Jamaican Athletes named for London Olympics

Athletes named for London Olympics - Sports - Latest News - Jamaica Gleaner

The Jamaica Olympic Association has released the list of athletes who will compete at the 3oth Olympiad in London from July 27 to August 12.

See full list below:

ATHLETICS: (Women)

FRASER-PRYCE Shelley-Ann 100m, 200m, 4x100m Relay
CAMPBELL-BROWN Veronica 100m, 200m, 4x100m Relay
STEWART, Kerron 100m, 4x100m Relay
SIMPSON Sherone 200m, 4x100m Relay
CALVERT, Schillonie 4x100m Relay
HENRY-ROBINSON Samantha 4x100m Relay

WILLIAMS-MILLS Novlene 400m, 4x400m Relay
WHYTE, Rosemarie 400m, 4x400m Relay
DAY, Christine 400m, 4x400m Relay
WILLIAMS, Shericka 4x400m Relay
LLOYD Shereefa 4x400m Relay
BLAKE, Dominique 4x400m Relay

SINCLAIR Kenia 800m

FOSTER-HYLTON Brigitte 100m Hurdles
GREAVES Latoya 100m Hurdles
WILLIAMS, Shermaine 100m Hurdles

WALKER Melaine 400m Hurdles
SPENCER, Kaliese 400m Hurdles
WILSON Nickiesha 400m Hurdles

WILLIAMS, Kimberly Triple Jump
SMITH, Trecia Triple Jump

RANDALL, Allison Discus

HINDS, Korine 3,000m Steeplechase


ATHLETICS: (Men)

BLAKE, Yohan 100m, 200m, 4x100m Relay
BOLT, Usain 100m, 200m, 4x100m Relay
POWELL, Asafa 100m, 4x100m Relay
FRATER, Michael 4x100m Relay
BAILEY-COLE Kemar 4x100m Relay
CARTER Nesta 4x100m Relay
WEIR Warren 200m
HYATT, Dane 400m, 4x400m Relay
McDONALD, Rusheen 400m, 4x400m Relay
GONZALES, Jermaine 400m, 4x400m Relay
NOLAN, Errol 4x400m Relay
STEELE, Edino 4x400m Relay
HYLTON, Riker 4x400m Relay

PARCHMENT, Hansle 110m Hurdles
RILEY, Andrew 110m Hurdles
PHILLIPS, Richard 110m Hurdles
GREEN, Leford 400m Hurdles
ROBERTSON, Josef 400m Hurdles
CATO, Roxroy 400m Hurdles

FORBES Damion Long Jump
SCOTT, Dorian Shot Putt
SMIKLE, Traves Discus
MORGAN, Jason Discus
SMITH Maurice Decathlon

EQUESTRIAN:

ALBERT, Samantha Eventing

SWIMMING:

ATKINSON Alia 100m Breast Stroke

TAEKWONDO:

EDWARDS, Kenneth 84 kg


DELEGATION OFFICIALS:

ANDERSON, Donald Chef de Mission
RODNEY, Compton Deputy Chef de Mission
HAMILTON, Merlene Female Manager
WATTS, Ludlow Athletics Team Manager
QUARRIE, Donald Athletics Technical Manager
CAMERON Bertland Athletics Coach
WILSON Maurice Athletics Coach
WESTNEY, Maurice Athletics Coach
COLEMAN, Fitzalbert Athletics Coach
BLAKE, Dr. Warren Chief Medical Officer
SINGH, Dr. Priamanand Medical officer
DAWES Dr. Winston Medical Officer
DEPASS Michelle Physiotherapist
JULIUS Dr. Karen Physiotherapist
EDWARDS, Everald Masseuer
JAMES, Gavin Masseuer
TURNER, Colin Masseuer
WATSON, Patrick Masseuer
PASMORE Anthony Equestrian Team Manager
BERNARD, Gladstone Taekwondo Team manager
LYN, Martin Swimming Team Manager
ANDERSON Christopher Swimming Coach

Facts about the National Anthem of Jamaica

On Thursday July 19, 1962, the Houses of Parliament approved the words and musical composition of the National Anthem, which was the creative work of four persons: The late Rev. Hugh Sherlock OJ, OBE
The late Hon. Robert Lightbourne, OJ, The late Mapletoft Poulle, Mrs. Raymond Poulle

The late Rev. Hugh Sherlock, OJ, OBE

The late Hon. Robert Lightbourne, OJ

The late Mapletoft Poulle

On August 6, 1962, following the lowering of the British Union Jack and the raising of Jamaica’s new flag in colours of black, green and gold, the National Anthem was sung, heralding Jamaica as an independent nation, now with its own constitution, emblems and symbols.



