Reigning Olympic 400m champion Quincy Hall made his intentions clear during the Wanda Diamond League pre-meet press conference on July 4, boldly announcing his bid to break Michael Norman’s Prefontaine …
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Matthew Hudson-Smith: How the Prefontaine Classic Transformed His Career
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooMatthew Hudson-Smith will line up for the men’s 400 metres at the 2025 Prefontaine Classic with more than just another Diamond League victory in mind. For the British sprint star, …
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“Anything is possible”- Kishane Thompson Targets Historic Record at Prefontaine Classic
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooFresh off a blistering 9.75-second win at the Jamaican National Trials, the fastest time recorded in over a decade, Kishane Thompson has positioned himself as the man to watch heading …
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Christian Coleman: “The Hayward magic is real”
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooIn 2024 Christian Coleman stormed to victory in the 100m at the iconic meet, marking just his third race of the season. Now, returning to Eugene amid a rocky campaign, …
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UK Athletics Names GB&NI Squad for U23 European Championships
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooUK Athletics has officially unveiled the Novuna Great Britain and Northern Ireland (GB&NI) team for the upcoming U23 European Championships, set to take place in Bergen, Norway, from 17–20 July …
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Prefontaine Classic at 50: A Look Back at Its Most Iconic Track Moments
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooAs the Prefontaine Classic marks its 50th anniversary this week, it remains not just a tribute meet but one of track and field’s most storied stages. Born out of tragedy …
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JAAA President Upbeat Despite Qualification Hurdles
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooDespite facing an uphill battle with several of Jamaica’s top athletes yet to attain the automatic qualifying standards for the upcoming World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association …
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JAAA Unveils Teams for Inaugural Barbados Grand Prix in Bid for World Championships Berths
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThe Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) has officially announced its relay squads for the inaugural Barbados Grand Prix, a crucial qualifying meet ahead of the World Athletics Championships. The event, …
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Alex Matata, Hellen Obiri Gear Up for Peachtree 10K Battle in Atlanta
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooKenya’s road racing stars Alex Matata and Hellen Obiri are set to lead a formidable charge at the prestigious Peachtree 10K in Atlanta, USA, on Friday July 4. For Matata, …
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Noah Lyles’ Actions Spark Celebrity Outrage on Shannon Sharpe’s Show
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooTrack and field star Noah Lyles has once again found himself at the center of controversy, and this time, it’s not for his performances on the track. During a fiery …
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“We’re Just Getting Started”-Kenny Bednarek’s Bold Mission Ahead of Prefontaine Classic
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooAmerican sprinter Kenny Bednarek has had a stellar start to 2025, turning heads with blistering performances in the now-defunct Grand Slam Track circuit. Across stops in Jamaica, Miami, and Philadelphia, …
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Donovan Bailey: Why Justin Gatlin Could Defy Age and Break Masters 100m Record
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooAt 43, Olympic legend Justin Gatlin declared on his platform Ready Set Go that he’s gearing up for a return, not just to compete, but to chase down records on …
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Donovan Bailey: Why 2025 Prefontaine Classic Could Still Shine Without Noah Lyles
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThe 2025 Diamond League season has delivered one electric meet after another, offering fans around the globe a front-row seat to some of track and field’s finest moments. From Sydney …
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Jamaican Olympians Celebrated in Emotional Night of Tribute and Reflection
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooIt was an evening of pride, history, and heartfelt emotion as Jamaican Olympians were honoured during a moving tribute held at the Alhambra Inn in Kingston on Monday, June 30. …
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Allyson Felix Shares Painful Truth About Track and Field’s Uncertain Future
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooOlympian Allyson Felix opened up in a deeply personal social media post, revisiting one of the most difficult chapters of her life, a period marked by fear, uncertainty, and the …
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Briana Williams Plots Strong Return After Tough National Champs Run
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooJamaican sprint star Briana Williams is determined to bounce back after a challenging outing at the recent JAAA/Puma National Senior and Junior Championships in Kingston. The 2018 World Under-20 double …
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Noah Lyles Put on Notice After Kishane Thompson’s Bold Declaration
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThe men’s 100m sprint rivalry is heating up ahead of the highly anticipated World Championships in Tokyo, and this time, it’s Kishane Thompson turning up the pressure. After clocking a …
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Jyothi Yarraji’s Season Halted Ahead of World Championships
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooIndia’s sprint hurdles star Jyothi Yarraji has been forced to hit the brakes on her promising season after suffering a knee injury during training. The 25-year-old, who holds the national …
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Sydney McLaughlin & Co. Clash With Michael Johnson as GST Financial Dispute Unfolds
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooOn June 12, Michael Johnson abruptly announced the premature end of the inaugural Grand Slam Track (GST) season, scrapping its much-anticipated Los Angeles finale. The news blindsided athletes and fans …
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Usain Bolt: Why 2012 Olympic 100m Final Was Better Than 2024 showdown
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooUsain Bolt has emphatically dismissed claims that Paris Olympic 100 metres final outshone the unforgettable 2012 edition, describing the London showdown as a race that will never be replicated in …
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Can Team USA Hold Their Ground as Jamaica’s Sprint Resurgence Heats Up?
