Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Natoya Goule were winners at Tuesday’s (14 Sept) Gala dei Castelli, a World Athletics Continental Tour Silver Meet in Bellinzona, Switzerland.
Fraser-Pryce impressively closed her season, delivering an easy 10.78 to take the women’s 100m dash.
The Jamaican, who medaled at every Olympic Games she attended, beat a Swiss pair of Mujinga Kambundji, 10.99 and Ajla Del Ponte, 11.11.
Natasha Morrison finished fourth in 11.17 and Trinidad and Tobago’s Michelle-Lee Ahye, 11.19 for fifth.
Goule topped the women’s 800m, running 1:58.20 to beat American Price Chanelle, 1:59.75 and Lovisa Lindh of Sweden, 1:59.94.
Christopher Taylor ran 45.70 for third in the men’s 400m. Jochem Dobber of the Netherland won the event in 45.28 ahead of American Vernon Norman, 45.31.
Leah Nugent ended fifth in the women’s 400m hurdles, crossing the line in 56.28. The event went to Femke Bol of Netherland in 54.01.
Candice McLeod ran 24.18 in for fifth in the women’s 200m won by Kambundji, 22.36.
Nadine Visser of the Netherland won the women’s 100m hurdles in a fast 12.57.
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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notice we never hear a word from any of them. they all had great seasons and deserve a rest.
Ndapanda Loui Louis Mboma lucky Elaine aint running the 200m 😂😂
What a GREAT season for the Jamaican lady sprinters. Have enjoyed it every step of the way. You women are true champions.
Congratulations 🎉🎊🎈🍾 Shelly Ann and Jam Team. World is watching!!!
Is it just me or is Helena and Frazer Price avoiding each other
They must allow Boma to runn 400metre ,Fraser will be forgotten forever
Congratulations and a big thank you to all our athletes whether you won or lost.. You have done Jamaica and yourselves proud. Now go get some well earned rest..God bless you all.
GOULE,ain’t progressing,check her times,MU,consistent in 1:55s n below
Very good Shelly Ann Frazer Pryce.
Ending on a high note.👍
Congratulations Queen of the Track….
Team Jamaica is. On. Fire a. We still awin gold silver r. Bronze r. None. At all. We love u. All u. Deserve our. Love ur. Hard. Work pay off. With Christ in the vessel God mercy kept. U. All
Congratulations you are one of the best thumbs up well done
Congratulations to all Jamaica athletes bless up and keep safe