🕊️ BREAKING NEWS
MVP Track & Field Club has announced the passing of its legendary Co-Founder and Technical Director, Stephen Francis, who died on the evening of July 4, 2026.
Widely regarded as one of the greatest coaches in track & field history, Francis guided countless athletes to Olympic and World Championship success, including Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Asafa Powell, Elaine Thompson-Herah, Melaine Walker, Nesta Carter, Shericka Jackson, Brigitte Foster-Hylton, Kishane Thompson, Shericka Williams, Sherone Simpson, Michael Frater, Stephenie Ann McPherson, Germaine Mason, and many more.
Known affectionately as "Franno," he revolutionized Jamaican sprinting, proving that the nation's greatest talents could be developed into global champions at home. His legacy will endure through the generations of athletes he mentored and the lasting impact he had on the sport.
Our deepest condolences go out to Paul Francis, the Francis family, the MVP Track & Field Club family, and everyone whose lives he touched.
Pre Classic women's 100m final (+0.0)
10.78🇺🇸Melissa Jefferson-Wooden (SB)
10.79🇺🇸Sha'Carri Richardson
10.80🇻🇬Adaejah Hodge
10.89 🇯🇲Jonielle Smith (PB)
MELISSA DOES THE DOUBLE 🥇🥇
@Melissajanae21 is the sprint queen of this year's #WorldAthleticsChamps, after powering to 21.68 to also win the 200m title 🤩
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Don’t know if people fully understand this. But we’re watching the greatest sprinter of all time. World record holder in 400m hurdles, one of the most difficult events. Now the American 400m record holder. Greatest sprinter we’ve ever seen. Track people know. Not an exaggeration.