Jamaican Men Advance in 100m Heats at Tokyo 2025
Jamaica’s male sprinters showed grit and determination on the opening day of the men’s 100m at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, keeping the island firmly in contention for sprinting glory.
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Jamaica Shines at Tokyo 2025: Fraser-Pryce, Clayton, and Shericka Lead the Way
Shericka Jackson, Tina Clayton and Tina Clayton all advance to the 100m Semis in Tokyo, Japan.
Allan “Skill” Cole: Jamaica’s Footballer, Cultural Bridge, and National Icon
Allan “Skill” Cole was more than Jamaica’s greatest footballer. He was a cultural bridge who carried the island’s pride onto the world stage. From becoming the youngest ever Jamaican international at just 15, to making history as the first Jamaican to play in Brazil’s top league, Cole embodied brilliance and courage. His famous 1975 clash with Pelé in Kingston’s “Battle of the Giants” remains etched in football folklore, while his role as Bob Marley’s tour manager and co-writer of the timeless anthem War linked him forever to reggae’s global rise. His story is one of talent, patriotism, and legacy, a life that will inspire generations to come.
Jamaicans Set for Big Stage in Upcoming Track Meets
Jamaica’s sprinters and hurdlers are once again set to light up the international track and field stage as a wave of rising and established stars head into two major competitions this weekend. From the International North Thuringian Athletics Meeting in Sondershausen, Germany, to the Diamond League clash in Chorzow, Poland, Jamaicans will be chasing glory against some of the world’s best.
Caribbean Stars Shine Bright in Monaco: Julien Alfred, Megan Tapper & Jordan Scott Dominate Diamond League
Caribbean excellence lit up the track and field in Monaco on Friday, as Julien Alfred, Megan Tapper, and Jordan Scott delivered breathtaking performances at the Wanda Diamond League — reminding the world that the region remains a force to be reckoned with on the global athletics stage.
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce: Why the Greatest Sprinter of All Time Pulled Out of the Paris Olympics
When Jamaica’s Pocket Rocket, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, pulled out of the Paris 2024 Olympics, the silence was deafening. There was no official announcement, no injury report that made sense. Just an empty lane in the semi-finals—and questions that lingered like a fog over the stadium.
Tapper, Bennett, McDonald and the Spirit of Redemption: Jamaica’s 2025 Trials Deliver Legacy and Lesson
The air inside the National Stadium on Sunday evening was heavy with expectation. Not the kind built on hype, but the type that comes from decades of dominance. The Jamaican trials are more than a qualifier — they are a reckoning. And this year, the final day of the JAAA/Puma National Senior and Junior Championships served it with unflinching clarity: no place is guaranteed, no crown permanent, and greatness is earned, not inherited.
Clarke, Clayton, McLeod, and Thompson Blaze the Track at National Championships
The National Stadium in Kingston sizzled with raw power and redemption this weekend as Jamaica’s best track and field athletes
New Era Dawns at Jamaica’s National Championships: Sprint Legends and Rising Stars Light Up Kingston
The 2025 JAAA/Puma National Championships in Kingston delivered high drama and record-breaking performances. Kishane Thompson stole the show with a stunning 9.75s in the men’s 100m final, equaling the National Stadium record and leading a deep field where four men dipped under 10 seconds. Oblique Seville overcame a hamstring scare to finish second in 9.83s, with Ackeem Blake third in 9.88s.
On the women’s side, Tina Clayton emerged as Jamaica’s new sprint queen, winning her first national title with a personal best 10.81s. She held off Shericka Jackson (10.88s) and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce (10.91s), while her twin sister Tia, who had run 10.86s in the semis, unfortunately did not finish the final due to injury.
In the junior category, Riquelme Reid and Sabrina Dockery took top honours in the Boys’ and Girls’ 100m (U20) races. The event highlighted Jamaica’s sprinting depth and marked a symbolic passing of the torch from legends to rising stars.
Bryan Levell Lights Up Day 1 of Jamaica’s 2025 National Trials — Shelly-Ann’s Farewell Run Begins
Kingston, Jamaica — The Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association’s (JAAA) National Championships kicked off Thursday evening at the National Stadium with