The Jamaican and world monitor and discipline group is reeling from the sudden lack of esteemed athletics journalist and broadcaster Hubert Lawrence.
At 64 years previous, Lawrence was found unresponsive at his residence in St. Catherine final Friday.
A proud alum of St. Jago, he gained widespread recognition as a columnist and a go-to knowledgeable for native and worldwide monitor and discipline commentary.
Famend for his deep understanding of Jamaican and worldwide monitor and discipline statistics, Lawrence co-authored the acclaimed ebook ‘Energy and Glory: Jamaica in World Athletics, from WWII to the Diamond League Period.’ His insights have been featured in notable publications like ‘Champs 100′ and ’50 Days of Fireplace,’ his newest endeavor.
A fixture on important panels together with the Olympic Video games, World Athletics Championships, Carifta Video games, and all main native meets, Lawrence was extremely revered inside the trade.
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His passing has prompted an outpouring of tributes from fellow members of the media, monitor and discipline lovers, public figures, and admirers. Notably, he was slated to be a part of at this time’s Gibson McCook Relays TV protection group.
The Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association issued a launch stating: “The JAAA is deeply saddened by the passing of extraordinary monitor and discipline analyst and journalist Hubert Lawrence. He devoted his life to the game we love. Honest condolences to his many associates and his household. Might his soul relaxation in peace.”
Jamaica’s Minister of Sport Olivia “Babsy” Grange stated “I’m in shock with the information of the passing of Hubert Lawrence, whom we’ve come to treat as one among Jamaica’s main lights on monitor and discipline. His depth of data about monitor and discipline not solely in Jamaica was maybe unparalleled.
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His loss of life will depart an enormous void in commentary and evaluation on the game as few have been as educated and articulate about it as he was. I categorical my deepest sympathy to his household, associates and associates. Relaxation in peace, Hubert.”
