Abigail Campbell wins U17 400m at Carifta Games
Abigail Campbell wins U17 400m at Carifta Games

Three of the biggest names in Jamaica’s high school track and field have joined Hydel Eagles for the upcoming season.

The three are Abigail Campbell from Ferncourt, Camoy Binger and Olivia St. John, both from St. Jago.

In announcing the trio, Hydel wrote on social media, “You either win with us, or you watch us win.” – DJ Khaled ‘22.

Welcome, Eagles!”

Campbell was a silver medalist in the Cali 2022 World Under-20 Championships. She teamed up with Dejanea Oakley, Oneika McAnuff and Alliah Baker to take Jamaica to a season-best 3:31.59 for second behind the USA, who ran 3:28.06 to win the gold medal in the 4×400-meter relay.

Campbell, who also won the Class 2 girls’ 400 meter at Champs as well as the Carifta Games Under-17 title, will join McAnuff and Baker at Hydel.

Binger won the Class 3 girls’ 80-meter hurdles and finished second in the 100 meters final at Champs 2022. St. John is a 100/200-meter sprinter.

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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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