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07/24/2025

“It’s the JAAA,” Pinnock told TVJ Sports. 🗣️
Wayne Pinnock has cleared the air—his comments weren’t aimed at the Jamaican Government or JOA, but at the JAAA, who he says never congratulated him for his success.

Despite switching to Turkey, he remains thankful for Jamaica’s support.

07/23/2025

🔥 Big Run + PB + World Champs Bound! 🔥

🇯🇲 Ashanti Moore clocks a massive personal best of 22.40 to win the women’s 200m at the 2025 Raiffeisen Austrian Open Eisenstadt — and secures the Tokyo 2025 World Championships qualifying mark! 💥💨

📊 Final Results (Continental Tour Silver | July 23)
1. Ashanti Moore (JAM) – 22.40 PB ✅
2. Candice McLeod (JAM) – 23.73
3. Valentina Cavalleri (ITA) – 23.73
4. Ndawana Haitembu (NAM) – 23.76
5. Viktoria Willhuber (AUT) – 23.76

🎉 Congrats, Ashanti! Tokyo awaits 🗼💫

07/23/2025

🔥 BIG PB ALERT! 🔥
🇯🇲 Jamaica’s Bryan Levell lit up the track at the 2025 Raiffeisen Austrian Open Eisenstadt 🇦🇹 — clocking a massive personal best of 9.82 to win the men’s 100m! 💨💥

📊 Final Results (Continental Tour Silver | July 23)
1. Bryan Levell (JAM) – 9.82 PB
2. Abdurahqman Karriem (RSA) – 10.07
3. Yoshihide Kiryu (JPN) – 10.08
4. Retshidisitswe Mlenga (RSA) – 10.14
5. Lukas Pullnig (AUT) – 10.26
6. Deniz Almas (GER) – 10.31
(+1.3 m/s wind)

Is Levell the next big Jamaican sprinter? 👀🇯🇲 Drop your thoughts below! 👇

07/22/2025

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is switching gears. The Olympic champion and 400m hurdles world record holder won’t defend her specialty at this year’s U.S. Outdoor Championships. Instead, she’s entered only in the flat 400m, CITIUS MAG has confirmed — a move that rules her out of the 400m hurdles at the Tokyo 2025 World Championships.

07/22/2025

� Welcome to this week’s edition of Spotlight on Caribbean Track and Field — your go-to show for all the sizzling highlights, heart, and hustle from our region’s track and field stars.
� For the week of July 21, the Caribbean once again stamped its authority on the global stage, with standout performances that reminded the world just how powerful this region truly is.
� At the London Diamond League, Jamaica’s Oblique Seville torched the track in 9.86 seconds to take his first-ever Diamond League 100m win, outpacing world champion Noah Lyles. Wayne Pinnock soared to victory in the men’s long jump, while the men’s 4x100m squad threw down a 37.80, boosting their World Championship qualification hopes.
� Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia stunned once more, cruising to a national record 21.71 in the women’s 200m—reminding everyone why she’s the fastest from the Eastern Caribbean.
� In the U.S., Jamaica’s national discus champion Samantha Hall hit a World Championship qualifier with a personal best 64.97m in Oklahoma, while Jordan Scott kept his win streak alive with a final-round triple jump comeback in Madrid.
� Whether it’s gold medals, world leads, or breakthrough qualifiers, this region keeps delivering. And we’re here to break it all down—every stat, every story, every step of the journey.
� This is more than a recap. This is Spotlight on Caribbean Track and Field—where the Caribbean’s greatness isn’t just celebrated… it’s amplified. Let’s talk track. Let’s talk Caribbean.

07/20/2025

Who impressed you most at the London Diamond League? 👀 From Alfred’s 21.71 to Seville’s 9.86 and Pinnock’s big leap — it was fire all around! 🔥 Read the full story on our website — link in bio / click below!

London Diamond League, Olympic Stadium (GBR), 19 July 2025 – The 11th stop of the 2025 Wanda Diamond League series lit up the track with world-class performances, national records, and thrilling finishes in front of a packed British crowd.

07/20/2025

Did Seville just send a message to the world? 😤🇯🇲 He scorched the track in 9.86 to win his first Diamond League final, beating Noah Lyles in London! Read the full story on our website — link in bio (IG) / click below (FB).

