Stephen "Franno" Francis wasn't just one of Jamaica's greatest athletics coaches. He was one of the architects of the nation's sprinting dominance. 🇯🇲 From co-founding MVP Track & Field Club in 1999 to mentoring Olympic champions, world record holders and generations of elite athletes, Francis proved that Jamaican talent could become the best in the world while training at home. His influence stretched beyond medals and records. He inspired belief, demanded excellence and helped reshape global athletics through Jamaican coaching. Swipe through to look back at his remarkable journey and read tributes from some of the athletes and leaders whose lives he touched. Rest in peace, Coach Stephen "Franno" Francis (1962–2026). 🕊️ #AlwaysAhead #JamaicaObserver #StephenFrancis #MVPTrackClub #Jamaica #Athletics #Olympics #TrackAndField