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World, Regional Briefs
 
* Let's Lift up Asafa
Some have voiced the wish that he be barred from seeking a place on the Jamaican Olympic team. Others have demanded that he retire right now. Instead of building him up as he approaches what may be his last Olympics, we are beating him down. More
* Morgan Smashes Discus Record Again
The distance saw him shoot up on the IAAF ranking by 11 places to third behind Hungarian Zoltan Kovago (68.21) and Poland's Piotr Malachowski (67.53). More
* Culson Runs World Lead;
Wilson surprises Robles
Javier Culson delivered again in front of his home crowd with a world season leading 48.00secs in the 400m Hurdles, while Ryan Wilson upset the script at the expected Dayron Robles-Jason Richardson duel. More
* Merritt: I'm Here to Whup Kirani
"He’s a great talent, and he’s definitely learning the race. But I’m here. I’m here to whup him. That’s what I train for." More
 
* Blake Wins 100m in Cayman
World 100-meter champion Yohan Blake ran the year's second-fastest time Wednesday night, winning the Cayman Invitational in 9.84 seconds in an early tuneup for the London Olympics. More
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Robles, Compatriot to Compete in New York
   May 17: Dayron Robles, Cuba’s 110m hurdles world record-holder (12.87) and reigning Olympic 110m hurdles champion, has been added to the field of strong competitors for the June 9 New York adidas Grand Prix at the Icahn Stadium on Randall’s Island.
   Ranked number one in the world for 2011 by Track & Field News magazine, Robles, 25, has never competed on United States soil.More
 
The Force behind Myasia Jacobs, a Young Beacon on the Track
   May 17: In U.S. high school track and field, the name Myasia Jacobs is synonymous with speed. She is consistently described as fierce and tenacious when it comes to her performance, and she has proven to be a force to be reckoned with.
   The competitive world of the sport requires much focus to maintain the right frame of mind and physical condition necessary to compete successfully, and this is where Jacobs shines. She is often referred to as the diamond from Jersey Shore, for like the precious stone, the young sprint sensation is a gem that sparkles on the track. More
 
Seasoned Jamaican ¼-Miler, Young Hurdler Join adidas Line-up
   May 10: Coming off wins at the Jamaica International Invitational last weekend, veteran 400m runner Novlene Williams-Mills of Jamaica and young 110m hurdles star Hansle Parchment, also of Jamaica, have been added to the lineup for the June 9 adidas Grand Prix at the Icahn Stadium, Randall’s Island, New York.
   Williams-Mills, the 2007 World Championships bronze medalist who owns a half dozen 4x400m relay medals from the Olympics and World Championships, ran a world-leading 49.99secs on Saturday (May 5) to defeat American Sanya Richards-Ross.
   Yesterday, Williams-Mills won the 400m in 50.35 at the inaugural Cayman Invitational track and field meet. She defeated Canada’s Jenna Martin (51.69) and USA Keisha Baker  (51.73). More
 

2012 Penn Relay Moments -- TrackLife Photos

Caribbean Talk Jamaica's former world record holder Asafa Powell and Grenada's World 400m champion chatted briefly.
FLASHBACK VIDEOS   * Usain Bolt anchors Jamaica to 4x1 relay world record * Yohan Blake on Jamaican TV after his stunning 19.26 200m run * Bolt's tragedy and triumph in Daegu.  
  
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