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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Anderson achieves the unthinkable

By Noel Francis Tokyo, Japan - It is always impossible until it is done. Jamaica's Navasky Anderson created history, becoming…

Lyles and Levell to lock horns in epic 200m final

By Noel Francis Tokyo, Japan - The men's 200m final is gearing up to be a massive showdown with some…

Adrian Kerr shows he belongs and says advancing was a great accomplishment

By Noel Francis Tokyo, Japan - Jamaica's Adrian Kerr, competing at his first senior global championship, shook off nervous jitters…

Chris Taylor advances to next round, credits Noah Lyles for calming his nerves

By Noel Francis Tokyo, Japan - Jamaica's Christopher Taylor produced a lifetime best to advance to the men's 200m semifinal…

Levell fires warning shots. ‘I don’t put limits on myself’

By Noel Francis Tokyo, Japan - When the men's 200m heats got underway on the fifth day of the World…

Tajay Gayle wins Long Jump silver

By Noel Francis Tokyo, Japan - Jamaica's Tajay Gayle collected silver in an enthralling men's long jump final on the…

McDonald delivers stunning run to make final

By Noel Francis Tokyo, Japan - Jamaica's Rusheen McDonald continued his remarkable journey at the World Athletics Championships with a…

Taylor and Anderson make history in Tokyo

By Noel Francis Tokyo, Japan - It was another historic night for Jamaica on the fourth day of the 20th…

Bennett and Mason shock the world at Worlds

By Noel Francis Tokyo, Japan - No one can predict the future with any certainty, and that's what makes life…

Fraser-Pryce bids farewell on own terms in Tokyo

By Noel Francis Tokyo, Japan - Multiple world and Olympic champion, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has had a distinguished career and will…

Clunis happy with performance after tough season.

By Noel Francis Tokyo, Japan - Jamaica’s lone Hammer Thrower at the Tokyo World Athletics Championships, Nayoka Clunis, was in…

After surviving scare, Clarke hopes to rebound

By Noel Francis Tokyo, Japan - Jamaica's national record-holder Roshawn Clarke almost relived the nightmare of his world U20 Championship…