London Olympics Archives

Fashion Fridays: Grenadian Gold Medalist Kirani James x Nike

Words by Sherman Escoffery— “Nike athletes demand the best from themselves and their apparel at all times.” Nothing says that you are the best like being in first place, just ask Grenada’s first Olymp... Read More...

LargeUp TV: Half Way Tree, Kingston Reacts to Jamaica’s 4×100-meter World Record

Words by Jesse Serwer, Photos and Video by Martei Korley— The Jamaican team of Usain Bolt, Yohan Blake, Michael Frater and Nesta Carter ran the 4 x 100-meter sprint in 36.84 seconds, beating the previo... Read More...

Impressions: Blake Beats Bolt!

Words and Photo by Erin MacLeod— LargeUp contributor Erin MacLeod was at Jamaica National Stadium Friday night when Yohan Blake bested Usain Bolt in a stunning finish to Jamaica's 100-meter Olympic trial... Read More...

Fashion Fridays: Cedella Marley + Puma’s Jamaican Olympic Uniforms

Words by Jesse Serwer— It's a foregone conclusion that Jamaica will dominate the track and field competition at this summer's London Olympics. But not being able to see the future, we can't actually guar... Read More...

Op-Ed: Shaggy on Brand Jamaica and the 2012 Olympics

Words by Shaggy, as told to Jesse Serwer On July 16, Shaggy launched his Summer in Kingston EP with a free concert in Kingston. The event included performances by Bounty Killer, Khago, Stephen McGregor, ... Read More...

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