Cindy Rose of Holmwood (4:57.23), Taiefa Gowe of Hydel (4:57.36), Rickeisha Simms of Edwin Allen (4:57.51), and Euvia Bennett of St Elizabeth Technical (4:58.34) are the main qualifiers for Wednesday’s final in the girls 1500m. Meanwhile, favorite Misha-Jade Samuels of St Jago’s clocked 4:53.90 minutes to move into the final of the Class Two Girls 1500m at the ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls Athletics Championships
After narrowly missing the cut for the marquee Championship of America race, the Jamaican team rebounded to capture the International final. This gritty performance showcased the squad’s immense resilience, proving that true champions rise above disappointment to dominate on the world stage. Read the full recap of William Knibb’s stunning bounce-back victory in Philadelphia
At the prestigious CARIFTA Games in St Georges, Grenada, 18‑year‑old Shanoya Douglas blazed to a 22.11 victory in the 200m—tying Allyson Felix as the 3rd fastest U20 woman in history. Just one week earlier, she had stunned the world with a 10.98 world lead in the 100m at Jamaican High School Champs. The Caribbean has a new sprint queen.
At the CARIFTA Games 2026 in Grenada, 18‑year‑old Shanoya Douglas blazed to a 22.11 victory in the 200m—tying Allyson Felix as the 3rd fastest U20 woman in history. Just one week earlier, she had stunned the world with a 10.98 world lead in the 100m at Jamaican High School Champs. The Caribbean has a new sprint queen.
Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah delivered a strong performance at the S.W. Isaac-Henry Invitational, winning the women’s 60-meter dash at the National Stadium. Her victory signals a confident start to the season and raises expectations ahead of major international competitions.
