Jeffery Gibson struggles with injury in 400 metre hurdles heat
RIO de Janeiro, Brazil: Bahamian national record holder Jeffery Gibson, hampered by an injury he sustained before coming to the 2016 Olympic Games, said his performance in the men's 400 metre hurdles was not the 26th birthday present that he wanted.
Sands and Collie-Minns bow out in first joint Olympic appearance
RIO de Janeiro, Brazil: On his comeback from a near career-ending injury at the last Olympics in London, England, Bahamian national record holder Leevan 'Superman' Sands didn't manage to secure a berth in the men's triple jump final. Nor did Latario Collie-Minns, who was not too pleased with his return to action after he went down at the NCAA Championships after winning the title.
Ty'Nia Gaither advances to 200m semifinal
RIO de Janeiro, Brazil: Bahamian double sprint national champion Ty'Nia Gaither shook off her disappointment in the 100 metre preliminaries on the opening day of athletics at the 2016 Olympic Games to make it to the semi-final of the 200m on Monday at the Olympic Stadium,
Leevan ‘Superman’ Sands’ comeback story one for the ages
THE Olympic Games isn’t about sports. It’s about nations, about people, about stories. Sports is just our tangential connection to it all.
‘So far, we’ve gotten some pretty good performances’
RIO de Janeiro, Brazil — While all of the performances at the 2016 Olympic Games have not been what was anticipated so far from the Bahamas track and field team, head coach George Cleare said he’s confident that it will only get better before the competition ends on Saturday night.
Thomas and Barry in high jump final
RIO de Janeiro, Brazil: After they both missed out on their opportunity four years ago in Beijing, China, national champion Donald Thomas and Trevor Barry have secured their spot in the men's high jump final on Tuesday night at the 2016 Olympic Games. Unfortunately, Jamal Wilson fell short in his initial bid to join them.
Leevan Sands and Latario Collie prepare for Olympic triple jump
RIO de Janeiro, Brazil: For the past three Olympic Games, Leevan ‘Superman’ Sands has been the lone ranger in the men’s triple jump. Now he finally has some company with NCAA champion Latario Collie having qualified to join him.
Shaunae set for Felix rematch in 400m final
RIO de Janeiro, Brazil: Shaunae Miller set up another rematch with Allyson Felix after she trailed the American through the finish line of the women's 400 metres semi-final on a sensational Sunday at the Olympic Stadium.
Gardiner fifth in 400m semifinal
RIO de Janeiro, Brazil: National record holder Steven Gardiner's bid for the final of the men's 400 metre in his first Olympic Games slipped just out of his grasp.
Sprinters find it tough in 100m heats
RIO de Janeiro, Brazil: Although he had season's best of 10.28 seconds to lead the three Bahamians in the men's 100 metres, national champion Shavaz Hart, nor Adrian Griffith and Jamial Rolle advanced out of the first round.
Shaunae breezes into 400m semifinal
RIO de Janeiro, Brazil: Shaunae Miller made her opening round of the women's 400 metres look so easy on Saturday at the Olympic Stadium.
Gardiner reaches semis on a night of mixed fortunes for Team Bahamas
RIO de Janeiro, Brazil: Men's 400 metre national record holder Steven Gardiner was the only Bahamian to advance out of the first round as the athletic competition got underway on Friday at the National Olympic Stadium.
