Olympic Coach Behind Shelly-Ann Dies

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July 6, 2026 | Edition #614

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Today is a saddening day for the world of Olympics as one of the most instrumental people behind Olympic legends like Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Elaine Thompson-Herah has passed away, fighting stage four cancer. In other news, this young Olympian finally broke the longest-standing world record in swimming.





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It is with a very heavy heart that we bring you the news that Coach Stephen Francis has passed away after a battle with stage four cancer. The man behind multiple Olympic gold medalists like Shelly-Ann, Elaine, and Shericka Jackson. It is certain to say that the Jamaican athletics community will forever be different because of Coach Francis.

We wish the family and friends of Coach Francis our dearest condolences in this difficult time.


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