The Jamaica Athletics Invitational (JAI), will not take place in 2025, according to Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) Treasurer Ludlow Watts. In an exclusive interview with SportsMax.TV, Watts confirmed that the …
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Track & Field
Masai Russell shoes: The secret behind her speed and dominance
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooOlympic 100m hurdles champion Masai Russell races in Nike Air Zoom Maxfly spikes, which powered her to a 12.33-second gold-medal win at Paris 2024 and a world-leading 7.74-second 60m hurdles …
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Lloyd Martin, Anthony Bryan honoured with the Spirit of the London Marathon Award
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooFour extraordinary individuals have received the Spirit of the London Marathon Award as the countdown begins for the 2025 TCS London Marathon on Sunday, 27 April. This year’s recipients, Lloyd …
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Track & Field
Running on Empty: Sanya Richards-Ross opens up 9 years after career-ending race
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooNine years have passed since Sanya Richards-Ross, one of the most electrifying athletes in track and field history, stepped off the track for the last time. But the echoes of …
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Track and Field Coach casts doubt on Gout Gout after Record-Breaking Sprint beats Bolt’s U18 Time
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooAs Gout Gout blazes past Bolt’s U18 time with a stunning 19.84, skepticism lingers, even as Australia enters a golden era of sprinting. When 17-year-old Gout Gout blazed through the …
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Track & Field
Akani Simbine blazes to 2025’s fastest 100m time with stunning 9.90
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooSouth African sprint sensation Akani Simbine has sent shockwaves through the track and field world with a blistering 9.90-second 100-meter dash at the FNB Botswana Golden Grand Prix. What makes …
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Track & Field
Tebogo, Simbine, and Muhammad shine at Botswana Golden Grand Prix
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooLetsile Tebogo lit up the FNB Botswana Golden Grand Prix with a commanding 200m victory in his home soil at the World Athletics Continental Tour Gold meeting in Gaborone on …
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Track & Field
“Judge him in July, not April”: Gatlin defends Kishane Thompson after relay setback
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThe track and field world was buzzing with anticipation as Jamaica’s reigning sprint sensation Kishane Thompson, made his 2024 outdoor season debut at the Miramar Invitational. However, the highly anticipated …
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Rohan Browning Stuns Lachie Kennedy in 100m at Australian Athletics Championships
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooTwo-time Olympian Rohan Browning edged out rising sensation Lachie Kennedy to win the men’s 100m final at the 2025 Australian Athletics Championships in Perth. The nail-biting finish saw both sprinters …
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Faith Kipyegon to launch Diamond League title defence in Xiamen
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThree-time Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon will begin her quest for a record-equalling sixth Diamond League title, headlining the 1000m race at the season opener in Xiamen, China, on April 26. …
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France’s Jimmy Gressier claimed his first senior international title by winning the men’s half marathon at the European Championships. The 26-year-old dominated with a front-running masterclass, clocking 59:45 to set …
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Track & Field
Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track criticized as ‘Grand Flop’ by Ex-Diamond League Director
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThe launch of Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track was held Kingston, Jamaica, from April 4-6, 2025. However, it has sparked fierce backlash, with critics calling it a “grand flop” and …
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Track & Field
Marileidy Paulino’s shoes: The secret behind her record-breaking speed
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooDominican sprint sensation Marileidy Paulino shattered records at the Paris Olympics, blazing through the 400m in an astonishing 48.17 seconds. While her raw talent have propelled her to the …
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Track & Field
Justin Gatlin’s candid thoughts on Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone’s dominance
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooSydney McLaughlin-Levrone has spent the past few years rewriting track and field history. With four Olympic gold medals and a stranglehold on the 400m hurdles, she has cemented herself as …
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Track & Field
Grand Slam Track: Michael Johnson unveils star-studded lineup for Miami showdown
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooFour-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Johnson, has officially revealed its first wave of elite challengers for the Grand Slam Track, Miami leg slated for May 2-4. Leading the charge is …
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Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Josh Kerr will reignite their fierce middle-distance rivalry at the London Athletics Meet on Saturday, July 19. At just 24, Jakob Ingebrigtsen has already cemented his legacy …
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Track & Field
Leah O’Brien breaks 57-year Sprint Record, joins Australia’s Track Stars
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl Oyoo17-year-old Leah O’Brien shattered a 57-year sprint record, achieving what even Sally Pearson never did in her junior career. O’Brien’s electrifying run of 11.14 seconds in the under-18 girls’ 100m …
