Tuesday’s (10 July) opening session, here at the IAAF World U20 Championships, was a good one for Team Jamaica.
Michael Stephens ran a personal best 10.30 to win his heat of the men’s 100m and booked his semi-final place.
Michael Bentley, who ran 10.34 for second in heat 3, also made progress.
Women’s 100m at World U20 Championships
Shaquena Foote, who limped off the track with what appeared to be a hamstring injury, after her 2:07.75, qualified as the 13th fastest in the women’s 800m.
Chrissani May, who secured one of four automatic qualifying spots in heat 2 with 2:09.88, is also into Wednesday’s semi-finals.
Wayne Pinnock with an automatic qualifying mark of 7.76m, on his first attempt, and his teammate Shakwon Coke, 7.55m, are hoping for big things in the men’s long jump final.
Stacey-Ann Smith will be the lone Jamaican in action this afternoon. She will take part in the women’s 400m.
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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