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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Jackson and Clarke sizzle at Jamaica National Senior and Junior Championships 2023

Shericka Jackson and Roshawn Clarke produced sizzling performances to highlight an action-packed four-day Jamaica National Senior Championships held 6-9 July…

By Noel Francis 7 Min Read

Jamaican sprinter Bramwell silences home crowd with gold medal win

Jamaica’s Nickecoy Bramwell was on a mission to not only win gold in the U17 Boys’ 400m but to do…

By Noel Francis 1 Min Read

Jamaican stars set to shine at the Lausanne Diamond League

Six weeks after the explosive women’s 100m final in Eugene, Oregon, athletics fans get another chance to witness the undisputed…

By Noel Francis 4 Min Read

Champs 2022 begins

The most talked-about event in Jamaica is finally here. The ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls Track and Field Championships (Champs 2022)…

By Noel Francis 2 Min Read

J’can juniors continue to impress at CARIFTA Trials

Jamaican juniors warmed up for the CARIFTA Games scheduled for the Easter weekend in Kingston, Jamaica, with some creditable performances…

By Noel Francis 3 Min Read

Top teams shine at Gibson McCook Relays

Edwin Allen High School gave a sneak peek of their firepower at Saturday's (26 Feb) 45th Gibson McCook Relays at…

By Noel Francis 3 Min Read

Jamaican Flavour coming to the Armory

Sunday, October 31, 2021, will be the dawn of something special at the Armory, home of the best indoor track…

By Noel Francis 3 Min Read

Lausanne Diamond League Schedule with Jamaicans

Below is the Athletissima Lausanne Diamond League Schedule with several Jamaicans down to participate on Thursday (26 Aug) in Switzerland.

By Noel Francis 2 Min Read

Candice McLeod continues to rise

First time Olympian Candice McLeod has an indomitable spirit. First of all, the University of the West student-athlete trains alone.…

By Noel Francis 2 Min Read

Hansle Parchment promises return to his best form

Hansle Parchment’s performance at the recently concluded Jamaica Olympic Trials (24-27 June) was one of the pleasant surprises. The London…

By Noel Francis 2 Min Read

Super clashes to highlight 2021 Doha Diamond League

High flying American Sha'Carri Richardson, who got her wings clipped at the Müller Grand Prix Gateshead in London, will want…

By Noel Francis 6 Min Read

Blake out, Blessing in disguise?

Dr Warren Blake, president of the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA), is stepping down after nine (9) years at the…

By Noel Francis 7 Min Read