Jamaican Sprinters Shine at World Indoor Qualifier Meet
Jamaican sprinters Tia Clayton and Rohan Watson made impressive showings at the World Indoor Qualifier meet at G.C. Foster College on Saturday, winning the 60-meter events.
Women’s 60-meter Final
The eagerly anticipated clash between Clayton and pre-race favorite Jodean Williams of SprinTec never materialized. Williams pulled out of the final after producing a personal best of 7.07 seconds in the preliminary round. Clayton took full advantage of her absence to win in a personal best of 7.08 seconds, with MVP teammate Natasha Morrison second in 7.09, Barbados’ Kishawna Niles of UTech third in 7.12, and Shericka Jackson fourth in 7.14 seconds.
Men’s 60-meter Final
Watson, the former national senior men’s 100-metre champion, continued his strong form this season by capturing the men’s race in a season’s best 6.50 seconds. MVP claimed the top three places in the race, with Nishion Ebanks second in 6.57 and Michael Campbell claiming third in 6.60 seconds.
Other Results
In other results, Barbados’ Sada Williams, representing MVP, was an easy winner in the women’s 200 meters, clocking a season’s best 23.44 seconds, with Alliah Baker of Elite Performance second in 23.61, with Roneisha McGregor of UWI Mona taking third in 23.64. Adrian Kerr won the men’s 200 meters in a personal best of 20.47 seconds. Ackeem Blake of Dynamic Speed was second in 20.49, while his teammate Sandrey Davison secured third in 20.75 seconds.
Conclusion
The performances of Tia Clayton and Rohan Watson have given Jamaican fans a glimmer of hope for the upcoming season. With their impressive showings at the World Indoor Qualifier meet, they have established themselves as top contenders in their respective events.
FAQs
- Who won the women’s 60-meter final?
Tia Clayton won in a personal best of 7.08 seconds. - Who won the men’s 60-meter final?
Rohan Watson won in a season’s best 6.50 seconds. - Who won the women’s 200 meters?
Sada Williams of MVP won in a season’s best 23.44 seconds. - Who won the men’s 200 meters?
Adrian Kerr won in a personal best of 20.47 seconds.
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