by Alfonz Juck
Elaine Thompson, photo by PhotoRun.net
Yohan Blake, phoot by PhotoRun.netThompson 10.71 WL, Blake 9.90, A. Powell out
KINGSTON (JAM, Jun 23): Elaine Thompson confirmed huge shape with 10.71 (+0.8) World lead to win the 100 m at Jamaican Championships. Second Simone Facey 11.04 and third Jura Levy with PB 11.06 making the team, for relay remains fourth Natasha Morrison 11.09 and fifth Sashalee Forbes 11.10 PB. In men final Yohan Blake won in 9.90 (+0.9) ahead of Julian Forte 10.04 (but 9.99 PB in semis +0.8) and Senoj-Jay Givans 10.05. Fourth Michael Campbell 10.07 PB. Two candidates for national team berth were out because of the injuries, former world record holder Asafa Powell was forced to withdraw from final (10.15 in semifinal) due to achilles pain. Odean Skeen pulled out during the final, he clocked 10.05 (+0.5) in semifinals. Jaheel Hyde won the 400 m hurdles in 48.53 over Kemar Mowatt 48.53 and huge sensation with veteran Ricardo Cunningham at age of 36 improving to 48.83. In women 400 m hurdles surprise win for Rhonda Whyte 54.29 PB ahead of Ristanana Tracey 54.49 and Leah Nugent 54.54. Out for Janieve Russell 55.34, Nikita Tracey 55.70 and Kaliese Spencer 55.82. Kemoy Campbell won the 5000 m in 13:53.61, Jessica Noble long jump 646 PB (-0.3) and Kellion Knibb 62.73 discus Jamaican record. Fastest 400 m heat times for Demish Gaye 46.05 and Shericka Jackson 51.01.
