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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Olympic champions and other superstars clash in Lausanne Diamond League

The 11th edition of Athletissima in Lausanne on Thursday, August 22, will feature several duels between the sport's superstars, guaranteeing…

By Noel Francis 6 Min Read

Athletes to Watch at the Lausanne Diamond League: Event Schedule Inside

Here’s a preview of the key events and athletes to watch at Thursday's (22 Aug) Lausanne Wanda Diamond League, scheduled…

By Noel Francis 2 Min Read

Drama in the blocks cost Jasmine Camacho-Quinn a gold medal

PARIS, France - Defending Olympic champion Jasmine Camacho-Quinn of Puerto Rico looked peerless in her semifinal after winning in a…

By Noel Francis 3 Min Read

Covid-19 could derail Jamaica’s relay hopes at Paris 2024

Jamaica's hopes for the Paris 2024 medal could receive further setbacks with the news of a COVID-19 virus outbreak in…

By Noel Francis 2 Min Read

Ackera Nugent carries Jamaica’s hopes in Paris 2024 100mh

Before the start of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, several track experts predicted much success for Jamaica with a double-digit…

By Noel Francis 2 Min Read

Rasheed Broadbell Clinches Jamaica’s Second Track Medal at Paris 2024

Commonwealth champion Rasheed Broadbell (23) collected Jamaica’s second medal on the track when he finished third in the men’s 110m…

By Noel Francis 4 Min Read

Roje Stona’s Historic Heave: ‘It’s Everything I Wanted,’ Says Jamaican Discus Gold Medalist

August 7, 2024, was a historic night for Jamaica’s track and field as Roje Stona (25) won Paris 2024 Olympic…

By Noel Francis 3 Min Read

Wayne Pinnock lands silver in long jump

Paris, France—Jamaica’s Wayne Pinnock continued his impressive growth in the long jump, collecting a well-deserved silver at the Paris 2024…

By Noel Francis 2 Min Read

Caribbean quarter milers advance to Paris 2024 Olympic final

Paris, France -Twelve years after winning his first Olympic gold, Kirani James has reached another final at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.  James sprinted…

By Noel Francis 1 Min Read

Jereem Richards looking to medal for T&T

Jereem ‘The Dream’ Richards from Trinidad and Tobago advanced to the men’s 400m semifinals at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games…

By Noel Francis 3 Min Read

Kishane Thompson gives analysis of defeat

An electric atmosphere heightened the tension inside the Stade de France. The marquee event, the men’s 100m final, was finally…

By Noel Francis 3 Min Read

When execution comes together – Julien Alfred

Newly minted Olympic champion Julien Alfred of St. Lucia believes that her success was due to executing the perfect race…

By Noel Francis 2 Min Read