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Track & Field
Patrick Johnson applauds rising Sprint stars leading the next generation
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooMore than 20 years have passed since Patrick Johnson etched his name in history as the only Australian to sprint 100 metres in under 10 seconds. Clocking 9.93 seconds in …
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Track & Field
Gout Gout delivers on olympic legend’s prophecy with electrifying Sub-10 sprint at Australian Championships
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl Oyoo17-year-old Gout Gout lit up the Australian Athletics Championships on April 10, 2025, clocking a blistering 9.99 seconds in both the heats and the finals of the men’s 100m event. …
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Track & Field
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce fires warning shot ahead of her track comeback
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooAmerican sprint star, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has reignited the flames of a rivalry that fans are dying to see materialize. In a bold and emotionally charged Instagram video, she reminded the …
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Track & Field
Christian Coleman could match Usain Bolt’s World Championship legacy in Tokyo
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooAs the 2025 Tokyo Championships near, Christian Coleman emerges as a top sprinter, potentially rivaling Usain Bolt’s legacy. The 29-year-old American has already made a name for himself in both …
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Teenage sprint sensation Gout Gout has once again electrified the athletics world, clocking a breathtaking 9.99 seconds in both his under-20 100m heat and final at the Australian Athletics Championships. …
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Jamaica’s Sprint star Kishane Thompson eyes golden breakthrough in 2025
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooJamaican sprint sensation Kishane Thompson has declared he is far from his peak despite a stunning 2024 season that saw him explode onto the global stage with an Olympic silver …
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Gout Gout breaks 10-second barrier at national championships in Perth
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooRising Australian track sensation Gout Gout has sent shockwaves through the athletics world after clocking a breathtaking 9.99 seconds in the 100m sprint at the Australian Athletics Championships in Perth, …
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Track & Field
“Dominance Isn’t Built in a Day”: Justin Gatlin Defends Letsile Tebogo amidst 400m Struggles
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooBotswana’s sprinting sensation Letsile Tebogo has spent the past year rewriting history, smashing African records, claiming Olympic gold, and cementing himself as one of the most electrifying talents in track …
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Track & Field
“I could have run 9.55”: Usain Bolt’s shocking World Record confession
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooEven after 15 years, Usain Bolt’s 100m world record of 9.58 seconds remains untouchable, but the sprint legend himself believes it could have been even faster. Usain Bolt admitted his …
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Track & Field
‘Just go win’: Julien Alfred reveals simple strategy behind the 300m win
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooJulien Alfred took on world 200m champion Shericka Jackson in the women’s 300m, and emerged at the Miramar Invitational on Saturday April 5. Clocking a time of 36.05 seconds, Alfred …
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Track & Field
Letsile Tebogo eyes 200m Glory at Gaborone Golden Grand Prix
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooOlympic 200m gold medallist Letsile Tebogo is gearing up to make his mark at the FNB Botswana Golden Grand Prix, a prestigious World Athletics Continental Tour Gold meeting, taking place …
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Track & Field
“Nothing too exciting”: Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone shares plans for $100K track winnings
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooSydney McLaughlin-Levrone, fresh off her dominant double victory in the 400m hurdles and 400m flat at the Grand Slam Track opener in Kingston, Jamaica, revealed her plans for the $100,000 …
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Australian Sprinter Gout Gout has set his sights on the 2032 Brisbane Olympics, where he hopes to cement his legacy as one of the greatest sprinters of all time. The …
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Global Ports Holding , the world’s largest cruise port operator has named Olympic 100m champion Julien Alfred as its newest brand ambassador. Global Ports Holding’s partnership with Saint Lucia arrives …
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Track & Field
“It Hasn’t Been Easy” – Ackera Nugent on the hard move to professional athletics
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooJamaican 100m hurdles record holder Ackera Nugent, has candidly shared her experience of navigating from collegiate athletics to the professional complicated than anticipated. In July 2023, Nugent made the leap …
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Kenny Bednarek sends bold message to rivals after stunning double victory
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooOlympic 200m silver medalist Kenny Bednarek, has sent a powerful message to his track rivals following an impressive performance at the Grand Slam Track event in Kingston, Jamaica. Bednarek’s dominant …
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Grant Fisher: The Nike Spikes fueling his record-breaking runs
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooGrant Fisher’s extraordinary performance this season has been nothing short of remarkable. After smashing world records in the indoor 3000m and 5000m within six days in February, the American star …
