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Ver splits with long-time coach?
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Brigitte Foster-Hylton wins Courtney Walsh Award
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Organisers to lure Bolt and big name stars
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Stewart challenges athletes to rise above criticism
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Athlete Profile »
Andrei Cross
Barbadian swimmer Andrei Cross came back strongly from a three-year lay off between 2002 to 2005 caused by a serious shoulder injury which kept him from competitive swimming.
IN THE BLOGS
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SPECIAL BOLT PERFORMANCE
It is not often in life that one gets to witness a special performance like the one we saw from Usain Bolt at the Gibson Relays on Saturday. That special performance was not the easy 9-second anchor leg 'jog' put down by the triple world and Olymp...
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LOOKING AHEAD NOW SO WE DONT FALTER LATER
There is no one reason why over the past two years more and more kids are turning out for track training. It could be that they were inspired by the success of Asafa Powell, Sherone Simpson, Brigette Foster, Veronica Campbell Brown and others on the Grand...
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ASAFA SHOWING SOME FIRE AND I LIKE IT
I was watching a video on TrackAlerts.com this week of former world record holder Asafa Powell being interviewed. Among other things, he was asked what he thought of Justin Gatlin's comments that he is returning from his drug ban ready to challenge the to...
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IS IT TIME OUR ATHLETES CHECK THEMSELVES?
Chairman of the RJR Group Gary Allen made an eyebrow-raising statement earlier this week that I think sends a message that all is not right in athlete land. The Chairman revealed that the media group, the primary sponsors of the JAAA's Sportsman/Sportswo...
ABOUT WORLD CHAMPS
Berlin Germany
Berlin is the capital and the largest city of Germany. The area extends over 889 square kilometres, and has over 3.4 million people. It is located in central Europe, longitude 13.25 East, latitude 52.32 North, and 34 metres above sea level.
The city of Berlin is dynamic, cosmopolitan and creative, allowing for every kind of lifestyle. It is regarded as city of knowledge and culture since the days of Friedrich the Great in the 18th century. Its economy is primarily based on the service sector, encompassing a diverse range of creative industries, media corporations, environmental services, congress and convention venues.
The city serves as a continental hub for air and rail transport and is one of the most visited tourist destinations in Europe Berlin's urban landscape and historical legacy has made it a popular setting for international film productions. The city is recognised for its festivals, diverse architecture, nightlife, contemporary arts, extensive public transportation networks and a high quality of living.
Since Germany became a nation in 1871, the country's capital, Berlin, has always reflected its history, both the negative and positive sides. The many ups and downs have made Berlin a city of change. Nowadays, Berlin is once again one of the greatest European cities.
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Medal results »
| Country | G | S | B |
| Jamaica | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Bahamas | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Barbados | 1 | 0 | 0 |
