Brianna Lyston, hailing from Jamaica and proudly representing LSU University, showcased an impressive display of skill in the 200m race. As a sophomore, she had already made a name for herself at Hydel High School in Jamaica. Despite contending with a strong wind assistance of +3.1 m/s, surpassing the permitted limit of 2.0 m/s, Lyston executed her race with precision, clocking an impressive time of 20.46 seconds.
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