Caribbean athletes showcased their prowess at the Wanda Diamond League in Doha, Qatar, with Bahamian 400m Olympic Champion Steven Gardiner and Jamaican long jump finalist Carey McLeod seizing victory in their respective events. McLeod, who had previously finished fourth at the Xiamen meet, demonstrated significant improvement to claim the top spot in the men’s long […]
In a push for broader athlete compensation, longtime Canadian sprinter Aaron Brown advocates for all athletes participating in Olympic finals to receive thousands of dollars from World Athletics. Brown’s stance comes ahead of the upcoming track and field events slated for this summer in Paris. Responding to World Athletics’ recent decision to allocate $50,000 US […]
In the World Athletic Relays, Canada’s men’s 4×100 relay secured second place behind the United States with Brendon Rodney, Aaron Brown, Jerome Blake, and Andre De Grasse finishing in 37.89 seconds, just shy of the American’s 37.40-second run. Japan claimed third with a time of 38.10. Nassau allotted the first 14 out of 16 slots […]
As Team Canada gears up for the upcoming Paris Olympics, former Olympian and gold medalist Bruny Surin is at the helm as the Chef de Mission, bringing not only his extensive experience but also his infectious enthusiasm to the role. Surin, who made history as part of the legendary 4×100 relay team at the 1996 […]
Editorial – Jamaica Observer Paying Olympians is long overdue World Athletics’ announcement on Wednesday that it will become the first international federation to award prize money at an Olympic Games, beginning at this year’s staging in Paris, France, has been welcomed by the athletics community. According to World Athletics President Lord Sebastian Coe, gold medal […]
Canadian sprinter Christopher Morales Williams’ recent success at the NCAA Southeastern Conference indoor championships has sparked both celebration and controversy. The 19-year-old athlete from Vaughan, Ontario, broke the world indoor record in the men’s 400 meters with a staggering time of 44.49 seconds. However, his achievement was marred by technicalities surrounding the starting blocks, rendering […]
Shericka Jackson, the reigning Women’s World Athletics 200m champion, has garnered a nomination for the highly esteemed 2024 Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year accolade, affirming her position among the world’s premier athletes. The announcement, unveiled on Monday, spotlights Jackson’s exceptional track performances over the past year. Among her notable accomplishments is securing her second […]
Toronto teenager Sheriauna Haase was born with a congenital limb reduction and faced the usual childhood taunts reserved for kids with such handicaps; bullying being prime among them. It got worse in public school. Fortunately, Haase found strength in the unwavering support of her family, especially her mother. “(My family) would just always lift me […]
