Disappointed Serena Cole to Miss Carifta Games Due to Hamstring Injury
Jamaica’s promising female sprinter Serena Cole will be absent from the Carifta Games in Nassau, Bahamas this weekend (April 8-10) due to a hamstring injury sustained during the ISSA GraceKennedy Boys and Girls Athletics Championships, Champs last week.
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.
I will say it again stop pressuring the young athletes to run world record time, allow them to develop.. there are names that I’m not even hearing about again
Sad. Their training routine in Jamaica is too rigorous. Some survive , others go by the way side. Jamaica can afford to do that because of its population. As one gone one born. Sad to hear though.
Prayers going up Ser injury in part of the game you are down but you are not put out u will Rise again and you will be back stronger n better stay focus
Get well Serena we are praying for you . My darling Serena .it takes time to heal my dear track star we are praying for you ..you will yeild in time my track star .
I will say it again stop pressuring the young athletes to run world record time, allow them to develop.. there are names that I’m not even hearing about again
So sad. Wishing her a speedy recovery 🙏
That injury is the reason for their loss. We’ll miss her from the Games.
Maureen McLeod . Seems to me like this was the champs of hamstring injuries. So many kids pulled up
Sad. Their training routine in Jamaica is too rigorous. Some survive , others go by the way side. Jamaica can afford to do that because of its population. As one gone one born. Sad to hear though.
Prayers going up Ser injury in part of the game you are down but you are not put out u will Rise again and you will be back stronger n better stay focus
Get well Serena we are praying for you . My darling Serena .it takes time to heal my dear track star we are praying for you ..you will yeild in time my track star .