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
Jamaican sensation Dejanea Oakley delivered one of the greatest performances in NCAA history, storming to a record-breaking 48.79 seconds in the women’s 400 meters. The Georgia Bulldogs star shattered the NCAA record, set a new championship meet record, and moved to No. 2 on Jamaica’s all-time list behind only Nickisha Pryce.
Jamaica’s Shenese Walker delivered one of the biggest upsets of the NCAA Outdoor Championships, defeating record-breaking favorite Adaejah Hodge of the British Virgin Islands in the women’s 100m final. Hodge later bounced back in spectacular fashion, claiming the 200m title in a collegiate record performance.
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The legendary depth of Jamaica’s female sprinting prowess was on full display at Texas A&M University’s E.B. Cushing Stadium. On Saturday, June 6, 2026, rising star Sabrina Dockery and seasoned veteran Jodean Williams etched their names into the history books, both shattering the coveted 11-second barrier for the first time in…
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.