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She did not simply play sport — she built structures that allowed others to dream.The Gibson McCook Relays has long celebrated individuals whose lives reflect discipline, excellence and service to Jamaican sport. Among those towering figures stands the late Dorothy Hobson, OD — a woman whose influence reached far beyond the cricket pitch and whose

Vinton O Powell was educated at Bryce Primary School and Holmwood Technical High School, where he represented the latter in 1959-60, before entering the Mico Teachers’ College in 1962 to receive training for his future profession. At Mico, he exhibited more than the willingness of a country boy who had come to the Capital in

As Kingston College celebrated its centenary in April 2025, the Fortis fraternity reflected on a century shaped by men who embodied the ideals of its founder, Bishop Percival Gibson. Kirkland Douglas (Kirk) and Hugh Manhertz (Jack) were two standout athletes contributing to separate ends of adjoining generations. Both recently transitioned in 2026, but their passing

The Gibson Relays started in 1973 and it is generally accepted that the main driver in this development was Neville “Teddy” McCook. Hence the new name Gibson McCook Relays. It evolved out of an examination of the famous Penn Relays. It is my understanding that Teddy and his team concluded that, given Jamaica’s strength in

Jamaica remains a powerhouse in athletics, its sprinting prowess firmly etched in the annals of history. The one two finish of Oblique Seville and Kishane Thompson, who claimed gold and silver respectively in the 100m at the recent World Athletics Championships, evokes memories of Usain Bolt and Yohan Blake’s colossal achievements at the 2012 London

For a century, Kingston College (KC) has stood as a beacon of excellence, resilience, and national contribution. Founded on April 16, 1925, by the visionary Anglican cleric Bishop Percival Gibson, Kingston College was established to provide opportunities for young men of talent and potential, regardless of socioeconomic background. Over the past 100 years, the school

Track and field fans are in for a treat at this year’s Gibson McCook Relays, with high schools, clubs, and college teams set to deliver thrilling performances. This season has been highly competitive, with no clear favorites in the Inter-Secondary Boys’ and Girls’ Championships coming up in March. The Gibson McCook Relays will provide key

Born in London, England on July 15, 1960, a youthful Hubert Lawrence moved and settled in Jamaica in the 1970s. His foray into track & field as a journalist and as a revered commentator, came after enjoying an amorous fling with table tennis. He once played in the second division category of the local business

The Gibson/McCook Relays is the crucible within which relay performances are developed and then hatched on the global scene. The meet first started in 1973 as a tribute to the legendary educator, Bishop Percival Gibson. The one-day event of global status is predominantly about relays and now boasts 40 events, over 2500 entries with 250

The earliest form of relay racing originated in Ancient Greece. Relay racing has undergone significant evolution over millennia to produce the many forms we see today, with the 4 x 100 metres sprint relay and the 4 x 400 metres , the two most well-known. Both formats first entered the Olympics in the Stockholm Games