Jamaican athletes wishing to participate at next month’s World Relays in Nassau, Bahamas are being asked to identify themselves.
In a note from the The Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA), “Senior Athletes” interested in the April 22 – 23 event should submit information such as name, event, best time from August 1, 2016 to present and email contact.
The deadline for submission is April 3 2017 to athleticsja@cwjamaica.com.
Jamaica won gold in the men’s 4x200m and women’s 4x100m at the last IAAF World Relays in the 2015.
All previous editions of the event were held at the same venue – the Thomas A Robinson Stadium.
Usain Bolt, who helped Jamaica’s 4x100m team to second behind USA in 2015, has ruled himself out of the event. Elaine Thompson has expressed an interest.
Anthony Foster
Anthony Foster is a renowned Jamaican sports journalist, honored twice as the Jamaica sports journalist of the year (in 2004 and 2005). His journalistic achievements are globally recognized. Notably, he authored an award-winning article on Usain Bolt, the iconic 6-time Olympic champion, 11-time World champion, and record holder for the sprint double. This significant piece was published in the Jamaica Gleaner in 2004.
Anthony's extensive coverage includes prestigious events such as the Olympic Games in Beijing 2008, London 2012, and Rio 2016. He has also provided coverage for seven (7) World Athletics Championships held between 2007 and 2022, alongside various other international sporting events. Noteworthy mentions comprise his coverage of the 2007 World Cup of cricket and his cherished experience reporting on the 2004 clash between his favorite football team, Argentina, and the USA.
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