Sprinting sensation Usain Bolt added his third Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association Golden Cleats Award to his collection on Tuesday. Bolt, who had an amazing showing at the 2012 London Olympics, repeated as champion in the 100 and 200 meters. He also captured his third gold medal as the anchorman on Jamaica’s 4x100m relay team, which [...]
Jamaica’s Fastest Woman Aims To Regain ‘world’s fastest’ Title
May 28, 2012 | Posted by
Shelly-Ann Fraser – She’s already one of the fastest women on the planet, but Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce hopes to make history as the fastest at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Rock Center with Brian Williams met up with Fraser-Pryce in her home country of Jamaica. Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about [...]
Why Jamaica Has Become the Sprint World’s Dominant Force
May 7, 2012 | Posted by
The remarkable ascent of the Jamaica track dynasty is no accident, as the following in-depth report by National Public Radio demonstrates. The Caribbean nation has developed a successful and well-engineered system for creating phenomenally fast sprinters. It has become an enduring emblem of national pride. There was a time when the world’s 100-meter men’s champion [...]
