JLP lauds legendary Stephen Francis for transforming Jamaican athletics

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July 5, 2026

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JLP lauds legendary Stephen Francis for transforming Jamaican athletics

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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) is joining the nation in mourning the passing of iconic track and field coach Vincent Stephen “Franno” Francis.

Francis died on Saturday after battling illness. He was 64.

READ: Stephen Francis, legendary Jamaican track coach, has died

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