Archive for the 'Men's 100m' Category

Jamaica Take 100m double

Sheri-Ann Brooks has won the Women’s 100m for Jamaica with Geraldine Pillay taking the Silver for South Africa and Delphine Atangana took the bronze for Cameroon.
In the Men’s 100m, Asafa Powell took the Gold for Jamaica just over the 10 second mark. Nigeria’s Soji Fasuba took the silver and Marc Burns has taken the bronze […]

Monday, March 20th, 2006

Powell says he’s ready for Commonwealth Games

Jamaica’s 100m world record holder Asafa Powell says he’s in good shape and is looking forward to competing at the upcoming Commonwealth Games.
The world’s fastest man, who at one stage, was reported to be in doubt for the Games because of a slow recovery from injury he sustained last season in London, revealed that he […]

Tuesday, March 7th, 2006

Shirvo set to fire at Games Trials

The Commonwealth Games track and field selection trials begin in Sydney last Thursdat with competition in the men’s sprints set to be a highlight.
Eight sprinters will compete for three spots in the Australian team.
Veteran Australian sprinter Matt Shirvington said he was keen to compete in front of a home crowd in Melbourne after disappointing performances […]

Wednesday, February 8th, 2006

Jason Gardener sends out sprint warning

Jason Gardener, the world indoor champion, has claimed his sixth career 60m win in Glasgow, sending a timely warning to his Commonwealth Games rivals.
Unlike many other athletes, Gardner has opted to race in Melbourne instead of defending his world crown in Moscow.

Monday, January 30th, 2006

Sprinters dashing out of games

Jamaican sprinter Asafa Powell, the 100m world record holder, may not compete at the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Melbourne due to injury. 2003 World 100m champion Kim Collins from St Kitts and Nevis is already out of the event.
Powell doubtful, Collins out of Commonwealth Games

Monday, January 23rd, 2006

Shirvington still hoping to qualify

Australian sprinter Matt Shirvington is still hoping to qualify for the 100m and compete at the Commonwealth Games in March despite having taken a five month break from athletics.
Shirvington clocked 10.43 seconds and 10.28 (wind assisted) at a recent meet in Canberra while he must ideally meet the ‘A’ standard for the Games at 10.21 […]

Monday, January 9th, 2006

Sprinter Matt Shirvington hoping for Games spot

‘Sprinter Matt Shirvington still hopes to qualify for the 100m at this year’s Melbourne Commonwealth Games despite taking a five-month break from athletics.
In his first races since the lead-up to last August’s Helsinki World Championships Shirvington clocked 10.43 seconds and 20 minutes later clocked a wind-assisted 10.28s at a Canberra interclub meet.’
Read more at Sprinter […]

Wednesday, January 4th, 2006

Patrick Johnson ready to dash

Australian 100m record holder Patrick Johnson believes he is on target to be at his best in Melbourne next year.
At the Athletics Australia National Series in Perth over the weekend, Johnson won the 100m final with a time of 10.01 seconds. Daniel Batman came in second with 10.17 while two-time national champion Joshua Ross […]

Tuesday, December 20th, 2005

Men’s 100m Track & Field Review, Results and Medalists

Melbourne Commonwealth Games: Athletics: Track & Field: Men’s 100m: Review, Results and Medalists
The Men’s 100m event is part of the Athletics, Track & Field discipline
Gold, Silver and Bronze Medal winners for the Men’s 100m event will be announced below as results come to hand from Melbourne.
Keep up to date with all the latest Men’s […]

Sunday, December 18th, 2005

Men’s 100m Track & Field Review, Results and Medalists

Melbourne Commonwealth Games: Athletics: Track & Field: Men’s 100m: Review, Results and Medalists
The Men’s 100m event is part of the Athletics, Track & Field discipline
Gold, Silver and Bronze Medal winners for the Men’s 100m event will be announced below as results come to hand from Melbourne.
Keep up to date with all the latest Men’s […]

Sunday, December 18th, 2005