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooFor decades, track and field has thrived on iconic rivalries, and none more electrifying than Team USA versus Team Jamaica. At the 2023 World Championships in Budapest, it was the …
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Nike Responds After Accusations of ‘Lying’ About Faith Kipyegon’s Sub-4 Mile Attempt
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooNike has issued a statement following accusations that it misrepresented Faith Kipyegon’s sub-4 minute mile attempt during its much-publicized “Breaking4” event in Paris last week. The Kenyan distance running icon …
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Why Tina Clayton Could Fill Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce’s Legendary Shoes in Tokyo
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooFor more than a decade, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has embodied Jamaican sprinting greatness, a fierce competitor with a glittering career and a record of consistency that few athletes, male or female, …
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What Sha’Carri Richardson Said About Angel Reese’s Outfit
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooSha’Carri Richardson couldn’t hold back her admiration after Angel Reese debuted a show-stopping, matrix-inspired outfit ahead of the Chicago Sky’s game against the Golden State Valkyries on Friday. Reese, 23, …
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Indian javelin Star Kishore Jena Withdraws from Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooKishore Kumar Jena has officially pulled out of the highly anticipated Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 after suffering an ankle injury. The meet, which marks India’s highest-profile athletics event to date, …
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Jamaica’s National Sprint Champions Shift Focus to Prefontaine Classic
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooFresh off their impressive victories at the JAAA National Junior and Senior Championships in Kingston, Jamaica’s sprint sensations Kishane Thompson and Tina Clayton are set to headline a formidable 14-member …
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Fred Kerley’s Career in Jeopardy as Jail Threat Looms
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooOlympic sprint star Fred Kerley finds himself entangled in a series of legal battles that could derail his athletic career. According to a report by The Washington Post on Monday, …
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Noah Lyles’ Girlfriend Junelle Bromfield Drops Painful Admission About Personal Crisis
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooJunelle Bromfield, the Jamaican 400m runner and fiancée to sprint superstar Noah Lyles, has opened up about a deeply personal struggle while revisiting one of her most iconic moments on …
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Justin Gatlin Reacts to Grant Holloway’s Post-Return Struggles
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooAfter a stellar 2024 season, where Grant Holloway reclaimed his dominance with four Diamond League wins and, most notably, an Olympic gold medal to finally fill the lone gap in …
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Justin Gatlin Names Challengers to Noah Lyles and Sha’Carri Richardson’s Reign
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooFor years, the sprint conversation in U.S. track and field has revolved around, Noah Lyles, with his swagger and championships, and Sha’Carri Richardson, whose electric personality and blistering speed made …
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Briana Williams: A Career Marked by Near Misses
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooOnce celebrated as Jamaica’s next sprint sensation, Briana Williams burst onto the global scene in 2018, making history as the youngest athlete to clinch the 100m and 200m double at …
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Keely Hodgkinson and Jakob Ingebrigtsen Withdraw from Prefontaine Classic
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThe Prefontaine Classic, one of the most storied events on the global athletics calendar, set to unfold on July 5 at the University of Oregon, will miss two of its …
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Justin Gatlin Exposes Endorsement Realities Amid Noah Lyles’ Fight for Shoe Deal
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooUnlike the NBA or NFL, where lucrative contracts and endorsement deals make headlines, track athletes often depend on sponsorships, particularly from shoe giants like Nike and Adidas, to fund their …
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UK Athletics Lands Major Sponsorship Deal with Novuna
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooUK Athletics has secured a significant boost with the announcement of a landmark multi-year sponsorship agreement with Novuna, one of the UK’s leading financial services brands. Novuna debuts in sports …
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She Drives Sports Initiative Celebrates Its Inaugural Class of Women Sports Leaders
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooA remarkable chapter in Kenyan sports leadership unfolded on Saturday, June 28, as the She Drives Sports initiative proudly graduated its inaugural class of women leaders. Twelve exceptional women from …
