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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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Jamaican Athletes and the Statue Debate

Posted on February 16, 2020 by africanherbsman1967

Last Sunday, the Jamaican government unveiled a statue of the sprint icon Asafa Powell at Statue Park, National Stadium. The statue was created by Basil Watson. Powell joins compatriots Usain Bolt, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Veronica Campbell-Brown in having life sized … 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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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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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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World Championship Athletics – My Predictions

Posted on August 16, 2015 by africanherbsman1967

Next weekend sees the start of one the more eagerly anticipated World Athletics Championships in Beijing due to Bolt vs Gatlin and the recent doping stories. Here are my predictions to a few of the events. Women’s 100 metres Shelly … Continue reading →

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