SHANGHAI, China — Jamaica’s Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce (right), and Carmelita Jeter of the United States compete in the women’s 100 metres of the Diamond League Track and Field competition here, yesterday. (PHOTO: AP)
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Usain Bolt won his fourth IAAF Athlete of the Year Award and Allison Felix won female IAAF Athlete of the Year for the first time. Both accepted their award in Barcelona, Spain
Why root for the Jamaican sprinters? Nicholas Thompson and Malcolm Gladwell continue their conversation about track and field, focusing here on Usain Bolt, Tyson Gay, and underdogs in track: http://nyr.kr/NbGRT8
Bolt, Powell plan birthday gift for Jamaica
LONDON, England — Jamaica celebrates the 50th anniversary of its independence from Great Britain on August 6th and sprinters Usain Bolt and Asafa Powell can think of no bigger way to celebrate but to have the National Anthem ring out on London’s Olympic stadium at the globe’s biggest sporting spectacular.
The finals of the men’s 100m, the blue riband event of the entire Games will be contested on the afternoon session of the third day of track and field competition on August 5th and the medal ceremony will be the next day.
At a press conference in London Thursday, both sprinters, who say they are ready to run fast and who will contest the 100m along with Yohan Blake, all but promised a fitting birthday gift for the island.
In addition to the usual pressure to compete Bolt said there will be a little more Jamaicans will be expecting a birthday gift, “There is a little more pressure as everyone definitely wants us to win,” he said “they would love to see a World Record just to say ‘happy birthday’ to Jamaica, so for me it is really a great moment for Jamaica so I am really focused to go out and do my best.”
Powell said earlier there was a feeling of excitement in the camp as “everyone was excited, including the athletes and there is a lot of attention on Jamaica right now and Jamaica’s 50th so everyone is really pushing hard to make it a good one.”
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PUMA YARD adds more shows and acts to its entertainment roster.
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There’s a torch en route to London Town. (We heard it left extra early to beat the traffic and ensure it gets there before Team Jamaica. They’re pretty fast.) Every stop along the way builds its momentum and oh, heck, why not—we’re going to keep adding to it.
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The PUMA YARD at The Boiler House in East London is adding MORE artists and events to its roster. The venue will host several marquee events in the 17-day-and-night extravaganza. Festivities kick off on July 27th when Groove Armada headlines the PUMA YARD’s opening ceremonies, supported by Redlight and Kissy Sell Out.
Jamaica marks its 50th Independence Day on August 6th and we’re throwing one massive birthday bash, headlined by international reggae star Gyptian. He will be joined by Saxon Sounds and Trojan Soundsystem.
August 11th will see a blow-out performance from the inimitable Professor Green. He brings an entourage equipped with beats: Clement Marfo & The Frontline, Ruby Goe, and a host of DJs.
Finally, Norman Jay brings his legendary “Good Times“ party to the PUMA YARD for the last hurrah on August 12th, treating the crowd to a mash-up of party anthems. David Rodigan MBE will also be spinning some of the best reggae tunes.
As if that weren’t enough, many of London’s most popular club nights will host their shows at the PUMA YARD. Remember, admission is free but advance ticketing is required. To apply, fans must visit www.puma.com/yard and register for access. Fans can stay up to date by liking PUMA Facebook page (www.facebook.com/puma) and following the @PUMA Twitter feed (www.twitter.com/puma).
Can’t wait? Neither can we. Remember to bring your dancing shoes. In fact, bring several. (Or buy more when you get here. We have a PUMA Store on site.) Seventeen days and nights are more than any one pair can handle. Read more info on the YARD here.
Jamaica’s Yohan Blake (centre) clocking 9.85 seconds to win the men’s 100 metres from compatriot Michael Frater (left), 10.00, at an International Athletics Meeting in Lucerne, Switzerland, yesterday. Rondel Sorrillo (right) of Trinidad and Tobago was third. - AP
