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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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Jamaica off to ‘Noble’ mark at Carifta Games 2022

Danielle Noble opened the gold medal count for hosts Jamaica at the 2022 Carifta Games, while Bahamian Keyshawn Strachan set…

By Gary Smith 5 Min Read

Carifta Games – Day 1 Schedule

The order of event schedule for Day One of the 2022 CARIFTA Games at the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica,…

By Gary Smith 3 Min Read

Sha’Carri Richardson withdraws from 200m at U.S. Olympic trials

Sha’Carri Richardson has decided to concentrate on just the 100m at the Tokyo Olympics after she pulled out of the…

By Gary Smith 2 Min Read

Thompson Completes Sprint Double, Blake Denied: Jamaica Trials 200m Report

KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Elaine Thompson completed the women's sprint double after the Olympic champion outpaced fellow MVP training partner Shelly-Ann…

By Gary Smith 2 Min Read

Jackson and Gaye Bagged 400m Titles With Power Runs: Jamaica Trials

KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Shericka Jackson and Demish Gaye landed the women's and men's 400m titles at the 2019 Jamaica National…

By Gary Smith 4 Min Read

Janeek Brown, Danielle Williams Eased Into 100m Hurdles Final: Jamaica Trials

KINGSTON, Jamaica -- National record holder Janeek Brown and former world champion Danielle Williams both advanced to tonight's women's 100m…

By Gary Smith 1 Min Read

Fraser-Pryce, Elaine Thompson, Blake Eased Into 200m Finals: Jamaica Trials

KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Elaine Thompson cruised into the final of the women's 200m on Saturday's third day…

By Gary Smith 2 Min Read

Jackson, McDonald Lead Women and Men 400m Finallists: Jamaica Trials

KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Shericka Jackson qualified fastest from the semi-finals of the women's 400m after she ran 50.69 seconds to…

By Gary Smith 2 Min Read

Dacres Beaten, But Thomas-Dodd and Lawrence Win Easily: Jamaica Trials

KINGSTON, Jamaica -- World-leader Fedrick Dacres had to settle for second place in the men's Discus at the Jamaica Trials…

By Gary Smith 3 Min Read

Mowatt and Clayton Secured 400m Hurdles Titles With PB Runs

Kemar Mowatt and Rushell Clayton secured respective upset victories in the men's and women's 400m hurdles at the Jamaica Senior…

By Gary Smith 3 Min Read

Thompson Retains Title, But Shares 10.73 With Fraser-Pryce; Williams Sets WYR

KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Elaine Thompson retained her national 100m title in world-leading fashion, while Briana Williams smashed the IAAF World…

By Gary Smith 4 Min Read

NJR For Williams, Fraser-Pryce, Thompson Impressive: Women’s 100m Semis

KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Briana Williams improved her own national junior record over the 100m on day two at the 2019…

By Gary Smith 2 Min Read