POSTCARD FROM PARIS
Athletics, Sports
July 31, 2024

POSTCARD FROM PARIS

PARIS, France — The Jamaica Observer’s photojournalist Naphtali Junior is on the ground here capturing all the sights and scenes at the Olympic Games this summer. Here are some of his images from teams training at Complexe Sportif de L’ile des Vannes on Tuesday.

Sprint double contender Shericka Jackson arrives for training.Naphtali Junior

Jamaica’s Junelle Bromfield shares a light moment walking in with her boyfriend, American track and field star Noah Lyles.Naphtali Junior

Former national 400m hurdles champion Janieve RussellNaphtali Junior

National sprinter Tia Clayton focuses before getting her training session going.Naphtali Junior

National shot put champion Danniel Thomas-Dodd jogs at the start of her training.Naphtali Junior

Quarter-miler Sean Bailey goes through his paces.Naphtali Junior

Clayton gets off and going with her sprinting drills.Naphtali Junior

National 100m sprinter Ackeem Blake (left) gets instructions from his coach, Olympian Michael Frater.Naphtali Junior

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