Oblique Seville delivered a commanding performance in his Diamond League final debut, rocketing out of the blocks to win the men’s 100m in 9.86 at the London Diamond League. His explosive start left even world champion Noah Lyles chasing from behind.

07/19/2025

Wayne Pinnock takes flight with a massive 8.20m leap to grab his first Diamond League victory of 2025 — edging Olympic champ Tentoglou by just 1cm! 👏🏾🔥

07/19/2025

THE TAKEOVER CONTINUES 🇱🇨🔥
Julien Alfred lights up London with a scorching 21.71 in the women’s 200m — smashing her own world lead, rewriting Saint Lucia’s national record, and erasing the meet mark held by Olympic champ Gabby Thomas.

This island star isn’t slowing down anytime soon 🌟💨

07/19/2025

Shhh… Oblique Seville crossed the line with a finger over his lips — silencing the field in 9.86! 😤🇯🇲 Olympic champ Noah Lyles trailed behind in a distant 2nd at 10.00.

07/19/2025

London Diamond League 2025 – LIVE Watchalong
� Saturday, July 19 | � Starting 7:15 a.m. Jamaica time / 8:15 a.m. ET��London Stadium | The Final Shot Before Tokyo

� 38.20 or Bust – Will Jamaica Make Tokyo?�The stakes couldn’t be higher for Jamaica’s men’s 4x100m team. With 38.20 as the magic number for Tokyo 2025 qualification, all eyes will be on the track at 7:23 a.m. Jamaica time. This is the final chance to punch that ticket — and we're watching it all with you, LIVE!
Join us for a real-time breakdown of the action as Jamaican and Caribbean stars take on the world at the London Diamond League. With a stacked schedule and major Tokyo implications, this is a must-watch for every fan of regional track and field.

� Caribbean Athletes to Watch (Jamaica time / +1 hr ET)
7:23 a.m. – Men’s 4x100m Relay
Jamaica vs. the clock. It’s now or never to break 38.20 and qualify for Tokyo 2025.
7:33 a.m. – Women’s 4x100m Relay
Jamaica’s women take on the likes of Canada, Australia, and Great Britain.
8:04 a.m. – Women’s 400m Hurdles
Andrenette Knight and Janieve Russell (JAM) face off with Femke Bol.
8:13 a.m. – Women’s High Jump
Lamara Distin (JAM) competes alongside World Record holder Mahuchikh and Patterson.
8:52 a.m. – Women’s 800m
Natoya Goule-Toppin (JAM) and Shafiqua Maloney (LCA) lead the Caribbean charge in the two-lap race.
9:27 a.m. – Men’s 100m
Oblique Seville (JAM) meets Noah Lyles, Letsile Tebogo, and Zharnel Hughes in a high-profile clash.
9:38 a.m. – Women’s 200m
Ashanti Moore (JAM) and Julien Alfred (LCA) go head-to-head with Dina Asher-Smith and Rhasidat Adeleke.

� Also in action:
• Women’s Long Jump (8:47 a.m.) – Monae Nichols jumps against Mihambo and Iapichino.
• Men’s 800m (8:15 a.m.) – Emmanuel Wanyonyi looks to lower his world lead.
• Men’s 400m (9:03 a.m.) – Vernon Norwood battles home favourite Matthew Hudson-Smith.
• Men’s 1500m (9:48 a.m.) – Josh Kerr, Jake Wightman, and George Mills bring British firepower to the closing race.

Don’t miss a moment — we’re going LIVE with expert analysis, fan reactions, and split-by-split coverage. Grab your coffee and join the track family.
Let the clock start. Let the athletes speak. Let’s Watch Along.

07/17/2025

🚨 Ruth Chepng’etich hit with provisional suspension by the Athletics Integrity Unit for the use of a banned diuretic (Hydrochlorothiazide) tied to a March 14 sample.

📄 A Notice of Charge was issued after AIU found the substance in her system at 3800 ng/mL—way above normal limits. Though not initially suspended, she opted for voluntary suspension on April 19.

📌 AIU’s Brett Clothier confirmed Chepng’etich was interviewed in Kenya and cooperated with the investigation.

⚖️ The marathon star now awaits a hearing before the Disciplinary Tribunal.