72 set by Jamaica in the heats at the inaugural staging. Team Jamaica with Nesta Carter, Kemar Bailey-Cole, Nickel Ashmeade and Bolt finished second in 37.68 while Japan was third in 38.20. Carter and Rodgers on the opening leg were evenly matched with very little separating the teams on the first exchange. That was the closest the Jamaicans would get to […]
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Many see the Women’s 4x100m as a match-up between Team Jamaica and perennial rivals the USA. On paper and based on recent history that view seems justified. Both teams have taken turns winning the event at global meets with Jamaica coming up trumps at the 2009 and 2013 IAAF World Championships and the USA calling the shots at the 2011 World Championships and the 2012 London Olympics where they set the World Record of 40.82. The USA also won the event at the inaugural World Relays. The pool from which the Americans will select their runners includes the very experienced trio of Allyson Felix, Tianna Bartoletta and Carmelita Jeter, three members of the team that set the record in 2012. They will be joined by the likes of Jenebah Tarmoh, Jessica Young and Tiffany Townsend. The USA will start favourites to defend their title. Team Jamaica will ensure that the USA will not have things easy. The Jamaicans have lost a key member as joint world leader over 100m, Elaine Thompson has been withdrawn from the team. The likes of the evergreen Veronica Campbell Brown, the experienced duo of Simone Facey and Kerron Stewart as well […]
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