Guidelines for Use of the National Anthem
The following guidelines for the National Anthem are to be observed:
Persons should stand at attention, that is, heels together and hands outstretched at each side; not across the chest or at the back.
Men should remove their hats.
The first verse of the National Anthem should be played or sung as specifically designated on the arrival of the Governor-General or the Prime Minister.
The Anthem should be played or sung at Independence celebrations as well as public gatherings.
The singing of the National Anthem should form part of the flag raising and lowering ceremonies at the beginning and end of the school term.


The National Anthem
Eternal Father bless our land,
Guard us with Thy Mighty Hand
Keep us free from evil powers,
Be our light through countless hours.
To our leaders Great Defender,
Grant true wisdom from above.
Justice, truth be ours forever,
Jamaica, land we love.
Jamaica, Jamaica, Jamaica land we love.


Teach us true respect for all,
Stir response to duty’s call,
Strengthen us the weak to cherish,
Give us vision lest we perish.
Knowledge send us Heavenly Father,
Grant true wisdom from above.
Justice, truth be ours forever,
Jamaica land we love.
Jamaica, Jamaica, Jamaica land we love.

Shelly-Ann, Blake complete sprint double on sizzling night

YOHAN 'The Beast' Blake and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce completed brilliant sprint doubles last night winning their respective 200m races as the JAAA/Supreme Ventures National Senior Champion-ships came to a thrilling end at the National Stadium.
The final day of the four-day meet lived up to expectations as the athletes seeking places to the London Olympics delivered to the appreciative audience that showed up expecting keen battles.
There was a buzz of anticipation from early in the day as the meet started under a brilliant blue sky dotted with puffy clouds.

Blake, who had run 9.75 seconds Friday to win the 100m, held off Bolt for the second time in the weekend to win in 19.80 seconds as Bolt chugged home in 19.83 while Warren Weir completed a Racers TC sweep taking third place in 20.03 seconds.
Afterwards Blake said he was not surprised as he had "worked hard" but said he had no idea if coach Glen Mills would enter him for the double in London.

Fraser-Pryce was not sure if she would double either after she ran her second personal best of the weekend, 22.10 seconds as her MVP teammate Sherone Simpson powered home to second place (22.37), her best time in years as two-time Olympic champion Veronica Campbell Brown was third in 22.42 seconds.
Fraser-Pryce came off the curve with Campbell Brown but found another gear to separate her from the field for an easy win.

Meanwhile, Dane Hyatt will be making his first trip ever to London after winning the men's 400m, running 44.83 seconds to beat 19-year-old former Garvey Maceo student Rushane McDonald, who ran an 45.10 seconds, his third personal best this weekend, while National Record holder Jermaine Gonzales, who is battling injuries, got the other place running 45.18 seconds, his season's best.
Novlene Williams-Mills justified her favourites tag by taking the women's event in 50.60 seconds with her usual late kick to take her clear of champion Rosemarie Whyte who took second place in 50.78 seconds, while Berlin World Championships representative Christine Day took third in 51.00 seconds after running her personal best 50.85 seconds in the previous round on Saturday.
Berlin World Championships gold medallist, the ever green Brigitte Foster Hylton won the 100m hurdles in 12.68 seconds, comfortably ahead of Latoya Greaves (12.77 seconds), while 2008 World Junior Championships silver medallist Shermaine Williams snatched the third spot with a new personal best 12.78 seconds.

Dorian Scott is on his way to his second Olympic Games after getting the A qualifying standard in the shot put by winning with 20.72m, surpassing the 20.50m in only his third competition of
the season.
Scott, who took up a coaching job this year at the University of San Diego, told the Jamaica Observer he was injury-free and looking forward to the Olympics.
O'Dayne Richards, who has the B standard, was second in 19.92m, while Raymond Brown was third in 19.41m.

Kimberly Williams, who had achieved the A qualifying standard in May, equalled her personal best of 14.52m to win the triple jump; Trecia Kaye Smith was second in 13.94m and Shanieka Tomas third in 13.64m Saniel Atkinson-Grier, who celebrates her 21st birthday today, won the high jump on her first time competing in Jamaica, clearing 1.89m as National Record holder Sheree Francis-Ruff slipped on her first attempt at 1.92m and was taken off the track on a stretcher after twisting her left ankle.

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World 100m champion Yohan Blake puts his finger to his lips following his victory in the Men’s 200m final at JAAA/Supreme Ventures National Senior Championships at the National Stadium last night.

World Championship gold medallist Brigitte Foster-Hylton (right) is over the hurdles ahead of the field to win the Women’s 100 metres hurdles final at the JAAA/Supreme Ventures National Senior Championships at the National Stadium last night. Also pictured are Shermaine Williams (left) and Latoya Greaves.

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, the ‘Pocket Rocket’ (right), wins the women’s 200m final at the JAAA/Supreme Ventures Limited at the National Stadium last night to take the sprint. Sherone Simpson (left) finishes second ahead of Olympic champion Veronica Campbell Brown (2nd left). Also pictured is Anniesha McLaughlin

Blake beats Bolt in 9.75!

