Read More Here: "Anthony Foster, Gleaner Writer
BEIJING: LAMINE DIACK, president of the IAAF, has described Jamaica's performance at the Games of the XXIX Olympiad as 'wonderful'.
Diack also said he was not surprised by the island's fantastic form on the track.
'It did not surprise me, because I was a 15-year-old in 1948 when Arthur Wint and Herb McKenley beat the Americans in the 400m,' Diack said.
McKenley, who was favoured to win the event, finished second behind Wint.
Diack also made reference of the 1952 mile relay quartet, which included Wint and McKenley, Les Laing and George Rhoden, which beat the Americans.
Diack also spoke of Jamaica's high standard at the school level."
Sunday, 24 August 2008
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