Jamaica Track & Field and Cross Country News

Frater quits MVP - Sports - Jamaica Gleaner - Thursday | December 13, 2012 Noel Spencer Dec 13, 2012

 

Michael Frater has quit MVP Track Club over what he says is the disrespect being shown to him by head coach Stephen Francis, following his decision to run for the post of vice-president of the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA). (via jamaica-gleaner.com)

 

 

Burger King fuels long distance in land of sprinters - Sport Noel Spencer Dec 10, 2012

 

WHEN Shawn Pitter crossed the finish line to win the Burger King 10K recently in Negril, he looked like a soldier completing a successful mission — tired but relieved. The race was run alongside the prestigious Reggae Marathon and the half-m ... (via Jamaica Observer)

Usain's Gift! - Western News Noel Spencer Dec 09, 2012

 

 

MARTHA BRAE, Trelawny — THE fastest man on the planet Usain Bolt yesterday donated a new 29-seater Hino bus valued $5 million to his alma mater, William Knibb Memorial High School. According to William Knibb’s principal Dr Mark Nicely, ... (via Jamaica Observer)

Green retains Reggae Marathon title - Sport Dec 02, 2012

 

 

 

NEGRIL, Westmoreland — Rupert Green chalked up his fourth straight Reggae Marathon title in two hours, 25 minutes and six seconds to take the 26.2-mile race here yesterday. Colin Graham was second in 3:01.28, with Brian Baker third in 3:10.56 ... (via Jamaica Observer)

 

Campbell runs to All-America honors Dec 01, 2012

 

 

 

 

Kemoy Campbell earned USTFCCCA All-America accolades for his performance last weekend at the NCAA Championships. (via ArkansasRazorbacks.com)

 

 

 

 

Gaughn, Spencer Named October Student-Athletes of the Month Dec 01, 2012

NEW YORK (via gocolumbialions.com The Official Athletics Website of Columbia University in the City of New York)

Blake is back... turns back rivals in JAAA race - Sports - Jamaica Gleaner - Friday | November 30, 2012 Noel Spencer Nov 30, 2012

 

Dr Warren Blake scored a resounding victory over his rivals at the National Arena last night to retain the presidency of the powerful Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA). Blake, a medical doctor, tallied 177... (via jamaica-gleaner.com)

Parchment can become a great - Merritt - Sports - Jamaica Gleaner - Friday | November 23, 2012 Noel Spencer Nov 23, 2012

 

 

BARCELONA, Spain: Olympics 110m hurdles champion and world record holder Aries Merritt believes that fast-rising Jamaican hurdler Hansle Parchment has all the qualities to rise to the very top of the event.... (via jamaica-gleaner.com)

Frater targets athlete welfare, medical insurance; dismisses conflict of interest Jason Byrne Nov 19, 2012

Long recognised as a statesman on the track, reliable Jamaican sprinter, Michael Frater, is hoping to have an impact off the track as well, as he presents himself for a vice-president spot on the next Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) administration.... (via jamaica-gleaner.com)

Campbell finishes in Top 20 Noel Spencer Nov 17, 2012

Campbell runs to Top 20 Finish, leads Univ of Arkansas to 10th place @ NCAA Div 1 XC Champs

Spencer runs courageously with historic team run to top 20 finish

Men's Cross Country Gears For 2012 NCAA Championships Nov 15, 2012

The No. 20 Columbia men's cross-country team will compete on the biggest stage on Saturday, Nov. 17 at the 2012 NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships in Louisville, Ky. (via gocolumbialions.com The Official Athletics Website of Columbia University in the City of New York)

Amazing awards season begins - Sports - Jamaica Gleaner - Thursday | November 15, 2012 Nov 15, 2012

Sports awards never fail to amaze. Routinely, those who make the awards gloss over important considerations and come to wayward conclusions. The latest miss comes with the exclusion of Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce from the top three in the IAAF World Athlete of the Year polls... (via jamaica-gleaner.com)

USTFCCCA All-Region Honorees Noel Spencer Nov 12, 2012

USTFCCCA All-Region Honorees Announced for 2012 NCAA Division I Cross country

 Two Jamaicans receive honours:

Noel C. Spencer:

Chester, NY – The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) recognized 450 athletes that earned All-Region awards for cross country in Division I following this weekend’s NCAA Regional Championships. Athletes of member schools that finished in the top 25 individually at one of the nine regional sites earned the honor.

 

Two Jamaicans for the 1^st time

Among the 450 athletes earning All-Region honors are two athletes that represented Jamaica, WI at International meets. Arkansas sensation –Kemoy Campbell received the honour for the first time and Columbia University standout Leighton Spencer is receiving his second honour in as many years.

 

Kemoy set a blistering pace at the south Central Regional placing third in a star studded field with a time of 29 minutes 43 seconds a personal best. Arkansas placed second. Campbell is the Jamaica junior National Record holder for the 1500m and 5000m. He is a junior at Arkansas. Campbell is in his first season at Arkansas and we expect to see astonishing accomplishments in the future.

 

Campbell said. “ I think the guys did a great job of executing the plan. This was my first 10K and I fell like I ran well.”

 

Historic Moment for Columbia and Spencer

Spencer competed in a windy 38 degree weather running 25 meters from the shore of the Atlantic Ocean – less than 48 hours after a blistering Northeasterner whipped the east coast including New York and Connecticut where the meet was held. The course had remains of rain and icy puddles throughout the 10K. Spencer set a personal best time of 30 minutes 36 seconds, improving on his time by 52 seconds or from 31:28.4 set last year November. This contingent of Columbia runners created history for the school by been the first squad to receive an automatic bid to the championship/ Last year was the first appearance ever for Columbia as a wild card.

 

During the XC 12 season, Arkansas and Columbia have been stiff competitors. At the Adidas Wisconsin Invite both teams tied for 5^th place at the end of the race. The USTFCCCA ranked each team consecutively 9^th and 10^th nationally the following week.

 

On Saturday, November 17^th, both athletes will be at the start line for the NCAA div 1 CC National Championships. Both squads are looking for bragging rights

Campbell cops 3rd at NCAA cross country - Sport Nov 11, 2012

JAMAICAN Kemoy Campbell performed beyond the call of duty on Friday when he powered the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville into the runner-up spot at the NCAA Division I South Central Region Cross Country Championships at Agri Park in Fayettevi ... (via Jamaica Observer)

Men's Cross Country Earns Automatic Bid To National Championships Nov 11, 2012

On Friday, Nov. 9 the Columbia men's cross country team made program history at the 2012 NCAA Northeast Regionals in Madison, Conn. The Lions placed four runners in the top 15 for a team total of 72 points to capture second place and an automatic bid to the 2012 NCAA Cross Country National Championships. (via gocolumbialions.com The Official Athletics Website of Columbia University in the City of New York)

Bolt Considers Long Jump before 2016 Oct 24, 2012

Jamaica NACAC U-23 Team Named Oct 13, 2012

Jamaica to host Cross Country Champs - Sport Oct 11, 2012

North America, Central America, Caribbean Athletics Association (NACAC) has selected Jamaica as hosts for the 2013 Cross Country Championships, it was announced yesterday. The event will be staged in Jamaica for the first time on January 25, Mini ... (via Jamaica Observer)

Interview with Veronica Campbell-Brown at her Florida Training Grounds Jason Byrne Jun 14, 2012

Amy Simpson wason-site at Clermont last Saturday for the Star Athletics Meet, which played host to dozens of Olympians and Olympic hopefuls. She interviewed Veronica Campbell-Brown among others.