Shelly-Ann, Blake light up Stadium ...Send chilling warning ahead of London

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A new National Record by Shelly-Ann-Fraser Pryce and a new personal best from World champion Yohan Blake highlighted last night's festival of speed on the second night of the JAAA/ Supreme Ventures National Senior Championships at the National Stadium.

Fraser-Pryce powered to a blistering 10.70 seconds, beating her old 10.73 seconds to retain her title, while Blake was devastating as he destroyed a brilliant field that included World Record holder Usain Bolt to win in 9.75 seconds.

Both times were world leading performances as the Jamaicans sent a message they will be hard to beat at the Olympics later this year in London.

Veronica Campbell Brown was second in the women's race in a season's best 10.82 seconds and Kerron Stewart third in 10.94 seconds.

Bolt, who complained about his start, was second in 9.86 seconds after catching a faststarting Asafa Powell, who was third in 9.88 seconds.

Earlier in the semi-finals Powell who had just recently flown to Miami to seek treatment on a groin injury, set the pace with an easy looking 9.92 seconds clocking looking over to Blake to his left during the final 20 metres of the race. Carter was second in 9.95 seconds and Blake third in 9.96 seconds.

Bolt appeared to sit back in his semi-finals allowing Frater to set the pace, winning in 10.01 seconds. Bolt clocked 10.02, Lerone Clarke 10.0, and Jacques Harvey 10.08 seconds.

The male sprinters will turn their attention to the start of the 200m with the first-round heats set for 9:00 this morning.

Two other finals will be held this morning, which are the hammer for both men and women, while later today another nine finals will follow highlighted by the finals of the men’s 110m hurdles.

National Record holder Dwight Thomas, who has had a less than perfect build-up to the Trials, should get another big test when he goes up against the fast-rising young stars Hansel Parchment, who has run 13.19 seconds this year, while winning the JAAA/ Jamaica International Invitational and NCAA Division One champion Andrew Riley, both of whom will be breathing down his neck.

Keiron Stewart, Richard Phillips and Eric Keddo will also be seeking to force their way on to the plane to London and should qualify for the final set for 8:45 pm.

The semi-finals of both the men and women’s 400m will also be contested after the first rounds were run on Thursday.

Traves Smikle, meanwhile, will defend his men’s discus throw title, but former champion and National Record holder Jason Morgan will be gunning to regain his title after being upset last year.

Morgan, who has won backto-back Central American and Caribbean titles, has attained the Olympic A qualifying standard after throwing a 67.15m earlier this year.

Smikle has the B standard and will be seeking the A standard today to ensure his place on the team to London.

Last night, Olympic champion Melanie Walker won the women’s 400m hurdles, running 54.77 seconds to outpace training partner Kaliese Spencer, 55.04 seconds and Nickesha Wilson-Robinson, 55.50 seconds.

Leford Green shook off a disappointing early season to retain his title in a season’s best 48.88 seconds, followed by Josef Robertson (49.43 seconds) and Roxroy Cato (49.65 seconds).

National Record holder Allison Randall won the women’s discus throw with a best effort of 5.92m, but said she was hoping for a bigger throw.

St Jago’s Kellion Knibb was second with a new National Junior Record 51.02m, beating the 50.93m set by Tara-Sue Barnett earlier this year, with Daniel Thomas taking third with 50.44m.

Wilbert Walker, who has a season’s best 16.33m, won the triple jump with a best mark of 15.94m, ahead of Nicholas Thomas (15.69m), just edging Damon McLean (15.68m).

Overseas-based Richard West has the best time in the men’s 800m going into today’s final after running one minute 48.95 seconds to win his semifinal heat yesterday.

West, who was born in Jamaica but attended high school in Canada and college in the USA, has a personal best 1:46.41 minutes which is just outside the Olympic B standard of 1:46.30.

Sadiki Whyte was next with 1:49.13 seconds followed by Darryl Oliver (1:14.14 seconds), Jo-Wayne Hibbert (1:50.38 seconds) with many-time national champion Aldwyn Sappleton among the other qualifiers with 1:50.99.

The men’s final will follow the women’s race which will be run as a straight final today.

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Yohan Blake (left) sizzles to a 9.75s National Stadium record ahead of Usain Bolt (centre) and Asafa Powell (right) in the men's 100m final at the National Stadium last night. Also in photo are Michael Frater (second left) and Nesta Carter

Olympic champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce (2nd left) celebrates after winning the Women’s 100-metre final in a national record and world leading 10.70 seconds at the JAAA/Supreme Ventures Limited National Trials at the National Stadium last night. (From left) are Veronica Campbell Brown, who placed second; Aleen Bailey (seventh) and Kerron Stewart (third)

Blake, Asafa to clash in semis

WORLD champion Yohan Blake is drawn in what can be considered the tougher semi-final heat for this evening’s men's 100m event on the second day of the JAAA/Supreme Ventures National Senior Championships at the national stadium.

