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Fraser-Pryce eases through in Jamaica trials farewell
AFP, Published on 27/06/2025
» KINGSTON - Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce launched her final appearance at Jamaica's National Trials with a comfortable victory in opening heats of the women's 100 metres on Thursday.
Five breakout sporting stars in 2023
AFP, Published on 27/12/2023
» PARIS - In 2023, Sha'Carri Richardson finally came good on the global stage, while Victor Wembanyama quickly left his mark on the NBA and Rachin Ravindra lit up the Cricket World Cup.
Richardson trumps Jamaicans for stunning women's 100m gold
AFP, Published on 22/08/2023
» BUDAPEST - American Sha'Carri Richardson crushed Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce's hopes of a sixth women's world 100-metre title when she stormed to victory in Budapest on Monday.
Lyles new king of the 100m, Cheptegei undisputed ruler of the 10k
AFP, Published on 21/08/2023
» BUDAPEST - Noah Lyles stormed to victory to win the 100m world title on Sunday and then set his sights on a third successive 200m crown, something Joshua Cheptegei achieved in the 10,000m.
Olympic medal-winning sprinter Bowie mourned after death at 32
AFP, Published on 04/05/2023
» LOS ANGELES: Tori Bowie, a three-time Olympic medallist and 2017 100m world champion, was remembered Wednesday as a rare athletics talent and warm friend after her death at the age of 32.
Nine big tournaments to watch in 2023
Sports, Published on 06/01/2023
» World Cups in cricket, rugby union and women's football while world titles in swimming and athletics are up for grabs in 2023.
Thompson-Herah seals Commonwealth double as Australia pull clear in medals race
AFP, Published on 07/08/2022
» BIRMINGHAM (UNITED KINGDOM) - Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah rocketed to a sprint double at the Commonwealth Games on Saturday as Australia pulled clear of England at the top of the medals table.
Thompson-Herah wins Commonwealth 100m as Titmus stars in pool
AFP, Published on 04/08/2022
» BIRMINGHAM: Olympic 100m champion Elaine Thompson-Herah cruised to Commonwealth gold on Wednesday as Australia's Ariarne Titmus completed a stunning individual freestyle treble on the last night of swimming action.
Birmingham sparkles as Commonwealth Games open to strains of Duran Duran
AFP, Published on 29/07/2022
» BIRMINGHAM (UNITED KINGDOM) - British pop giants Duran Duran headlined a glitzy Commonwealth Games opening ceremony in Birmingham on Thursday as more than 5,000 athletes braced for battle.
Commonwealth Games set for glitzy launch in Birmingham
AFP, Published on 28/07/2022
» BIRMINGHAM (UNITED KINGDOM) - More than 5,000 athletes are primed for action in the English city of Birmingham from Friday at a Commonwealth Games lacking several track and field stars but still boasting elite performers.