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
The Caribbean continues to dominate collegiate track and field as four outstanding athletes from Jamaica and the British Virgin Islands have secured their places at the 2026 NCAA Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Oregon. Led by Jamaican standouts Shenese Walker, Gabrielle Matthews, and Dejanea Oakley, alongside British Virgin Islands sensation Adaejah Hodge, the region’s sprinting legacy remains stronger than ever. Their remarkable performances throughout the NCAA season have positioned them among the favorites to challenge for national titles and further elevate Caribbean excellence on the global stage.
Jamaica’s Shericka Jackson delivered another commanding statement at the Xiamen Diamond League, defeating Sha’Carri Richardson, Anavia Battle, and Shaunae Miller-Uibo in a highly anticipated rematch from the Shanghai Diamond League. Jackson clocked a season-best and meet-record 21.89 seconds as the top four finishers repeated the same order from the previous week — only faster.
Jamaica enjoyed another big moment on the international track circuit as Shericka Jackson captured the women’s 200m title at the Shanghai Diamond League. In comparison, fellow Jamaican Nickisha Pryce stormed to victory in the women’s 400m. The performances highlighted Jamaica’s continued dominance across multiple sprint events.
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.