* FEATURE: Revealing the real Usain Lightning Bolt Aug 29, 2008
Not Herb McKenley, not George Rhoden, not Arthur Wint, not Don Quarrie, no one. You have no idea how hard that is. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Jamaica takes the glory in its stride Aug 19, 2008
Representing the then British colony, Jamaica's Arthur Wint won the Olympic 100m back in 1948. Then a whole host of Jamaican-born athletes migrated to the US, Britain or Canada for educational opportunities. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Proud Jamaica Aug 16, 2008
Over the years, athletes like Arthur Wint, Herb McKenley, Merlene Ottey and Don Quarrie have become legends in this small country. Usain Bolt is the current world record holder. (BBC News)
Bolt and Powell gear up for speed clash Jun 28, 2008
"Fortunately, Jamaica has a rich history of having two great Jamaican record holders competing. You can go back to 1948 with Arthur Wint and Herb McKenley, gold and silver in the 400 meters and then through the sixties and seventies," he said. "We have always been able to get through this so-called rivalry without too much anxiety.". (International Herald Tribune)
Herb McKenley; set 400-meter mark in 1940s Dec 3, 2007
But entering the final straightaway four yards in front, Mr. McKenley, at 6 feet 1 inch and 159 pounds, and powered by an 8-foot stride, was overtaken by Arthur Wint, a Jamaican teammate and medical student who, at 6 feet 4 1/2 inches, had an even longer stride: 9 feet ... On the other side is Arthur Wint Drive. (Boston Globe)
Fresno Pacific takes up criminology with a twist Aug 21, 2007
Arthur Wint teaches a class in criminology Wednesday at Fresno Pacific University ... "I hate to use the words, but it's a 'holistic approach' to dealing with the victim and offender and restoring them to their communities," said Arthur Wint, who also teaches criminology at California State University, Fresno. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Meeting the need Mar 17, 2007
Arthur Wint, elder at College Church of Christ and criminology professor at California State University, Fresno, says Doswald gave a compelling presentation on church members meeting people's physical, mental, spiritual and social needs. "It was good to be reminded: 'Be a friend; lead a friend to Christ,' " says Wint, one of more than 40 congregants completing the Love Net card. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
