"He is a listener and is very understanding. If readers wish to report offensive comments, suggest a correction or share a story then please email: community@jamaicaobserver.com. 2. Terms under which this service is provided to you. PERSONAL: Julian ROBINSON (JAM) (spikes.iaaf.org, 9 Jun 2016), Tears in the ACL and MCL knee ligaments sidelined him for seven months just as his career as a senior-level competitor was beginning to unfold, with talk of him being a favorite at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. Young people account for highest number of positive cases of COVID-19, Jamaica demands honesty and transparency about JAMCOVID data breach — PNP, Commuters cite COVID concerns as they rush to beat curfew in Spanish Town, St Mary man fined $100,000 for Disaster Risk Management Act breaches, US southern cities hit hard by storms face new crisis: No water, US inspector general reviews Trump relocation of Space Command. Fedrick Dacres (born 28 February 1994) is a Jamaican discus thrower.. Also please stick to the topic
Nov 17 Fedrick Dacres, Discus Throw 68.88m by GT Management in 0 comments 0 Fedrick has improved his PB 86cm during season 2017 68.88m personal best National Record of Jamaica Fedrick Dacres is a young discus thrower from Jamaica. SPORTSMAX TV - HOME OF CHAMPIONS. All Rights Reserved. (spikes.iaaf.org, 9 Jun 2016). submitted. JAMAICA'S 2019 World Championships discus silver medallist Fedrick Dacres will return to training soon, as the cast on his wrist is set to be removed this week. We will, however, try to publish comments that are representative of all received. Eleven Jamaicans, led by top discus thrower Fedrick Dacres, will be in action at today's seventh stage of the lucrative Diamond League series in Paris. “Training has been on hold for a while. Since the COVID-19-related restrictions Dacres has been working out in the gym while taking care of his company, Grand Connection Investments. He is also a technician when it comes to throws and never stops trying to learn more." Lastly, read our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy, Nets pound depleted Lakers, Bucks stumble again, Guardiola inspires Man City masterclass, Liverpool face Everton test, Narine stars in 100th game as Red Force clobber Hurricanes, NBA All-Star Game, skill events will be March 7 in Atlanta, 'If it's good for football, it's good for Jamaica! By the time Jamaica's Fedrick Dacres completed his very successful junior career, 65 metres was a safe distance for discus throwers in the senior ranks and reaching it guaranteed medals at the highest level. Now you can read the Jamaica Observer ePaper anytime, anywhere. 7. or in the newspaper � email addresses will not be published. Dacres, Jamaica's 2018 Sportsman of the Year, tore a ligament in his right hand in October and has been out of action since. “Of course everyone wants to be in the Diamond League but, as throwers, we understood that it is what it is. The statistics contained in this section only concern athletes who have competed in World Athletics Series competition since 1999. Margus Hunt (born July 14, 1987) is an Estonian professional American football defensive end for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). The Jamaica Observer ePaper is available to you at home or at work, and is the same edition as the printed copy available at http://bit.ly/epaper-login. Jamaica's discus thrower Fedrick Dacres has gone back to basics and it has been paying dividends so far. The former Calabar High School star has been the country's pioneering discus thrower, becoming the first Jamaican to win gold in the discus on the world stage. Dacres who won at the Stockholm meet with a season's best 69.57 metres, will be hoping for another big win here in a bid to improve on his third place in the standings. Fedrick had an international breakthrough in season 2015, when he won the … He was drafted by the Bengals in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft.He played college football at SMU.He also played for the Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints.. Before taking up American football, Hunt … Fedrick Dacres, the 2018 RJRGLEANER Sports Foundation Sportsman of the Year, opened his Olympic year with a fine win on Saturday. On Saturday at the JAAA/Supreme Ventures National Senior Athletics Championships, Dacres had to play second fiddle to his compatriot Traves Smikle when his best effort of 63.49m was bested by Smikle’s 64.50m. Pochettino: Who wouldn't want to coach a player of… Please understand that comments are moderated and it is not always possible to publish all that have been
