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You can read Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce's full tribute to Stephen Francis below ⬇️
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🗣️ “Everything we accomplished together was built on sacrifice in the relentless pursuit for greatness. His standards were uncompromising because he believed his athletes were capable of extraordinary things.
Coach Francis helped shaped an era that forever changed Jamaican athletics. Through his leadership, countless athletes rose to World and Olympic success, inspiring generations of young Jamaicans to believe that greatness could be achieved on Jamaican soil.“
🇯🇲 Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has shared a tribute to coach Stephen Francis, who coached her to Olympic 100m gold in 2008 and 2012. 🥇🥇
The legendary Jamaican sprints coach died on Saturday at 64 years old.
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This is so sad to hear. The Track World has just lost a legend. I pray healing for his family and friends as they go through this moment.
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One of the GOATS🙏🏾
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🇯🇲 The MVP Track & Field Club announced the passing of its Co-Founder and Technical Director, Stephen Francis, on July 4, 2026. He will be remembered as one of the most important figures in the history of Jamaican track and field. 🕊️
Francis built MVP into one of the most respected track and field clubs in the world, guiding to stardom some of the greatest sprinters Jamaica has ever produced — among them Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Elaine Thompson-Herah, Asafa Powell, Shericka Jackson, and Kishane Thompson
🗣️ MVP Club President Bruce James said in a statement: “Stephen Francis changed the trajectory of Jamaican athletics for the better. His vision, uncompromising pursuit of excellence, and belief in the potential of our athletes transformed not only countless individual careers, but also the standing of Jamaican athletics on the global stage. His legacy will endure for generations.”
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One of the best ever to do it. You will be missed coach 🇯🇲🙏🏿😢
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🇯🇲 The MVP Track & Field Club announced the passing of its Co-Founder and Technical Director, Stephen Francis, on July 4, 2026. He will be remembered as one of the most important figures in the history of Jamaican track and field. 🕊️
Francis built MVP into one of the most respected track and field clubs in the world, guiding to stardom some of the greatest sprinters Jamaica has ever produced — among them Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Elaine Thompson-Herah, Asafa Powell, Shericka Jackson, and Kishane Thompson
🗣️ MVP Club President Bruce James said in a statement: “Stephen Francis changed the trajectory of Jamaican athletics for the better. His vision, uncompromising pursuit of excellence, and belief in the potential of our athletes transformed not only countless individual careers, but also the standing of Jamaican athletics on the global stage. His legacy will endure for generations.”
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🇯🇲 The MVP Track & Field Club announced the passing of its Co-Founder and Technical Director, Stephen Francis, on July 4, 2026. He will be remembered as one of the most important figures in the history of Jamaican track and field. 🕊️
Francis built MVP into one of the most respected track and field clubs in the world, guiding to stardom some of the greatest sprinters Jamaica has ever produced — among them Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Elaine Thompson-Herah, Asafa Powell, Shericka Jackson, and Kishane Thompson
🗣️ MVP Club President Bruce James said in a statement: “Stephen Francis changed the trajectory of Jamaican athletics for the better. His vision, uncompromising pursuit of excellence, and belief in the potential of our athletes transformed not only countless individual careers, but also the standing of Jamaican athletics on the global stage. His legacy will endure for generations.”
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MUST WATCH: Nikki Hiltz OUTKICKS Faith Kipyegon to win the Pre Classic mile in a world-leading 4:17.49‼️
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WATCH: Tara Davis-Woodhall was LOSING HER MIND on the sidelines for Nikki Hiltz’s mile victory at the Prefontaine Classic 👏 🤩 🥇
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In her post-race interview after finishing second in the Prefontaine Classic 800m in 1:56.73, Olympic champion 🇬🇧 Keely Hodgkinson explains that she had her knees taped up after a fall after a cooldown at practice a few days ago. No bruises but some deep cuts.
“Four days ago, I couldn’t even walk.”
She’s still slated to go after the 800m world record at the London Diamond League on July 18th.
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Does anyone know anything about these Nike spikes?
800m Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson was spotted wearing them during pre-meet at the Prefontaine Classic.
Looks like they were recently approved by World Athletics for competition.
📸 @janfigueroa07
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🗣️ "At the end of the day, it’s about medals... I’ll let the world record come when it comes."
He may have beaten the world record holder today at the @nikepreclassic 110mH, but newly minted 12.86 man Jamal Britt knows that international hardware is what really matters.
Just three weeks after breaking 13 seconds for the first time, Britt is now the fifth-fastest man in world history.
🎥 FULL INTERVIEW: youtu.be/SHi4KiKs7gY
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🗣️ “It’s kind of crazy that I’m making 12.20 seem kind of normal, because it’s not a normal time.”
Masai Russell kept her undefeated season rolling at @nikepreclassic today with a 12.24 100mH run to equal the meet record.
It’s another addition to the best string performances we’ve ever seen in the women’s high hurdles, as Russell has gone 12.25, 12.14, 12.26 and now 12.24.
🎥 FULL INTERVIEW: youtu.be/yZpzTb5ImIA
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🗣️ "I’ve always thought it would be so cool if I could outkick [Faith Kipyegon] in the last 100… It was cool to come out on top.”
Nikki Hiltz finally got the opportunity they’ve been dreaming of today, overtaking world record holder Faith Kipyegon on the home straight of the @nikepreclassic mile for the win in .49.
Hiltz closed the final 109m in 15.3 seconds to Kipyegon’s 15.8.
🎥 FULL INTERVIEW: youtu.be/S5cFxnZRIfM
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☝️ of ☝️
Tate Taylor isn’t interested in the comparison game, and the U.S. U20 champ is paving his own way in the sport with a 19.75 200m win at the @nikepreclassic today over Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo.
It’s still all love between two of the three fastest junior athletes ever though ahead of their highly anticipated matchup inside Hayward next month.
🎥 FULL INTERVIEW: youtu.be/S5cFxnZRIfM
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MUST WATCH: Nikki Hiltz OUTKICKS Faith Kipyegon to win the Pre Classic mile in a world-leading 4:17.49‼️
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WATCH: 🇺🇸 Melissa Jefferson-Wooden beats 🇺🇸 Sha’Carri Richardson 10.78 to 10.79 in the Pre Classic 100m‼️
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MOVING ON UP 📈
At 23 years old, Ethan Strand becomes only the fifth American in history under 3:47 in the mile, as he runs 3:46.94 for third in the Bowerman Mile at the 2026 Prefontaine Classic to land at U.S. #5 all-time and #16 on the world all-time list.
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MY OH MYERS 😱
Cam Myers 🇦🇺 becomes the first Australian in history to win the Bowerman Mile in 3:46.06, knocking over a second off Olli Hoare’s national record and cracking the top ten at #9 all-time.
Yared Nuguse 🇺🇸 takes second in 3:46.61 as Ethan Strand 🇺🇸 kicks his way to third in a new PB of 3:46.97.
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