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Noah Lyles, once confidently declaring himself the future 100m world record holder, finds himself slipping further down the conversation of all-time sprinting greats. Fast forward to mid-2025, and that goal …
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Tobi Amusan Climbs Back Into World Athletics Women’s Top 100 Rankings
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooWorld record holder and African sprint hurdling queen, Tobi Amusan, has made a resounding return to the World Athletics women’s overall top 100 rankings, reclaiming her spot among the sport’s …
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“Her career is longer than mine”-Usain Bolt Pays Heartfelt Tribute to Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooJamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt delivered an emotional tribute to Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce as the sprint queen prepares to hang up her spikes. On June 27, 2025, during the Jamaican National …
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What Next for Kishane Thompson After Jamaica National Trials
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooKishane Thompson delivered one of the most electrifying performances of the season at the Jamaica National Trials, clocking a world-leading time of 9.75 seconds in the men’s 100m final. Crossing …
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Olympic Medalist Bill Dellinger Passes Away at 91
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooBill Dellinger, Olympic medalist, revered coach, and a pillar of Oregon athletics, passed away on Friday, June 27, at the age of 91. In his final days, Dellinger received care …
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Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce: “Keep working, keep dreaming”
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooOn a night charged with history, emotion, and fierce competition, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce delivered yet another performance that will live long in the hearts of Jamaicans. The sprint icon took to …
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‘It Motivated Me’ — Tina Clayton Credits Sister’s Inspiration After National Title Win
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooOn Friday night at the JAAA/Puma National Senior Championships, Tina Clayton blazed to a lifetime best of 10.81 seconds to claim her first national 100m title. The MVP Track Club …
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Jamaica National Trials 2025: Tina Clayton Clocks Personal Best to Claim Women’s 100m Title
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooTina Clayton officially announced her arrival among Jamaica’s sprinting elite, delivering a stunning personal best of 10.81 seconds to win her maiden national 100m title at the JAAA/Puma National Senior …
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Jamaica National Trials 2025: Kishane Thompson Clocks New Personal Best and World Lead to Seal World Championships Spot
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooKishane Thompson clocked a new personal best and world-leading time of 9.75 seconds to defend his national 100m title on day two of the JAAA/Puma National Senior Championships on Friday, …
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Justin Gatlin Announces Track Comeback
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooFour years after what was thought to be his final race, sprint legend Justin Gatlin is officially lacing up his spikes again. The 43-year-old Olympic gold medallist and five-time Olympic …
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How Allyson Felix Has Redefined the Future of Olympian Moms
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooAllyson Felix took a public stand against Nike in 2019 over its treatment of pregnant athletes, to break a long-standing silence in professional sports. Felix’s bold move sparked a movement, …
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3 Things Sha’Carri Richardson Must Fix to Regain Champion Status
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooSha’Carri Richardson entered the 2025 season with sky-high expectations but her recent performance in Tokyo left fans and analysts concerned. At the Seiko Golden Grand Prix last month, Richardson finished …
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Why JAAA Is Confident of Relay Qualification
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThe Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) has laid out a clear path for securing relay qualification spots ahead of the 2025 World Athletics Championships. With no relay events scheduled at …
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Twinkle Chaudhary Provisionally Suspended for Doping
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThe Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has provisionally suspended Indian runner Twinkle Chaudhary for testing positive for Methyltestosterone. The suspension marks yet another setback for Indian athletics, which has been grappling …
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Shannon Rowbury Gets Long-Awaited Justice After Doping Scandal Shake-Up
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooMore than a decade after crossing the finish line in sixth place at the 2012 London Olympics, American middle-distance runner Shannon Rowbury has finally received the recognition she was denied …