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Jamaica’s reign in the women’s 100m and 200m came to an end in Paris, with their star sprinters absent or injured. The absence of Elaine Thompson-Herah, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, and Shericka Jackson left a void on the Jamaican team, resulting in a significant decline in their medal count compared to previous Olympics. While the United States emerged as a dominant force on the track, Jamaica found success in field events.
Roje Stona of Jamaica won the men’s discus gold at the Paris Olympics with a record-breaking throw of 70.00 meters. He edged out Lithuania’s Mykolas Alekna, who previously held the Olympic record. Australia’s Matthew Denny took bronze.
Jamaica’s reigning world champion Shericka Jackson has withdrawn from the 200m race at the Paris Olympics due to an injury. This comes just weeks after she sustained the injury during a tune-up meet in Hungary. Jackson’s withdrawal follows the announcement of Shelly-Anne Fraser-Pryce’s pullout from the women’s 100m due to injury, further impacting Jamaica’s Olympic hopes.
Rajindra Campbell, a Jamaican shot putter, has made history by winning the bronze medal at the 2024 Olympics, becoming the first man from Jamaica to achieve this feat. Campbell’s medal is one of only two for Jamaica at the Olympics so far, highlighting the nation’s strength in track and field despite a less prominent history in throwing events. His journey to the podium involved a switch from cricket, his first love, to track and field, and a dedication to his craft despite the financial challenges faced by athletes outside of the spotlight.
Three-time Olympic champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, a legend in the world of sprinting, has withdrawn from the women’s 100m semifinal at the Paris 2024 Olympics, just minutes before the race. The Jamaican sprinter, known for her remarkable consistency and achievements, was expected to compete in the second heat but was listed as a ‘did not start’ on official race records.
Former England manager Steve McClaren has been appointed as the new head coach of Jamaica’s men’s national soccer team, aiming to lead the ‘Reggae Boyz’ to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. McClaren, known for his previous work with Manchester United and England, takes over after Heimir Hallgrimsson’s resignation following a disappointing Copa America performance.
Hurricane Beryl, a powerful Category 4 storm, has wreaked havoc across the southeastern Caribbean, leaving at least 10 dead and causing widespread destruction in Jamaica. The storm is now moving towards the Cayman Islands and Mexico, with potential landfall in southern Texas by Sunday night or Monday morning. Travelers and residents in affected areas are urged to monitor the storm’s progress and heed official advisories.
Hurricane Beryl has wreaked havoc across the Caribbean, leaving seven dead and widespread destruction. The storm is expected to hit Jamaica as a major hurricane on Wednesday and could then make landfall in Mexico or Belize later in the week. The storm has prompted calls for increased climate action to address the growing threat of extreme weather events.
Hurricane Beryl, now a powerful Category 5 storm, has caused widespread devastation in the southern Caribbean and is currently heading towards Jamaica. The storm, which intensified overnight on Tuesday, has already struck Carriacou Island in Grenada with 150 mph winds, resulting in fatalities and significant damage. Beryl is expected to bring life-threatening winds and storm surges to Jamaica on Wednesday, prompting urgent preparations and high alerts across the region. The hurricane is also projected to impact other Caribbean islands, including the Cayman Islands, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic, before weakening to a tropical storm.
