Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce after running 11.33 at the Cayman Invitational, now ready for JN Racers Grand Prix on June 9, 2018
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce after running 11.33 at the Cayman Invitational on June 2, now ready for JN Racers Grand Prix on June 9, 2018

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce won the women’s 200m at the Nike Seniors Link Up at the National Stadium in Kingston on Saturday (4).

Fraser-Pryce clocked 23.07 to take the top spot ahead of Shashalee Forbes of Sprintec, 23.34 and Sharon Simpson, also of Sprintec, 23.51.

Rasheed Dwyer of Sprintec won the men’s event in 20.77 ahead of his teammates Brendon Rodney, 20.97 and Chadic Hinds, 21.28.

Tajay Gayle of UTech won the men’s long jump with a personal best leap of 8.30m, the second-best mark in the world this year.

Shawn-D Thompson was second with 8.17m and Emanuel Archibald of UWI Mona, third with 8.13m.

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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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