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Leon Bailey was included in Jamaica’s Copa America squad despite his earlier decision to take a break from international duty. His father, Craig Butler, confirms Bailey’s stance remains unchanged.
World Athletics has announced the introduction of the World Athletics Ultimate Championship, a groundbreaking global championship event poised to redefine the athletics calendar. This new competition aims to determine the ultimate champion by pitting world champions, Olympic champions, Wanda Diamond League winners, and the year’s top-performing athletes against each other. The World Athletics Ultimate Championship…
Jamaican discus thrower Traves Smikle is brimming with confidence following a decisive victory at the Jamaica Athletics Invitational, held in Kingston on May 11, 2024. Now, he is gearing up for the upcoming Diamond League meeting in Rabat, Morocco, where he will compete against a field of world-class throwers. Smikle, who is set to leave…
In a historic move, World Athletics has announced a groundbreaking decision to introduce prize money at this summer’s Olympics, setting aside a substantial $2.4 million to reward gold medallists across 48 events. Track and field athletes who clinch the top spot in their respective events at the upcoming Paris Olympics will be awarded $50,000 US…