The 22-year-old Blake, who had the fastest time of 10.00 seconds in last night’s quarter-finals, has been drawn in lane four of the first semi-final, sandwiched between former world record holder Asafa Powell, to his left and World University Games champion Jacques Harvey, to his right.Also in the heat will be relay gold medalists and World Championships finalist Nesta Carter, Mario Forsythe, Winston Barnes, Kimmari Roach and Oshane Bailey.

World Record holder and Olympic champion Usain Bolt, will run out of lane six in the second semi-final where he will clash with relay gold medalist Michael Frater, Commonwealth Champion Lerone Clarke and two time World Junior champion Dexter Lee along with Nicholas Watson, Kemar Bailey-Cole, Rasheed Dwyer and Kenroy Anderson. Omar Douglas and Ryan Shields are the alternates.

There will also be the semi-final heats for the women with Olympic champion Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce drawn in the first along with Sherri Ann Brooks, Anniesha McLaughlin and Carrie Russell.Former World Champion Veronica Campbell-Brown, will be in the second semi-final with Sherone Simpson and Samantha Henry-Robinson while Kerron Stewart, Schillonie Calvert and Jura Levy are drawn in the third semi-final.

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Pictures of Jamaica's 4-day National Senior Track & Field Trials begins

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Yohan 'The Beast' Blake eases through the 100 metres first round.

400 metre hurdler Leford Green in action

Isa Phillip (R) and Josef Robertson go for broke.ROBERTSON-400H

Kaliese Spencer brightens up the track in the 400m hurdlesSPENCER-400H

Novelene Williams-Mills cruises to victory in the 400 metres heats.

Fumes cause toll plaza closure & traffic pile up

Portmore Toll Plaza staff receive medical treatment • Gridlock in the capital city

BY COREY ROBINSON Observer staff reporter robinsonc@jamaicaobserver.com

Friday, June 29, 2012

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FOUL-SMELLING fumes spread across sections of the Corporate Area and St Catherine yesterday morning sending 10 employees of the Portmore Toll Plaza to receive medical treatment, and resulting in evening drive-time traffic gridlock across sections of the capital, Marcus Garvey Drive and other roads in Kingston’s industrial belt.

Up to late yesterday afternoon, emergency responders — including the Jamaica Fire Brigade, the National Environment and Planning Agency, the Ministry of Health, and the police — were trying to determine the origin of the fumes which caused the workers to sneeze and cough uncontrollably.

Last night, the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) said that the Portmore Toll Road would be reopened at 7:30 pm, but advised motorists to “keep their windows up in the vicinity of the Port Henderson Road” as faint traces of the odour were still in that area.



Desmond Levy, operations manager at the toll plaza, said the workers started becoming sick shortly after 10:00 am.

“There was a strong smell of a petroleum-based product affecting the toll vicinity. It turned out that two staff [members] took seriously ill and were transferred to a medical facility in Portmore. Afterwards, eight others became very ill as well,” Levy said, explaining that concern for the workers’ health forced authorities to evacuate the toll plaza for the day.

“We have an emergency procedure for when something like this takes place and we implemented the procedure for the benefit of the staff,” said Levy. “My interest right now is to get to the bottom of it; find out what is the cause, and prevent it from happening again.”

Yesterday afternoon, police cordoned off sections of Marcus Garvey Drive in the vicinity of the Tinson Pen Aerodrome, preventing motorists from entering the toll road. Other roadways leading from Marcus Garvey Drive were also closed, causing traffic snarls.

Shortly before 5:00 pm, the ODPEM issued an advisory to all businesses along Industrial Terrace and the surrounding environment “to take strict and urgent precautionary measures for the safety of their staff” and send them home immediately.


“As a matter of extreme safety, all persons are notified to avoid the Portmore Causeway, parts of which have been barricaded due to reports of possible harmful fumes dispersed in the vicinity of the causeway and the Toll Plaza area,” the ODPEM added.

Later yesterday afternoon, reports reached the Jamaica Observer that operations at the Kingston Wharves were also halted as part of precautionary measures.

“We continue to monitor the situation and recommendations from the authorities to provide further update on the resumption of normal operations,” read a release from Mark Williams, chief marketing and corporate planning officer at Kingston Wharves Limited.

When the Observer visited the wharves yesterday, workers were observed wearing respiratory masks.

In the Portmore Mall area some persons were observed covering their noses with handkerchiefs. One female employee of Maxie Department Store said that the fumes entered that store, causing discomfort to staff members and customers.

There were no reports that other persons had to receive medical treatment.

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