Fraser-Pryce delays legendary status until 2016 Motivation was also the keyword for another double gold medallist, Jamaican Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, who insists she can hardly be called a legend like her compatriot, Usain Bolt, but that, “If I win in 2016 and become the first woman to win three 100m titles in a row then maybe I will become a legend.” Having stumbled coming out of the blocks in the London Diamond League and having a slight stutter in Lausanne where she was edged by America’s Carmelita Jeter, Fraser-Pryce admitted there was a problem, but that, “there are still three or more races to work on it”. 2011 was a down year for her – if you can call a year with a season’s best 10.95 a down year – but she insisted it made her more determined: “It set me back really bad, but it motivated me. I became a professional at the age of 21 and every year I get more motivation.” The theme of women sprinters being sidelined compared to the men came up for discussion and though she conceded that Bolt’s world record show was worth the attention: “We work just as hard, we are very competitive […]
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A stunning line-up of athletics talent brimming full with Olympic champion has been assembled for the Athletissima 2012 – Samsung Diamond League meeting which takes place tomorrow night (Thursday 23) in Lausanne. A series of press conferences took place today ahead of the meeting and what follows is a summary of what was said… Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce (JAM) “I am very excited to be here. I am feeling good, not sore after the London Games. You focus so much on the Olympics and then it’s over. But I am here, ready and looking forward to competing.” “I went directly to our base camp in Venice, Italy. The season is on-going, I will return home when the season will be over. There will be a lot to celebrate for me, my Olympic title, my graduation in November, my birthday in December. My sponsors will probably organise something for me.” “After 2008 in Beijing I did focus on London. Now Rio (2016) seems far away. For the time being, I will focus for some time on being in the moment.” “As for starting a family, I am still young and don’t plan it for the moment. When I’ll be ready, we’ll […]
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After cementing his status as a “legend” in London, Usain Bolt has a few races left in his 2012 season before shutting it down, first on Thursday in Lausanne, Switzerland. A day before the meet, Bolt discusses his plans for his remaining races and how he has faring since the Olympics. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce on how 200M training has helped her 100M
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The Reggae Boyz Continued their World Cup Qualification Preparation with a 2-0 win over El Salvador in the RFK Stadium in Washington DC. Luton Shelton scored the brace which gave Jamaica the victory. Shelton brings his tally to 33 goals in 63 games for Jamaica. The Last Time Luton Scored for Jamaica was back in the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup vs Grenada. The Jamaican’s started attacking from the get go and Luton Shelton no surprise, gave a wake up call to El Salvadorian Goal Keeper Dagoberto Portillo however he made a fine save in the early stages. Andre Campbell also got into the action moments later, however keeper Portillo was agile on the occasion. Jamaica made the break through in the 16th minute through a diligent build up of passes and Luton Shelton Calmly finished. The El Salvadorians started to press higher looking for an Equalizer, however Shavar Thomas and Jermaine Taylor took the sting out of their attack. A debut was handed to 21 year old Mercurial Talent Darren Mattocks in the midway point of the 2nd half and he showed his flair and his silky skills from early. He was able to find gaps in between […]
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If you were up early in the morning you saw our very own “likkle but talawah” taekwondo athlete perform some technically sound and sharp kicks and routines against the giant in comparison to himself Liu Xiaobo of China. If you haven’t realized Kenneth “KenMan” Edwards is Jamaica’s first Taekwondo athlete to call himself an Olympian representing Jamaica at the games. Kenneth and his coach Alvin Bernard have journeyed for years using his unyielding and determined work ethic tied up with unwavering faith to push him through doubting times, tons of adversity, blood, sweat and tears to get to this point. His last words before the competition to his fans were: “It’s still yet a number of hours before the start of the biggest moment of my life to date. That same moment which all the hard work, the sacrifices and the blood, sweat and tears; fueled by moments of pain, disappointment, glory and victories, the amazing spirit of you my friends and loved ones who have been there at any point of this epic journey.. I salute you!! Tomorrow I go hard tomorrow is destiny. Team Kenman!!” Athletes in Taekwondo need strength and stamina as well as […]
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THE FINAL ONE Wow, it’s almost done and what a week it was. From Olympic Countdown to Olympic Coverage, who would have thought it would be over so quickly? This Olympic Championship may not be as successful as Beijing, I enjoyed it. My momma always say you can’t win it all. Besides, everybody loves a come back story. There are lessons to be learned from these Olympics. More on that later. THE LAST HURRAH Less you forget it was the men’s 4×400 that would close all Olympic Games and World Championships. All that changed because of one USAIN BOLT. The people dem (in my airport accent) wanted the showman to close the show. Psst. Uunu can change it back to the penultimate day because since carl lewis (common letter were deliberate) L.O.L. a draw Bolt out and since Bolt naah go no weh, I guess he will add 4×400 next year to his medals tally. So carl since you don’t consider him a legend then he will stick around for a while longer so you can continue to talk. HEAVY IS THE HEAD WHO WEARS THE CROWN Is Jamaica under pressure? Will the U.S.A. finally be able to […]
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Top of the morning to you from our studio here in Gypsy Hill. Here’s the 200 meters as I saw it and how you shoulda dida see it. MEN’S 200M POST COMMENTARY After yesterday morning’s disappointment with the men’s 4×400. By God, we needed something to smile about. We needed the sweep a.k.a. the UMBRELLA. The quinella was not good enough. Mi did lend out mi broom but mi have mop and swiffer as back up just in case. Geenie Floor polish self shine was standing by also. [hr] USAIN BOLT I became a Usain Bolt addict at World Juniors 2002 in Kingston. Here’s the cliff note version. Jamaica was hosting the World Junior Championship and 3 days before the close of the championships we were gold medal less. In 2000, at the previous championship in Santiago, Chile we mined 3 gold medals and here we were hosting the championship with no clear star just one bag a supporting players. The gun went off for the women’s 200 meters and Anneisha McLaughlin lead from gun to tape. We had a gold or so we though. She pipped on the line by the British athlete. We were disappointed. […]
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