BEIJING, CHINA - AUGUST 29: Veronica Campbell-Brown of Jamaica, Natasha Morrison of Jamaica, Elaine Thompson of Jamaica and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaica celebrate after winning gold in the Women's 4x100 Metres Relay final during day eight of the 15th IAAF World Athletics Championships Beijing 2015 at Beijing National Stadium on August 29, 2015 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Veronica Campbell-Brown;Natasha Morrison;Elaine Thompson;Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Elaine Thompson-Herah are among 33 women down to contest the 100m at this weekend’s Jamaica Olympic Trials.

Fraser-Pryce, who recently became the second-fastest woman of all time, will enter with her 10.63s lifetime best clocking.
She is also the World champion and two-time Olympic champion (Beijing 2008 and London 2021).

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Thompson-Herah, the Rio 2016 Olympic Games sprint double champion, has a season-best of 10.78.

Natasha Morrison, 10.87, Briana Williams, 10.97 and Kemba Nelson, 10.98 are the only other Jamaicans under 11 seconds this season.

Thompson-Herah with 22.54, Shericka Jackson, 22.63, Fraser-Pryce, 22.66, Kevona Davis, 22.78 and Natalliah Whyte, 22.88 are the five fastest 200m runners.

In the men’s sprints, Jamaicans are below par this season.

Not one single Jamaican has broken 10 seconds this season as Nigel Ellis with 10.04, Yohan Blake and Dovonte Burnett, both with 10.05, are the closest.

Burnett, 20.29 and Tyquendo Tracey, 20.47, are the only Jamaicans under 20.5 this season.

The best in the women’s 400m are Stacey-Ann Williams, 50.34, Chris-Ann Gordon-Powell, 50.84 and Charokee Young, 50.85.
The men’s 400m is far off the pace as no one has gone sub-45. Sean Bailey, 45.24 and Christopher Taylor, 45.67, are the top two.

In the women’s 100m hurdles, some fireworks are expected from Britany Anderson, 12.58, Danielle Williams, 12.66 and Ackera Nugent, 12.76. Shimayra Williams, 12.83, Dazay Freeman, 12.85 and Megan Tapper, 12.87, will also be in the party.

Omar McLeod, who has a season-best of 13.01, should easily win the men’s 110m hurdles.

Ronda Whyte, 54.33, Janieve Russell, 54.75, Shiann Salmon, 54.97, Leah Nugent, 55.34 and Rushell Clayton, 56.80 are the top five in the women’s 400m hurdles.

Leonardo Ledgister, 48.79 and Kemar Mowatt, 48.91, are the only sub-49 400m hurdles runners in 2021.

Shanieka Ricketts, 14.98m, Kimberly Williams, 14.69m and Sabina Allen, 14.21m, are the leading three in the women’s triple jump.

The men’s triple jump will be the battle of the college men—Carey McLeod, 17.17m and O’Brien Waysome, 17.05m.
Tajay Gayle, 8.69m, will be challenged by McLeod, 8.34m, and Damar Forbes, 8.29m in the men’s long jump.

Shadae Lawrence, 67.06 and Shanice Love, 62.69m, are the top two in the women’s discus.
The men’s discus will have Fedrick Dacres, 66.01m, Kai Chang, 63.33m, Traces Smikle, 62.14 and Roje Stona, 61.95m.
Danniel Thomas-Dodd is down for the women’s shot put with her 19.26m season-best.

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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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