Jamaican Sprinters Shine at Astana Indoor Meet for Amin Tuyakov Prizes
Thompson and Clayton Win Gold
Kishane Thompson won gold in the men’s 60 metres at the Astana Indoor Meet for Amin Tuyakov Prizes.
Thompson’s Winning Performance
KAZAKHSTAN, CMC – The MVP Track Club duo of Jamaicans Kishane Thompson and Tia Clayton won gold at SSaturday’sAstana Indoor Meet for Amin Tuyakov Prizes.
Thompson got his indoor season off to a winning start at the opening World Athletics Indoor Tour Gold meeting of the year, capturing the 60-metre final in a time of 6.56 seconds.
Clayton’s Impressive Performance
However, the 23-year-old Olympic 100-meter silver medallist did cause some concern when he limped moments after winning the race.
Thompson had already signaled his intentions with a season-opening 6.48 seconds outdoors back in Jamaica last weekend, and he won comfortably ahead of OOman’sAli Anwar Baluchi and Japan Tada, who were second and third, respectively, in 6.60 and 6.62 seconds.
Twin Sisters Shine
Clayton, Thompson’s training partner, copped gold in the women’s equivalent on her way to setting a new meet record of 7.18 seconds, ahead of PPortugal’sLorene Bazolo in 7.34 seconds.
Clayton’s twin sister, Tina, claimed bronze in 7.36 seconds, the same time as fourth-place Magdalena Stefanowicz of Poland.
Conclusion
The MVP Track Club duo of Kishane Thompson and Tia Clayton made a strong start to the indoor season, winning gold at the Astana Indoor Meet for Amin Tuyakov Prizes. Thompson’s victory in the men’s 60 metres and Clayton’s impressive performance in the women’s equivalent set the tone for a promising season ahead.
FAQs
* Who won the men’s 60 metres at the Astana Indoor Meet for Amin Tuyakov Prizes?
Kishane Thompson
* Who won the women’s 60 metres at the Astana Indoor Meet for Amin Tuyakov Prizes?
Tia Clayton
* What was Kishane Thompson’s time in the men’s 60 metres?
6.56 seconds
* What was Tia Clayton’s time in the women’s 60 metres?
7.18 seconds