Category — OLYMPICS 2012

Artwork courtesy of Clovis (Jamaica Observer)

Our amazing athletes from London 2012 will soon return to island, and many of us are wondering just how the government will reward them for their stellar performance at the Olympic Games.

Many are suggesting a national motorcade; others hope for a national holiday; some suggest honoring the athletes financially. The question remains however, can we afford it? Check out these interesting poll results on Jamaica Observer.

In light of the recent  revelation by the government that £1,000,000.00 was spent in London on promoting Jamaica, has the kitty run dry?

Would national recognition – renaming streets, parks or national distinctions – be acceptable if we are unable to offer financial compensation? Or is there enough crown land available to give to each athlete in their parish of choice?

Then again, with athletes appearing on the Frobes list of the world’s wealthiest and donning $500k watches, they might need a little bit more than just chump change to feel truly appreciated.

What say you?

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Artwork courtesy of Clovis (Jamaica Observer)

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Editorial cartoon courtesy of Clovis (Jamaica Observer)

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Saturday, August 11, 2012

	03:00 AM Men’s 50km walk Final Medal event
	11:00 AM Women’s 20km walk Final
	01:00 PM Women’s High Jump Final Medal event
	01:20 PM Men’s Javelin Throw Final Medal event
	01:30 PM Men’s 5000m Final Medal event
	02:00 PM Women’s 800m Final Medal event
	02:25 PM Women’s 4 x 400m Relay Final Medal even
	03:00 PM Men’s 4 x 100m Relay Final

RESULTS

• Jamaica wins gold in Men’s 4x100m relay, breaking the world record. United States and Trinidad and Tobago receive silver and bronze respectively. Canada loses out on bronze due to lane violation. Complete results here.

• Jamaican women take bronze in 4x400m relay behind United States and Russia. Results here.

OTHER TRACKNEWS

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Friday, August 10, 2012

	01:00 PM Men’s Pole Vault Final Medal event
	01:10 PM Women’s 4 x 400m Relay Round 1
	01:35 PM Women’s Hammer Throw Final Medal event
	01:45 PM Men’s 4 x 100m Relay Round 1
	02:05 PM Women’s 5000m Final Medal event
	02:40 PM Women’s 4 x 100m Relay Final Medal even
	02:55 PM Women’s 1500m Final Medal event
	03:20 PM Men’s 4 x 400m Relay Final Medal event

RESULTS

• Bahamas, United States and Trinidad and Tobago win gold, silver and bronze in Men’s 4x400m.  Click here for the results.
• Jamaican women ran a superb relay to win silver in the 4x100m behind the United States, setting a national record and world record respectively. Bronze went to the Ukraine. Click here for complete results

• Jamaican men advance to 4x400m relay final. Click here for complete results.

OTHER TRACKNEWS

Editorial cartoon courtesy of Clovis (Jamaica Observer), Friday, August 10, 2012

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Thursday, August 9, 2012

	03:00 AM Men’s Decathlon 110m Hurdles
	03:30 AM Women’s High Jump Qualification
	03:55 AM Men’s Decathlon Discus Throw
	05:35 AM Men’s 4 x 400m Relay Round 1
	06:55 AM Men’s Decathlon Pole Vault
	12:30 PM Men’s Decathlon Javelin Throw
	01:20 PM Men’s Triple Jump Final Medal event
	01:30 PM Women’s 800m Semi-finals
	02:00 PM Men’s 800m Final Medal event
	02:20 PM Women’s 4 x 100m Relay Round 1
	02:55 PM Men’s 200m Final Medal event
	03:00 PM Women’s Javelin Throw Final Medal event
	03:20 PM Men’s Decathlon 1500m

RESULTS

• PRICELESS: Bolt, Blake, Weir take home the gold, silver and bronze for Jamaica. Click here for results.

