Stephen Francis, legendary Jamaican track coach, has died
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July 5, 2026
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Legendary Jamaican track and field coach Vincent Stephen “Franno” Francis, one of the central figures behind the country’s golden era in athletics, has died after a period of illness.
He celebrated his 64th birthday on July 3.
Francis, co-founder and Head Coach of the MVP Track & Field Club, had been battling health issues in recent months. The club confirmed last week that he was receiving medical care in hospital, as concern grew across Jamaica’s athletics community around the coach’s health.
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