Tia Clayton and Rohan Watson Secure MVP Victories in 60m Events at JAAA Puma Fuller Anderson Meet

Tia Clayton and Rohan Watson emerged as standout performers in their 60m events at the JAAA Puma Fuller Anderson Development Meet at GC Foster College on Saturday (13 Jan).

In the women’s 60m finals, Tia Clayton of MVP club sprinted to victory, clocking an impressive 7.22 seconds, followed by Jodean Williams of Sprintec, 7.30. Tia was the fastest overall in the time-final event, which saw her teammate and sister, Tina Clayton, winner of section four in 7.27 seconds, get second overall.

Sada Williams, also from MVP, secured third place with a time of 7.30 seconds. The event showcased MVP’s dominance, with Jonielle Smith, 7.35, and Natasha Morrison, 7.36, completing the top six. ALSO READ: Shericka Jackson Postpones 2024 Debut

The men’s 60m finals saw Rohan Watson of MVP clinch the win with a time of 6.67 seconds, edging out fellow MVP athlete Nishion Ebanks, who finished in 6.68 seconds.

Jevaughn Whyte of G C Foster College took third place with a time of 6.69 seconds, demonstrating the depth of talent in the field. Other notable performances included Gary Card from Wolmers Boys School, 6.71, and Michael Campbell from MVP, 6.72, highlighting the competitive nature of the event.

In the women’s 200m, Annecia Richards from G C Foster College emerged victorious, recording a time of 25.55 seconds. Shashell Walters, also representing G C Foster College, claimed second place with a time of 26.70 seconds, demonstrating the college’s strong presence in the event.

The men’s 200m saw Jaheim Diosi from G C Foster College take the top spot with a swift 21.59 seconds. Mckish Compton, also from G C Foster College, finished second in 21.99 seconds, while teammate Kalani Cook completed the podium with 22.11 seconds, showcasing the college’s depth in sprinting talent.

The JAAA Puma Fuller Anderson Development Meet offered a platform for both established and emerging athletes to showcase their skills, setting the stage for a competitive season ahead.

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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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