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Gary Smith

Gary Smith is one of the leading writers for TrackAlerts.com. He has over 18 years of running experience, as well as 12-years of coaching while covering several events, from the international to college level. Smith, who was the lead sports correspondent for Caribbean Net News, is also a frequent contributor of SportingAlert.com and World-Track.org.
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Gatlin predicts Rio 1-2-3 in 100m

The 2004 Athens champion ran a world-leading time of 9.80 seconds (+1.6 m/s) to win the men’s 100m title, beating…

By Gary Smith 1 Min Read

Blake, Thompson on course for sprint double titles

Yohan Blake and Elaine Thompson stayed on course to win respective sprint doubles at the Jamaica Olympic Trials after both…

By Gary Smith 4 Min Read

Gatlin says Bolt will show up in Rio

Bolt withdrew from the Jamaica Olympic Team Trials after the semi-finals of the men’s 100m on Friday night with a…

By Gary Smith 2 Min Read

Jeter, Symmonds out of USA Olympic Trials

Both athletes, Carmelita Jeter and middle distance runner Nick Symmonds, confirmed on Thursday that they have withdrawn from the USA…

By Gary Smith 2 Min Read

Bolt annoyed with pre-race waiting time at Jamaica Trials

Usain Bolt won his heat of the men's 100m at the 2016 Jamaica Olympic Trials, but the world record holder…

By Gary Smith 2 Min Read

Bolt, Powell, Ashmeade, Bailey-Cole, Blake easy into semi-finals at Jamaica Trials

Nickel Ashmeade, the fastest 100m qualifier, Usain Bolt, Asafa Powell, Yohan Blake and Kemar Bailey-Cole, are into the semi-finals of…

By Gary Smith 2 Min Read

Fraser-Pryce, VCB, Thompson safely through to 100m semis

Veronica Campbell-Brown, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Elaine Thompson were among the top qualifiers for the semi-finals of the women’s 100 metres…

By Gary Smith 2 Min Read

Injury rules out Janieve Russell of Jamaica Olympic Trials

Janieve Russell, who was the overwhelming favourite to win the women’s 400m hurdles at the Jamaica Olympic Team Trials has…

By Gary Smith 1 Min Read

Jamaica Olympic Trials Starting List: Day One

Several Olympic Games hopefuls will be in action on the first day of competition, including Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Elaine Thompson, Veronica…

By Gary Smith 4 Min Read

Eyes On Rusheen McDonald At Jamaica Olympic Trials

Since producing his stunning national record of 43.93 seconds at the IAAF World Championships in Beijing, last year, Rusheen McDonald…

By Gary Smith 4 Min Read