Shanoya Douglas on her way to 100m victory at the Jamaican U20 Championships (© Trackalerts.com)
Two-time world U20 medallist Shanoya Douglas secured a sprint double at the Jamaican U20 Championships (18-21 June), winning the 100m and the 200m in Kingston.
The 100m was one of the most anticipated events as it featured two of the most exciting and fiercely competitive Jamaican U20 athletes, racing each other for the first time since 2024. The ease with which both athletes won their semifinals created an electric atmosphere for their rematch.
In the final, world U20 leader Douglas ran 11.08 (0.1m/s) to overcome a spirited challenge from Theianna-Lee Terrelonge (11.18).
“I think she (Terrelonge) is very strong at the start, and I’m strong in the transition and the finish phases,” explained Douglas, who claimed a CARIFTA sprint triple in Grenada in April. “Once I get a decent start, I believe I will win because I believe in myself.”
Two days later, Douglas completed the sprint double – her third this season – by winning the 200m in 22.56.
“I didn’t execute the way I wanted, but I’m still pleased with the performance and I have a lot more to show in Oregon (World U20 Championships), where I am working towards winning the gold medal,” added Douglas, the world U20 4x100m gold and 200m bronze medallist in Lima two years ago.
Robert Miller achieved a PB of 49.96 to win the 400m hurdles, becoming the ninth fastest in Jamaican history. Behind Miller, a close race unfolded between Jahvanie Tyrell and Joshua Wint, the photo finish camera confirming a win for Tyrell by just three thousandths of a second, as both were timed at 50.27.
CARIFTA Games champion Tiana Marshall continued her dominance in the 100m hurdles, winning in 13.10 (1.7m/s).
“I’m very excited to be going to Eugene for the World U20 Championships,” said Marshall, who sits third on this year’s world top list. “It’s the biggest championships for me this season and I’m excited to see what I will do out there.”
Marquies Page, who missed the CARIFTA Games earlier this year, booked his ticket to Oregon with a sublime run in the 110m hurdles. After a sluggish start, Page smoothly reeled in the field and overtook early leader Taj-Oneil Gordon. Page’s winning time was 13.34, while Gordon recorded a PB of 13.37.
“My approach to the first three hurdles wasn’t the best, but I shook it off, got back my rhythm and finished the race,” explained Page.
Daniella Dixon maintained her composure in the 400m final to fend off the fast-finishing CARIFTA U17 champion Shameika McLean, winning in 52.64 to McLean's 52.76.
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