MVP Track Club hails Stephen Francis as visionary who transformed Jamaican athletics
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July 5, 2026
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The MVP Track & Field Club is mourning the passing of its co-founder and Technical Director, Stephen ‘Franno’ Francis, describing him as a visionary coach whose influence transformed Jamaican athletics and inspired generations of athletes.
Francis died on Saturday night, July 4, at the age of 64.
In a statement today, MVP said Francis’ unwavering commitment to excellence reshaped the landscape of athletics in Jamaica, calling his passing a loss to the field.
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