KINGSTON, Jamaica — Tributes poured in from across the athletics community on Sunday following the death of legendary Jamaican track coach Stephen Francis, with some of Jamaica's biggest sprint stars, including Elaine Thompson-Herah and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, honouring the coach who helped shape their careers. Francis died late Saturday, a day after celebrating his 64th birthday. READ: Stephen Francis, legendary Jamaican track coach, has died The co-founder and head coach of the MVP Track & Field Club had been battling health issues in recent months.