Words by Sherman Escoffery—

“Nike athletes demand the best from themselves and their apparel at all times.”
Words by Sherman Escoffery—

“Nike athletes demand the best from themselves and their apparel at all times.”
Words by Jesse Serwer—

The Associated Press is carrying a story this week about a not-so-aptly-named horse called Usain Colt. The thoroughbred which, incidentally, is part-owned by Bolt’s “pal” Prince Harry (or at least Harry is an investor in Ascot Racecourse, which owns Usain Colt) has been racing in England for about a year, but with just one victory to its credit. In other words, Usain Colt is no Usain 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 trials. She posted a photo that really captures the shock and surprise of those in attendance—check the dude at bottom right—over at her Tumblr yesterday, so we asked her to speak about it.
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 guarantee it. What we can guarantee is that Jamaica’s athletes will look the best of any nation’s in London, thanks to Cedella Marley’s uniforms for the 2012 team. We told you last year about the collaboration between Bob Marley’s eldest daughter (and long-time designer behind the Marley family’s Catch a Fire clothing label) and Puma, but last week Cedella unveiled her designs at a London fashion show featuring models including—who else—Usain Bolt himself.
Words By Nico Simino, via BBC—
With all of the tragedy that has struck Haiti the last few years, one positive note that has emerged is Samyr Laine. Laine, who was born and raised in New York City, will soon be competing in the triple jump at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Because Laine’s parents are both from Haiti, he can represent the island at the games. ”I am a US citizen but when it comes to competing or representing Haiti I feel I am an ambassador on an international level,” Laine told the BBC. “I wear my red and blue on my sleeve and the country is near and dear to me.”