Speedster Shelly-Ann Fraser slows down for a photo finish with the paparazziat the gala to honour the 2008 Olympians at the National Stadium on Saturday night.

Dinner might have been a disappointment, but guests who turned out feasted their eyes on the stars of Beijing in more regal attire than tights and tank tops. Also, the Pineapple Ball was awash with highlights and the hot-stepping fashionistas left many memorable moments.

Pineapple Ball honouree for 2008, Dr Joyce Robinson (centre), makes her way to the podium with the assistance of daughter Dr Ann Robinson-Bridgewater and son Anthony on Saturday night at the Ritz-Carlton Rose Hall.

The svelte Isiaa Madden leaves something to remember her by at the Pineapple Ball. - Photos by Janet Silvera

Kenia Sinclair (left) shares the spotlight with fellow Olympians, the conservatively dressed Kerron Stewart (centre) and the snazzy Melaine Walker, during 'Dining with Stars Under the Stars' at Strawberry Hill. - Photos by Winston Sill/Freelance Photographer

Belle of the ball, indeed! Violet Lewis had tongues wagging and cameras flashing at the Jamaica Committee Pineapple Ball at the Ritz-Carlton Rose Hall on Saturday night.

Shall we call them the 'I-Four'? A slick Asafa Powell is warmly greeted by veteran songbirds (from second left) Marcia Griffiths, Rita Marley and Judy Mowatt at Strawberry Hill Hotel in Irish Town on Friday night.