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Henri Rivers IV (Alpine Skiing) and Adanna Johnson (Bobsleigh) carry the flag into the stadium for the Jamaica Youth Olympic Team during the Opening Ceremony at the Gangneung Oval. The Winter Youth Olympic Games, Gangwon, Republic of Korea, Friday 19 January 2024.

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Members of Team Jamaica are seen during the Opening Ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics at the Beijing National Stadium on February 04, 2022.

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Bednarek powers past the line in 9.85 seconds, with Jamaica’s Seville second and the USA’s Ronnie Baker third 

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Kenny Bednarek 

Bednarek wins men’s 100m at inaugural Ultimate Championships

The Paris 2024 medallists are aiming to become the dominant force in a 100m landscape where each of them has been crowned champion on the global stage.

Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, Julien Alfred and Sha'Carri Richardson

World Athletics Ultimate Championship: The battle for women's 100m supremacy

The inaugural Ultimate Championship in Budapest aims to move athletics forward with fresh ideas, a new format and an athlete-centred approach. Eight-time Olympic champion Bolt is fully on board, saying: “Track & field is here to stay”.

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Usain Bolt: "Great to see track & field going in different direction”

Shaw is in pursuit of the all-time top scorer record in the English league, which is currently held by club teammate Vivianne Miedema.

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Manchester City forward Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw.

Where does Bunny Shaw rank among all-time WSL scorers?

After sustaining an injury in Switzerland last month, Jackson has brought her season to a close citing struggles with her mental health. 

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Jamaican sprinter Shericka Jackson.

Shericka Jackson opens up mental health struggle after injury setback

The world champion clocked 10.78 in Chorzów to end Julien Alfred's unbeaten run, with third place decided by a photo finish.

Melissa Jefferson-Wooden poses for a photo after her victory in the Women's 100m Final during the Kamila Skolimowska Memorial, part of the 2026 Wanda Diamond League at Slaski Stadium on August 23, 2026 in Chorzow, Poland. 

Diamond League Silesia 2026:  Jefferson-Wooden beats Alfred in 100m

Jamaica's Seville clocked 9.83 at the Kamila Skolimowska Memorial to beat Kenny Bednarek and Christian Coleman on Sunday, 23 August.

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Oblique Seville reacts after winning the men's 100m final during the Kamila Skolimowska Memorial at the 2026 Wanda Diamond League at Slaski Stadium on August 23, 2026 in Chorzow, Poland. 

Diamond League Silesia 2026: Oblique Seville flies to men's 100m win

Get out the popcorn and make sure to pick the optimal seat, because track and field's finest are ready to go head-to-head at the Silesia Diamond League from 22-23 August.

Rai Benjamin (USA) wears a gold crown at the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Silesia Diamond League 2026: Stars to follow and how to watch live

The five-time Olympic medallist returns to the track for the first time in more than a month, chasing more 200m Diamond League glory in the "Olympic capital".

Shericka Jackson (JAM) celebrates at the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Lausanne Diamond League 2026: How to watch Shericka Jackson live

Speaking to Olympics.com at the conclusion of the 2026 World Athletics U20 Championships, the teenage sprint sensation opened up about his goals in the sport, the inspiring nature of Jamaica's pedigree and his disdain for defeat

Jamaica’s Gary Card, right, on the second day of the 2026 World Athletics U20 Championships

Athletics: Gary Card exclusive - “I'm never going to be satisfied”

Track and field's finest converge on Lausanne, Switzerland, for the lastest installment of Diamond League action. Here are the key things you need to know before the meet begins on Friday (21 August).

Amy Hunt (GBR) celebrates at the 27th European Athletics Championships

Lausanne Diamond League 2026: Stars to follow, how to watch live

The LA28 athletics programme begins with the women's 100m on Day 1. Discover the stars in contention for gold with two years to go until the Games in Los Angeles. 

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