Calvert-Powell wins 60m at Great Dane Classic

STATEN ISLAND, New York – Jamaican Olympian Sanjay Ayre conditioned Chase Athletics Track Club had two winners Saturday’s (January 13) Great Dane Classic.

Canadian Travia Jones won the women’s 400m in a new meet record of 52.89. Jamaican Sonikqua Walker also of “Chase ATH” was second in 53.81.

Two other Jamaicans Sophia Smellie, 54.36 and Verone Chambers, 54.75 were 4th and 6th respectively.

Jamaican Schillonie Calvert-Powell topped the women’s 60m in 7.30.

Andre Clarke, another Jamaican, ran 47.56 for third in the men’s 400m won by Nigerian Rilwan Alowonle in 46.60.

Anthony Foster
Anthony Foster
Anthony Foster is a renowned Jamaican sports journalist, honored twice as the Jamaica sports journalist of the year (in 2004 and 2005). His journalistic achievements are globally recognized. Notably, he authored an award-winning article on Usain Bolt, the iconic 6-time Olympic champion, 11-time World champion, and record holder for the sprint double. This significant piece was published in the Jamaica Gleaner in 2004. Anthony's extensive coverage includes prestigious events such as the Olympic Games in Beijing 2008, London 2012, and Rio 2016. He has also provided coverage for seven (7) World Athletics Championships held between 2007 and 2022, alongside various other international sporting events. Noteworthy mentions comprise his coverage of the 2007 World Cup of cricket and his cherished experience reporting on the 2004 clash between his favorite football team, Argentina, and the USA.
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