Jonielle Smith beat her training partner Natalliah Whyte in the women’s 100m, a non-Diamond League event, in Zurich on Thursday (29 Aug).
Smith ran 11.25 to cross the line ahead of Whyte, 11.37. Marije van Hunenstijm of Netherland, 11.56.
“I wanted to run the race very fast because I was doing pretty good during the training. I´m happy that I came through and get the best start.
“I hope to get back to the training very soon and looking forward to the World Championships next month,” Smith said.
Michael O’Hara, in the men’s 110m hurdles, another non-Diamond League event here, was 4th in 13.79. Pascal Martinot-Lagarde won the event in 13.51
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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Gawn cookie big up maaaaad congrats girl
Getting ready for Doha, keep dropping your time JS
Congratulations. Better than Oreo’s.
That’s my jonielle. Go my baby girl. Congratulations
Awesome ? proud moment
Congrats Jonielle!! ?????????
Congratulations happy for you