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Kirani James and rising star Brianna Williams added to Racers Grand Prix

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The London 2012 Olympic 400m champion Kirani James of Grenada and rising Jamaican star Brianna Williams have been added to the stars for the JN Racers Grand Prix scheduled for Saturday, June 9. The 25 year-old James,...
Picture of Usain Bolt, Yohan Blake and Asafa Powell.

Three The Hard Way – Bolt, Powell, Blake Set To Clash At Racers Grand...

External Article Previously Published: http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/sports/20160522/three-hard-way-bolt-powell-blake-set-clash-racers-grand-prix One is the greatest athlete in history, another is a young champion, who is looking to find his way again, the other inspired them both - a timeless giant, perhaps, the nation's favourite son. Sprint's triumvirate will...

The Queen is back! – Fraser Pryce set for JN Racers Grand Prix

“The Queen is Back”, screams the big headline as the JN Racers Grand Prix organisers confirmed that two-time Olympic 100m champion Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce will be competing on Saturday. Fraser Pryce, who won gold in the 100m at the...

Sponsors loving Racers Grand Prix experience

Since its inception, the JN Racers Grand Prix has been “so nice” that various stakeholders are beaming with excitement about this year's third staging. Despite the absence of the legendary Usain Bolt, who has retired, sponsors of the world-class event...

Brilliant Bolt Highlights #RGPDAY

By: Andre Lowe, Jamaica Gleaner, Special Projects Editor – Sports It's not looking good for his rivals. Usain Bolt literally walked out of his blocks, looked at everyone’s backs, then made light work of one of the toughest 100m fields assembled...

Racers Grand Prix here for long haul — Mills

Despite the absence of the iconic Usain Bolt from the track, conceptualiser and president of Racers Track Club Glen Mills is of the belief that the Racers Grand Prix is here for the long haul. “I would never undersell the...

First Foreign Athletes Arrive for Racers Grand Prix

The first batch of foreign athletes for the Racers Grand Prix will arrive at the Norman Manley airport tomorrow morning (Saturday 4th June) at 5:00 o’clock, before the sun rises. They are the South African contingent comprising athletes Wayde...

Danielle Williams aims to soar at Racers spectacle

After a less than pleasing start to her 2016 campaign, World Championships 100m hurdles champion Danielle Williams is eyeing an improved performance on the circuit at the inaugural staging of the Jamaica National (JN) Racers Grand Prix. Williams last graced...

Van Niekerk another headliner for Racers Grand Prix

Despite coming to pay homage to the great Usain Bolt at the JN Racers Grand Prix next month, South African star Wayde van Niekerk plans an assault on his idol's 100-metre and 200-metre world records. Van Niekerk, who broke the...

Notice Served

Ever since entering the senior ranks for Jamaica, Shericka Jackson has been running the 400m. While a student at Vere Technical High, she competed in both the 200m and 400m, but Jackson focused mainly on the quarter mile when...
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