We were OK with what was going to happen and we took solace knowing that it would return – and for that we are grateful,” Dacres pointed out. He has won gold at the junior regional Carifta Games (2010, 2012); World Under-18 Youth Championships (2011); World Under-20 Junior Championships (2012); Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Junior Championships (2012); Senior Pan Am Games (2015, 2019); North American, Central American and Caribbean Championships (2018) and at the Commonwealth Games (2018). We ask that comments are civil and free of libellous or hateful material. Please don't use the comments to advertise. 1. PERSONAL: Julian ROBINSON (JAM) (spikes.iaaf.org, 9 Jun 2016) Injuries: . His best throw of 68.88m, set in February at Excelsior High School, is the national record and world lead. In November 2019 World Athletics dropped the discus and 11 other events for the 2020 season. After a successful 2019 season, where he ranked second worldwide, Dacres is eager for more success. Copyright © 2013 Jamaica Observer. Education: Sociology at the University of the West Indies Languages spoken: English Coach: . ', Fernandes double helps Man United thrash Sociedad; Bale stars for Spurs, Jamaicans Senior, Douglas cop Athlete of the Week awards, Sandals sends 'heartiest congratulations' to Windies after series win, The day jockey Anthony Thomas ruled with a triple, White concerned about financial, emotional impact of COVID on Premier League, Racing snaps for Ash Wednesday, February 17, 2021, Another Affair retires from competitive racing, goes immediately to stud, Crimson, Superluminal and Duke — the principals in Open Allowance call, Curry seals Warriors late show, Jazz rout Clippers, Big moves for Cornwall, Da Silva in ICC charts, 'Strong case' for Brathwaite to replace Holder — Murray, Racing news for Wednesday, February 17, 2021. However, our advertising department can be more than
“I truly appreciated that they brought it back to the Diamond League. 4. accommodating if emailed: advertising@jamaicaobserver.com. He began his throwing career as a student at Calabar High School in Jamaica along with other accomplished throwers such as Chad Wright and Traves Smikle, under the guidance of former Calabar athlete coach Julian Robinson.. 5. We welcome reader comments on the top stories of the day. (spikes.iaaf.org, 9 Jun 2016), STAYING HOMERather than going to school abroad after high school, decided to go the University of the West Indies instead to be close to coach, Julian ROBINSON. Please do not write in block capitals since this makes your comment hard to read. 11.5k Followers, 2,413 Following, 271 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Fedrick Dacres (@fedrick_dacres) JAMAICA'S 2019 World Championships discus silver medallist Fedrick Dacres will return to training soon, as the cast on his wrist is set to be removed this week. Sportsman of the-Year and world leader Fedrick Dacres suffered a rare defeat at home in the discus, while Danniel Thomas-Dodd retained her shot put … Tears in the ACL and MCL knee ligaments sidelined him for seven months just as his career as a senior-level competitor was beginning to unfold, with talk of him being a favorite at the Glasgow 2014 … He won a gold medal at the 2011 World Youth Championships in Athletics, … 3. First, there was nothing that we could do when they removed it; it was something we had no control over,” said a grateful Dacres. I just started doing some heavy work in terms of lower body and I think next week the cast comes off, and then I will start to work again in terms of upper body,” Dacres explained. But in a dramatic turnaround the discus, the 200m, the 3000m steeplechase and the 5000m are back on the cards for the 2021 season. under discussion. The former Calabar High standout, who now trains and studies at the University of the West Indies, has been steadily improving. Fedrick Dacres of Jamaica prepares to compete in the Men's Discus qualification during day two of 17th IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 at Khalifa International Stadium on September 28,... Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images The data represents the major championship highlights for each athlete from 1999 onwards and is not meant to represent a definitive career summary. 6. “I am really looking forward to competing and I am taking it a step at a time in getting this hand back to what is was,” he said. He is coached by a local throwing guru Julian Robinson. Learn more about Fedrick Dacres and get the latest Fedrick Dacres articles and information. Fedrick Dacres (born February 28, 1994) is a Jamaican discus thrower. 1,430 Likes, 16 Comments - Global Throwing Management (@globalthrowing) on Instagram: “Fedrick Dacres with a massive World Lead 69.70m at … Nationality: Jamaican Born: ( 1994-02-28) 28 February … He won a gold medal at the 2011 World Youth Championships in Athletics, becoming the first Jamaican discus thrower ever to do so.He went on to win a gold medal at the 2012 World Junior Championships in Athletics, also becoming the first Jamaican discus thrower ever to do so. The reigning Commonwealth Games champion is eagerly looking forward to competing again as the year of the Olympic Games draws near. Meanwhile, there was other great news for Dacres as the world governing body, World Athletics, had a huge change of heart and has reinstated the discus event to the lucrative Diamond League series. Some comments may be republished on the website
Jamaican discus thrower Fedrick Dacres has been a pioneer for his discipline in a sprint-dominated country.