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Records tumble as African Junior Champs conclude in Gaborone

Mon, 16 May 2011 08:00:00 GMT

16 May 2011 - The 10th African Junior Championships concluded on Sunday at the UB Stadium in Gaborone, Botswana. South Africa emerged with most medals from the competition, 34 total with 13 gold, 13 silver and eight bronze medal. This was twice as many medals as Ethiopia in second place with 17 medals and six gold. The competition was highlighted by a string of great middle and long distance running results with competition records not just bettered but crushed in many events.

Chepkoech leads Kenyan women’s 1-2 in the 5000m in Gaborone – African Junior Champs, Day 3

Sun, 15 May 2011 09:00:00 GMT

15 May 2011 - The third day of the 10th African Junior Championships in Gaborone, Botswana, confirmed what had already been seen during the first two days. This meet has been by far the best in the history of this competition in terms of level of results in middle and long distance running.

Strong 1500m and 10,000m performances in Gaborone – African Junior Champs, Day 2

Sat, 14 May 2011 09:00:00 GMT

14 May 2011 - The 10th African Junior Championships continued on Friday (13) at the UB Stadium in Gaborone, Botswana, with another string of fine performances. The highlights of day two of the four-day meet were the men’s 1500m and 10,000m finals where Kenya grabbed a 1-2 in both events.

Distances provide the highlights as African junior champs begin in Gaborone

Fri, 13 May 2011 08:00:00 GMT

13 May 2011 - The 10th African Junior Championships commenced on Thursday in Gaborone, Botswana. This competition, held every two years, is being held in the UB Stadium over the course of five days. This meeting has traditionally displayed many of the African stars to come and this version will do the same.

Jamaica tops medal tally as CARIFTA Games conclude

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMT

26 April 2011 – Montego Bay, Jamaica - The alarms were going off. Literally. Beneath overcast skies at the Catherine Hall Sports Complex in Montego Bay, Jamaica, someone was setting off the fire alarm in the middle of the third and final day of the 40th CARIFTA Games.

16-year-old Gill breaks New Zealand record in Shot Put with 20.01m heave

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:00:00 GMT

25 April 2011 - Auckland, New Zealand - Jacko Gill, the reigning World junior champion in the Shot Put, became the youngest man ever to launch the senior shot beyond the 20-metre mark on Friday (23).

Four meet records fall in Montego Bay - CARIFTA Games, Day 2

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 11:00:00 GMT

25 April 2011 - Montego Bay, Jamaica - Jamaica is inarguably the Caribbean leader in athletics, recently honing their prowess in the field events to bolster a seemingly never-ending production line of outstanding sprinters. Through the years, their main rivals have been The Bahamas, but every country, from Trinidad & Tobago or Barbados to St Kitts-Nevis or Anguilla, feels that there are areas in which they can compete with the mighty Jamaicans. That is the uniqueness of the CARIFTA Games, and as always, the second day (Sunday, 24) of this year's meet, at Montego Bay's Catherine Hall Sports Complex, saw crowds growing, temperatures rising and rivalries flaring up.

Jamaica ahead after opening day in Montego Bay - CARIFTA Games, Day 1

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 13:00:00 GMT

24 April 2011 – Montego Bay, Jamaica – Strong performances in the throws and in the sprints highlighted the first day of the CARIFTA Games in Montego Bay, Jamaica, on Saturday.

Tracey's triple highlights Jamaican high school champs in Kingston

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 08:00:00 GMT

4 April 2011 - Kingston, Jamaica - Despite Ristananna Tracey's brilliance on the track, Edwin Allen could not prevent Holmwood Technical from holding on to their ninth consecutive girls Champs title - 326 points to 320 at the Jamaican High School Championships which concluded in Kingston on Saturday (2).

Gill to lead New Zealand squad for Lille - IAAF World Youth Championships  

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMT

2 April 2011 - Auckland, New Zealand - Reigning World junior Shot Put champion Jackson 'Jacko' Gill will lead a New Zealand squad of ten at the IAAF World Youth Championships in Lille, France, 6-10 July.

Australia announces initial team of 27 for World Youth Champs

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 11:00:00 GMT

25 March 2011 - Athletics Australia selectors have today confirmed an initial team of 27 for the 7th edition of the IAAF World Youth Championships, with 10 boys and 17 girls set to don the green and gold in Lille (FRA) when competition commences on July 6.

2000 compete across seven age groups, but focus on World youths at Australian junior champs

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:00:00 GMT

14 March 2011 – Sydney, Australia - There were almost 2000 competitors, across age groups from U14 to U20, but the focus at the Australian Junior Athletics Championships which concluded today (14) was unavoidably on those seeking to qualify for the IAAF World Youth Championships, Lille, France, 6-10 July 2011.

Impressive doubling highlights inaugural USA Youth indoor champs

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 04:00:00 GMT

14 March 2011 - Hillsdale, Illinois, USA – Taking home a triple victory, Rebekah Topham was the headline act at the inaugural USA Youth Indoor Championships which were held in Hillsdale, Illinois, over the weekend (12-13).

Verzbicas scores triple at US high school championships

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 23:45:00 GMT

13 March 2011 - New York, USA - Lukas Verzbicas of Orland Hills, Illinois, was a man among boys at the 2011 New Balance Nationals Indoor meet, held at The Armory in New York City Friday through Sunday (13). The meet, which brings together many of the best high school athletes from the United States, featured many national high school records, including one from Verzbicas.

Toledo, Arévalo and Ballivián shine at South American Youth Championships

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 08:45:00 GMT

11 October 2010 - Santiago de Chile, and its renovated “Estadio Nacional”, hosted the 20th edition of the South American Youth Championships (9-10 October), which saw the evolution of some very promising names, and the confirmation of some already known at the universal scene.