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Celebrating Women in Sports: Kenya’s 21st Sports Personality of the Year Awards
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooPlans are well underway for the 21st edition of the prestigious Sports Personality of the Year Awards (SOYA), scheduled for April 16, 2025, at the iconic Kenyatta International Convention Centre …
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Melissa Jefferson-Wooden sends defiant message to Track & Field World after dominant Grand Slam victory
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooFresh off a commanding performance at the Grand Slam Track opener in Kingston, Jamaica held from April 4-6, 2025, Olympic bronze medalist Melissa Jefferson-Wooden made a resounding statement to the …
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Six rising Sprinters set to dominate the 2025 outdoor Athletics Season
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThe 2025 outdoor athletics season is already heating up, and a new generation of sprinting sensations is taking center stage. From Australia’s Gout Gout to Jamaica’s Alana Reid, these sprinters …
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Justin Gatlin extends heartfelt condolences to Coach Joe Lee after tragic loss
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooOlympic champion Justin Gatlin sends heartfelt condolences to Coach Joe Lee after the tragic loss of his father. Known for mentoring rising stars like Quincy Wilson and Masai Russell at …
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Track & Field
“Take It Easy, Young King!” – Letsile Tebogo’s golden advice to Sprint Star Bayanda Walaza
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooOlympic 200m gold medallist Letsile Tebogo has urged South Africa’s sprinting prodigy Bayanda Walaza, to relish his journey as a junior athlete without succumbing to the weight of premature expectations. …
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Track & Field
Grant Holloway returns to Paris for Star-Studded Hurdles showdown at Diamond League
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooOlympic 110m hurdles champion Grant Holloway will make a triumphant return to Paris, where he cemented his hurdling legacy. American superstar Holloway will headline the Wanda Diamond League Wanda Diamond …
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Track & Field
Marco Arop focuses on winning medals over World Record pursuit
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooCanadian middle-distance sensation Marco Arop is keeping his sights firmly set on the podium rather than chasing world records. While his blistering 1:41.20 finish at the Paris Olympics last summer …
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Michael Johnson remains uncertain on Jamaica’s Grand Slam Track return
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThe inaugural Grand Slam Track event in Kingston delivered world-leading performances, but sparse crowds have cast doubt on Jamaica’s future as a host for the innovative track series. Despite standout …
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Michael Johnson declares Grand Slam Track debut a success despite modest crowd turnout
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooGrand Slam Track Commissioner Michael Johnson has hailed the league’s inaugural event in Kingston as a triumph, praising the high-energy performances and athlete enthusiasm despite the sparse turnout at Jamaica’s …
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Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone eyes 400m/400m Hurdles double at World Championships
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooReigning world 400m hurdles record holder Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone has set sight to dominate in both the 400m and 400m hurdles at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Fresh off …
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Danielle Williams: The Jamaican Hurdler who defeated American Stars at Grand Slam Track
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooJamaican track star Danielle Williams became the first Jamaican athlete to win a category and walk away with $100,000, at the inaugural Grand Slam Track Series in Kingston, Jamaica The …
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Eight Athletes walk away $100,000 richer as Grand Slam Track Series concludes in Kingston
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooEight standout athletes, including Jamaica’s Danielle Williams, walked away $100,000 richer as the Grand Slam Track Series concluded its opening leg on Sunday at the National Stadium in Kingston. The …
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Marco Arop bounces back to win 800m at Grand Slam Track finale in Kingston
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooMarco Arop capped off the opening leg of the Grand Slam Track series in style, winning the men’s 800m with a commanding wire-to-wire performance in Kingston, Jamaica, on Sunday. The …
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Track & Field
‘He’s not on my level’: Fred Kerley reignites feud with Noah Lyles
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooAmerican sprint sensation Fred Kerley has reignited his rivalry with Noah Lyles, boldly claiming the Olympic champion is not on his level. The two American sprinters have feuded since their …
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Letsile Tebogo sets sights on Usain Bolt’s legendary 200m World Record
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooReigning Olympic 200m champion Letsile Tebogo, has declared his intention to chase down one of the most iconic records in track and field, the 200m world record of 19.19 seconds …
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‘It felt like the new age of Track and Field’: Dalilah Muhammad reflects on 400m loss to Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooOlympic champion Dalilah Muhammad gave everything on the track at the Grand Slam Track debut in Kingston, Jamaica, but the return didn’t unfold the way she had envisioned. Lining up …