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Legendary Jamaican track and field coach Stephen "Franno" Francis has died at the age of 64, one day after his birthday.
As co-founder and technical director of MVP Track Club, he guided the careers of champions including Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Elaine Thompson-Herah, Asafa Powell and Shericka Jackson.
Francis revolutionised Jamaican sprinting by developing world-class athletes locally, helping the country win numerous Olympic and World Championship medals.
He was awarded the Order of Jamaica in 2017 for his outstanding contribution to sport and nation-building.