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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Mason, Prince and Bennett cruise into semis

By Noel Francis Tokyo, Japan – All three of Jamaica’s male sprint hurdlers advanced to the semi-finals with impressive outings…

Kambundji spring surprise to claim hurdles crown

By Noel Francis Tokyo, Japan – Jamaica’s two-time world champion Danielle Williams was unable to retain her title as she…

Knight and Salmon qualify for 400Mh semi-finals

By Noel Francis Tokyo, Japan – Jamaica’s Andrenette Knight advanced to the women’s 400m hurdles semi-finals after finishing second in…

Seville attributes 100m success to new approach

Tokyo, Japan - After winning his first global medal, which turned out to be gold, newly minted World Champion Oblique…

Beckford squeeze into High Jump final

By Noel Francis Tokyo, Japan - Jamaica’s Romaine Beckford advanced to the men’s High Jump final after finishing fifth in…

Seville finally captures elusive gold medal

By Noel Francis Tokyo, Japan - It was a historic night for Jamaica at the 20th edition of the World…

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…