Tag Archives: ATHLETICS

Some Reflections of #Oregon22 (World Athletics) Going Forward

Posted on July 28, 2022 by africanherbsman1967

World athletics championship 2022 in Oregon was simply terrific. There were so many outstanding performances by the athletes that it is impossible for me to even pick a top ten. There was the odd controversy such as the false starts … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Olympics – Women’s 200 Metres (hopefully)

Posted on July 21, 2021 by africanherbsman1967

The 2020 Summer Olympics finally starts officially this Friday in Tokyo, Japan. But even though sports fans will be looking forward to watching the events it is still hard to fathom that no spectators will be at the venues. Now, … Continue reading →

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Coe Needs a Red Card from Athletics

Posted on November 17, 2019 by africanherbsman1967

If Seb Coe remains head of the IAAF for much longer he is going to ruin the sport with his conservative approach. Coe’s recent announcement to remove  the discus, 200m, 3000m steeplechase and triple jump  from next season’s Diamond League … Continue reading →

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World Championship 2019 – Doha Saved by the Athletes

Posted on October 9, 2019 by africanherbsman1967

With the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Outdoor Championship Athletics in Doha, Qatar, at an end, I am still bemused why this event was held there in the first place. From the moment Qatar was given the mantle … Continue reading →

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Jamaica’s National Trials and that Hurdles Fiasco

Posted on July 2, 2019 by africanherbsman1967

The outcome to the women’s recent 100m hurdles non-race at Jamaica’s recent national senior and junior trials was a major embarrassment. Danielle Williams, Jamaica’s number 1 sprint hurdler in recent years, had clearly false started and was given the red … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Mr Bolt – Hopefully We’ll Meet Again

Posted on August 17, 2017 by africanherbsman1967

It was 17 years ago in Jamaica when a relative of mine said to me “Reggie Bolt have one relative, him fast you see Gary”. Now the late Reggie Bolt was a childhood friend of my dad who grew up … Continue reading →

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IAAF Prize Money Sucks: Do Athletes Need Their Heads Testing?

Posted on July 1, 2017 by africanherbsman1967

Usain Bolt, Mo Farah and other top athletes are in the final stages preparing for the IAAF World Championship Athletics at the Olympic Stadium in London this August. Next to the Summer Olympic Games the biennial IAAF World Championship is … Continue reading →

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Bolt is a Jamaican National Hero in my Book

Posted on September 3, 2016 by africanherbsman1967

Since the Rio Olympics one of the ongoing debates in Jamaica is how should Usain Bolt be honoured for his continued success and global impact. For me Bolt should be made a Jamaican National Hero. Once he retires. Today the … Continue reading →

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Sebastian Coe’s and the future of Athletics

Posted on September 10, 2015 by africanherbsman1967

Now that Sebastian Coe has started his role as International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) chief he will no doubt be inundated with ideas on how to take the sport forward. Here are my own thoughts. Learning from other sports … Continue reading →

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Beijing 2015 – Highs and Lows

Posted on August 30, 2015 by africanherbsman1967

There were so many highlights at the World Athletics Championship both on and off the track. My highlights would include Usain Bolt. Jamaica’s medal haul of 12. 400m men’s where 3 men went well under 44 seconds. Women’s long jump: 3 going … Continue reading →

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