• Women’s 4×100 team advances to relay final
• Gonzales pulls up, Jamaica out of 4x400m relay final

OTHER TRACKNEWS

• The blame game for the 4x400m relay foul up begins
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• Yohan Blake’s sister speaks 
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• Jamaica favourites for men’s 4x100m 
• Brand Jamaica in London
• Bolt for Manchester United after Olympics?
• Brigitte looking to retire

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Wednesday, August 8, 2012

	04:00 AM Men’s Pole Vault Qualification
	04:00 AM Women’s Hammer Throw Qualification
	04:10 AM Men’s Decathlon 100m
	04:45 AM Men’s 5000m Round 1
	05:10 AM Men’s Decathlon Long Jump
	05:35 AM Women’s 800m Round 1
	06:50 AM Men’s Decathlon Shot Put
	12:00 PM Men’s Decathlon High Jump
	01:05 PM Men’s Javelin Throw Qualification
	01:15 PM Men’s 110m Hurdles Semi-finals
	01:45 PM Women’s 1500m Semi-finals
	02:05 PM Women’s Long Jump Final Medal event
	02:10 PM Men’s 200m Semi-finals
	02:45 PM Women’s 400m Hurdles Final Medal event
	03:00 PM Women’s 200m Final Medal event
	03:15 PM Men’s 110m Hurdles Final Medal event
	03:30 PM Men’s Decathlon 400m

RESULTS

• Hansle Parchment surprises with a superb performance to win silver in Men’s 110M Hurdles in a new national record for Jamaica of 13.12. Aries Merritt and Jason Richardson of  USA took gold and silver respectively. Click here for complete results.  Parchment is the first Jamaican to medal in the Men’s 10m Hurdles at the Olympics.  Congrats Hansle!

• Fraser-Pryce takes silver in Women’s 200m won by Allyson Felix. Carmelita Jeter took the bronze ahead of VCB who placed fourth.  Click here for complete results.

• Kaliese Spencer misses out on bronze, landing fourth in Women’s 400m Hurdles.

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• Maurice Wignall bets on Hansle Parchment 
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• Leford Green for 4x400m relay? 
• Trecia Smith not retiring just yet
• Howard Aris to receive Order of Jamaica 
• Kenia Sinclair withdraws from 800m with several injuries
• Bolt reveals secret to blazing 200m run
• Media coverage in London and Jamaica 

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Tuesday, August 7, 2012

	04:00 AM Women’s Javelin Throw Qualification
	04:10 AM Men’s 110m Hurdles Round 1
	04:45 AM Men’s Triple Jump Qualification
	04:55 AM Women’s 5000m Round 1
	05:50 AM Men’s 200m Round 1
	01:00 PM Men’s High Jump Final Medal event
	01:05 PM Women’s Long Jump Qualification
	01:15 PM Women’s 100m Hurdles Semi-finals
	01:45 PM Men’s Discus Throw Final Medal event
	01:55 PM Men’s 800m Semi-finals
	02:25 PM Women’s 200m Semi-finals
	03:00 PM Men’s 1500m Final Medal event
	03:15 PM Women’s 100m Hurdles Final

RESULTS

• VCB and Shelly-Ann on to Women’s 200m final. Sherone Simpson knocked out. Click here for the results.
• Bolt, Blake, Weir cruise to Men’s 200m semi-finals. Click here for the results of each heat.
• Shermaine Williams to compete in Women’s 100m hurdles at 1:15pm. Click here for the complete startlist.
• VCB, Sherone and Shelly-Ann for the Women’s 200m at 2:25pm. Click here for the complete startlist.

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Sunday, August 6, 2012 (Jamaica Time) 

	04:00 AM Men’s Discus Throw Qualification
	04:05 AM Women’s 100m Hurdles Round 1
	04:45 AM Women’s Shot Put Qualification
	04:50 AM Men’s 800m Round 1
	05:45 AM Women’s 1500m Round 1
	01:00 PM Women’s Pole Vault Final Medal event
	01:15 PM Women’s Shot Put Final Medal event
	01:20 PM Women’s 200m Round 1
	02:15 PM Women’s 400m Hurdles Semi-finals
	02:45 PM Men’s 400m Hurdles Final Medal event
	03:05 PM Women’s 3000m Steeplechase Final Medal
	03:30 PM Men’s 400m Final

RESULTS

• Kaliese Spencer is the only Jamaican in the 400m Hurdles final after Melaine and Nickiesha fail to qualify.
• Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Sherone Simpson and VCB advance to semi finals of Women’s 200m.

OTHER TRACKNEWS

• London Olympics rules baffle Usain 
• Beer bottle thrown at Usain Bolt
• Brigitte Foster-Hylton in tears
• Asafa Powell to undergo medical tests
• No 4x100m relay for Asafa
• Bolt, Blake reach out to Asafa
• Yohan’s parents very proud 
• Bolt’s hometown erupts in celebration 
• Fraser-Pryce thanks church for prayers
• Usain Bolt on his detractors 
• Shelly-Ann on a mission for 200m gold
• Usain Bolt, A champion in the eyes of young athletes

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