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Caribbean Olympic heroes target more success in Gateshead

bahamasnews.net     10 hrs ago          

By Gary Smith Caribbean Net News Sports Correspondent GATESHEAD, England: Several of the Caribbean Olympic heroes, including individual champions Shelly Ann Fraser and Melaine Walker, in addition to relay gold medallists...                    

The Gleaner says thanks!

jamaica-gleaner.com     yesterday          

On behalf of The Gleaner Company we would like to thank all the sponsors, artistes, the entertainment fraternity, media, dancers, selectors and the patrons who came out to support our Olympic Party, held last Saturday...                    

Hands off the trigger to honour our athletes

jamaica-gleaner.com     yesterday          

What a joyous time these last two weeks have been. I am just so grateful to be alive at this time when our athletes have demonstrated to the world that we are indeed a stout-hearted nation of talented people. Here are...                    

Bolt goes 3-for-3, adding relay gold to 100, 200

orangeleader.com     Aug 28, 2008   27 related          

Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — Usain Bolt loves the cameras, the cameras love Usain Bolt, and when they connected during his third victory lap of these Olympics, he smiled that infectious smile and raised three fingers....                    

13 is Magic Number for Jamaica at Beijing Olympics

about.com     Aug 25, 2008   490 related          

The Jamaican Bobsled Team may be one of the island's most famous group of athletes, but it's in the warm-weather sports that the Caribbean truly shines. Led by track sensation Usain Bolt, Jamaica finished in 13th place...                    

2008 Summer Olympic Medalists

honoluluadvertiser.com     Aug 25, 2008          

Team GOLD—South Korea (Im Dong-Hyun, Lee Chang-Hwan, Park Kyung-Mo). 110 Hurdles GOLD—Dayron Robles, Cuba. SILVER—David Payne, Hampton, Va. BRONZE—David Oliver, Kissimmee, Fla. 400 Hurdles GOLD—Angelo Taylor, Decatur, Ga....                    

PUBLIC AFFAIRS - Prejudice in Jamaican politics

jamaica-gleaner.com     Aug 24, 2008          

The following is an excerpt from the address given to the People's National Party's (PNP) St Catherine East Central constituency conference at the GC Foster College in Spanish Town on August 17 by party president Portia...                    

Another gold, another record for Bolt, Jamaica

cnn.com     Aug 22, 2008   545 related          

Usain Bolt guides Jamaican men's relay team to gold, record Jamaica has won five golds in Olympic sprints in Beijing Asafa Powell (front) received the final handoff from Usain Bolt as Jamaica topped the U.S.' 16-year-old...                    

Bolt does it again: Gold for Jamaica in the 4x100 relay

iht.com     Aug 22, 2008   20 related          

Many surprises for Chinese on way to success And who is to question him. And Powell, a former 100 world record holder who only finished fifth in the 100, provided it. The loss of the world record made the great American...                    

Jamaica fails in women's 400 relay, Russia claims gold

chron.com     Aug 23, 2008   77 related          

As the overwhelming favorite for the gold medal, all the Jamaican women had to do in the 400 relay was complete safe exchanges to get the win. But no. Third runner Kerron Stewart took off too soon for second leg Sherone...                    

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