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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Enthralling action on Day Two at the CARIFTA Games

Another thrilling day of action unfolded on Day Two at the 51st CARIFTA Games held at the Kirani James Stadium…

By Noel Francis 3 Min Read

Jamaicans to Compete: Brussels Diamond League Schedule in JA Time

Jamaican stars Shericka Jackson, Elaine Thompson-Herah, Shanieka Ricketts, and Rushell Clayton headline the Memorial van Damme Brussels Diamond League event.

By Noel Francis 2 Min Read

Hansle Parchment to Lead Jamaican Athletes at Xiamen Diamond League

Eleven Jamaican athletes will participate in the inaugural Xiamen Diamond League meet in China on Saturday, August 2. Leading the…

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Jamaicans in Action | Zurich Diamond League schedule

Catch the excitement as Jamaican athletes including Shericka Jackson, Elaine Thompson-Herah, and Danielle Williams shine at the Zurich Diamond League…

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Shericka Jackson explains the reason for the muted celebration in Budapest 23

Shericka Jackson produced a blistering run to win the women’s 200m in a championship record of 21.41 seconds at the…

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Jamaica Day at World Athletics Championships as country grab slew of medals

In an hour and a half of scintillating athletics action, Jamaica transformed the National Athletics Centre into its playground on…

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Caribbean athletes sizzled on another thrilling night of action in Budapest

Three of the Caribbean's top sprint hurdlers advanced to the final of the women's 100m hurdles on another day of…

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Caribbean Experienced a Bittersweet 4th Day in Budapest 23

The fourth day of action at the 19th Edition of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 23 in the Hungarian capital…

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Sha’Carri Richardson shocks Jamaicans with stunning run to claim 100m title

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce was denied a sixth 100m title on another night of high drama as the curtains came down on…

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Sprinter’s paradise as Noah Lyles stamps class in Budapest

Noah Lyles further enhanced his growing status as the best sprinter in the world when he added the 100m title…

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Mixed results for Jamaica on Day one morning session at Budapest 23

World leader Ackelia Smith produced a clutch performance in the women’s long jump to advance to Sunday’s (20 Aug) final…

By Noel Francis 5 Min Read

Who are the Jamaicans in action at the Silesia Diamond League? | Schedule and time of events

In the latest track and field news, the highly anticipated Silesia Diamond League will be on Sunday, July 16, 2023.…

By Noel Francis 3 Min Read