Noel Francis

Noel Francis is without doubt one of the most naturally gifted track & field writers in Jamaica. His passionate, creative, informative and engaging writing style has been recognised and enjoyed worldwide. He started out writing several articles with trackalerts.com in 2013 and his marketability soared with a number of his stories being featured on the US based Track and Field News – The Bible of the Sport. He is now the IAAF correspondent in Jamaica and a regular contributor for the Florida based high school track website Dyestatfl.com. Noel has a first degree in Banking & Finance and works as a Treasury Officer in the financial industry.
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Fraser-Pryce to make 2025 Diamond League debut in Doha

Fraser-Pryce to make 2025 Diamond League debut in Qatar By Noel 'Bravo' Francis Jamaica's multiple world and Olympic champion, Shelly-Ann…

Eight more Grand Slam Track champions crowned in Miami

By Noel 'Bravo' Francis Miramar, Florida - Eight champions were crowned on the final day of the Miami Grand Slam…

Nugent and Richards crowned Grand Slam Track champions in Miami

By Noel 'Bravo' Francis Nugent becomes the second Jamaican Grand Slam winner behind Danielle Williams Miramar, Florida - Only one…

Tinch, Warholm shine while Thompson loses season opener in China

By Noel 'Bravo' Francis American Cordell Tinch moved an inch closer to the men’s 110mh world record, registering a jaw-dropping…

Kishane Thompson to make Diamond League debut in China

By Noel ‘Bravo’ Francis Kishane Thompson, the fastest man in the world last year, will make hisDiamond League season debut…

Russell and Richards star in Miami Grand Slam Track opening day

By Noel 'Bravo' Francis Miramar, Florida - Olympic champion Masai Russell made a big statement in the women’s 100m hurdles…

Kipyego and Paulino crowned winners at Athlos NYC

Thirty-six athletes competed on Thursday (26) at the inaugural Athlos NYC women’s only track invitational meeting at the Icahn Stadium…

By Noel Francis 3 Min Read

Two Jamaicans to feature in the highly anticipated Athlos NYC Meeting

Two Jamaicans will feature in the highly anticipated all-female Athlos NYC meeting at the Ichan stadium in New York City…

By Noel Francis 4 Min Read

The Wanda Diamond League to increase athlete prize money to highest ever level starting 2025

The Wanda Diamond League will increase athlete prize money to the highest levels in the series’ history starting next season.

By Noel Francis 4 Min Read

Lord Coe ready to take on IOC Presidency

As expected, World Athletics President Lord Sebastian Coe is among seven International Olympic Committee (IOC) members who will enter the…

By Noel Francis 4 Min Read

Surprise wins and upsets highlight Diamond League final

King Baudouin Stadium, Brussels—The second day of the Allianz Memorial Van Damme, also the grand finale of the 2024 Diamond…

By Noel Francis 8 Min Read

Brussels Diamond League Final Schedule Day Two

Brussels Wanda Diamond League schedule (JA Time) Saturday, September 14, 2024 International TV coverage starts at 1:04 p.m. The second…

By Noel Francis 2 Min Read