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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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…

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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…

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Blake and Gayle secure Diamond Trophies on Day One of Diamond League Final

KING BAUDOUIN STADIUM, Brussels - Two Jamaicans secured Diamond League trophies on the first day of the two-day Wanda Diamond…

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Bednarek and Kerley to compete in next year’s Grand Slam Track League

Michael Johnson's new track league announced on Thursday that it has signed Olympic medallists Fred Kerley and Kenny Bednarek. Kerley,…

By Noel Francis 3 Min Read

Some key showdowns at the Allianz Memorial Van Damme Diamond League final

The 48th edition of the Allianz Memorial Van Damme, scheduled for Friday, September 13, and Saturday, September 14, at the…

By Noel Francis 6 Min Read

Brussels Diamond League schedule (Friday)

Brussels Wanda Diamond League schedule (JA Time) Friday, September 13, 2024 The 48th edition of the Allianz Memorial Van Damme,…

By Noel Francis 2 Min Read

Julien Alfred looking to cap off season in style

Julien Alfred is definitely one of the Athletes of the Year candidates. She put Saint Lucia on the world map…

By Noel Francis 3 Min Read

Jesse Owens Rising Star Award to honour young athletes at Wanda Diamond League Final

From 2024 onwards, a new award in honour of legendary US sprinter Jesse Owens will be presented to two outstanding…

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