Andrenette Knight, Rasheed Dwyer and Chanice Porter were among the winners at the American Track League meeting in Marietta, Georgia on Saturday. There were also podium places for quarter-milers Rusheen McDonald, Demish Gaye as well as shot putter O’Dayne Richards.
Knight, 25, the fastest Jamaican woman over 400m hurdles this year, rebounded from her nasty fall at Jamaica’s national championship a week ago to win the event in 53.85. Tia’Adana Belle was the runner-up in 55.75 while Noelle Montcalm finished third in 56.67.
Dwyer, who will be travelling to the World Championships in Eugene, Oregon in less than two weeks, cruised to an easy victory in the 200m. He clocked 20.45 to finish ahead of Akeem Sirleaf, who ran a season-best 20.57 for second place. The final podium spot went to Mario Heslop, who ran 20.66.
Meanwhile, in the long jump, Chanice Porter, who will also represent Jamaica at the World Championships, jumped a season-best 6.55m to win the long jump. Tifanny Flynn soared out to 6.48m for second place as Sha’ Keda Saunders (6.43m) finished third.
O’Dayne Richards threw a season-best 20.47m to finish third in the men’s shot put competition that was won by New Zealand’s Tom Walsh with a mark of 21.69m. Roger Steen throw 21.47m for second place.
Back on the track, Shockoria Wallace, ran 11.25 to win the 100m over compatriots Olympians Natasha Morrison (11.33) and Remona Burchell (11.34).
Jamaica’s 400m record holder was second in the 400m clocking 45.43 to finish ahead of compatriot Demish Gaye (45.47) in the race won by South Africa’s Wayde van Niekerk in a season-best 44.58.
Tiffany James was the runner-up in the women’s race clocking 51.70. The one-lapper was won by Na ‘Asha Robinson in 51.54. Shakima Wimbley finished third in 52.22.
In the 800m, Ghana’s Alex Amankwa ran 1:45.14 to claim victory over Mexico’s Jesus Lopez (1:45.30) and Jamaica’s Rajay Hamilton (1:46.19).
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Edwin Allen second in Champions of America girls’ 4x800m as Union Catholic sets National Record
Edwin Allen had to settle for second position in the Championships of America high school girls’ 4x800m, as they were soundly beaten by New Jersey-based favourites Union Catholic in the final on day two of the 128th Penn Relays at the Franklin Field in Philadelphia on Friday.
Not only did Union Catholic defend their title, but the team of Jimmiea King, Peyton Hollis, Sophia Thompson, and Paige Sheppard did so in emphatic fashion, clocking a National Record of 8:41.20. They lowered the previous mark of 8:43.12 set in 2008 by Roosevelt.
Edwin Allen’s quartet of Tanesia Gardiner, Monique Stewart, Kevongaye Fowler, and Rickeisha Simms, gave a credible effort in second at 8:50.76, while Virginia-based South Lakes (8:50.8), were third.
The other Jamaican schools, Holmwood Technical (8:58.94) and Alphansus Davis (9:13.83), placed fifth and ninth respectively.
Hydel wins third Championship of America 4x400m title in a row at Penn Relays
Hydel High successfully defended their Championship of America 4x400m title on day two of the 128th Penn Relays at the Franklin Field in Philadelphia on Friday.
The quartet of Alliah Baker, Jody-Ann Daley, Nastassia Fletcher and Abigail Campbell combined to run 3:34.78 to win ahead of Bullis School (3:35.17) and Union Catholic (3:41.75).
Hydel captain Alliah Baker reacted to her second gold medal of the meet.
“I am not shocked but I’m very excited. This is my last year and I’m very happy to finish my last year with two gold medals,” she said.
Hydel have now won this event three straight times and five times in the last six years.
Hydel successfully defends High School Girls Championships of America 4x100m title
Hydel High successfully defended their High School Girls Championships of America 4x100m relay title, as Jamaican schools swept the podium on day two of the 128th Penn Relays at the Franklin Field in Philadelphia on Friday.
The team comprising Shemonique Hazel, Alliah Baker, Shania Myers and Jody-Ann Daley, clocked 44.71s in victory, as they fended off the challenge of Edwin Allen’s quartet Trezeguet Taylor, Theianna-Lee Terrelonge, Renecia Edwards and Jounee Armstrong of Edwin Allen, who clocked 44.96s. St Jago's team of Briana Campbell, Adora Campbell, Bryana Davidson and Quanna Walker, placed third in 45.14s.
Hydel’s captain Baker beamed with delight at the feat.
“We came out here to win and we executed we always say that we are one team, we are here for each other and so we just came out and delivered. We were confident, so we just told each other to stay calm and trust God,” she said shortly after the race.
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