Day Two of the National Championship was electrifying, with new national champions being crowned, world-leading performances, and numerous personal bests being set.
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Kishane Thompson made headlines around the world by clocking a blistering 9.77s to win the 100m and secure his spot as the 9th fastest man ever, earning his first Olympic team berth. The crowd roared as Oblique Seville equaled his personal best of 9.82s to claim second place, while Akeem Blake finished strong with a season-best 9.92s, completing Jamaica’s Olympic qualifiers in style.
Shericka Jackson blazed to victory in the women’s 100m, clocking an impressive 10.84s to claim her spot as national champion. Tia Clayton gave an outstanding performance, finishing second with a time of 10.90s to secure her spot in her first Olympic team. Meanwhile, the veteran and two-time Olympic 100m champion, Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce, clinched her fifth Olympic team spot with a time of 10.94s.
The junior athletes delivered an exhilarating showdown, as Gary Card from Wolmers Boys stole the show, winning the boys under 20 100m in a sensational 10.07s. Deandre Daley followed closely behind, finishing second with a time of 10.16s. The girls under 20 100m saw Thieanna-Lee Terrelonge maintaining her exceptional form from earlier in the season, winning in a time of 11.13s, with Shanoya Douglas finishing second in 11.28s.
In an intense display of talent, Deandre Watkin claimed the title of National Champion in the men’s 400m, recording an impressive time of 44.48s. Sean Bailey and Jevaughn Powell showcased their prowess, finishing second and third with times of 44.68s and 44.79s, respectively.
The men’s 800m finals were equally thrilling, with Tarees Rhoden securing the championship in a scintillating time of 1:45.94s. Nevasky Anderson and Dennick Luke claimed second and third place with times of 1:47.01 and 1:47.36, rounding out the top 3.
There was a major upset in the men’s 400m hurdles as Malik James-King stunned the world with an impressive time of 47.42s to take the national championship. Roshawn Clarke, the national junior record holder, finished second in 48.04s, while the veteran Jaheel Hyde claimed third place with 48.35s.
The women’s 400m hurdles final results were equally breathtaking, with Rushelle Clayton maintaining her superb form to win in a scorching time of 52.51s. Janieve Russell and Shiann Salmon secured second and third place with times of 53.33s and 53.71s, respectively.
The field events also captivated the audience, with multiple national champions being crowned. Shadea Lawrence triumphed in the women’s discus with a massive throw of 61.11m, while Lushane Wilson caused a stir by clinching victory in the men’s high jump with an impressive clearance of 2.25m.