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Xavier
Nairne
Akeen
Colley
Sachin
Dennis
Daveon Williams have run 54.17s and 54.60s
respectively, sending some signals that the event
may produce an eye-catching time. The medals
could however be snatched by those currently
under the radar.
SEASON’S BEST: Farr (Wol.) – 54.17m, Williams
(K.C.) – 54.60m, Henry (C.H.S) – 55.33m, Parkes
(StETHS) – 55.33m, Senior (Rus.) – 55.54m, Leslie
(C.H.S) – 56.50, James (J.C.) – 55.74, Brown (St.J.)
– 56.11.
400M HURDLES CLASS 1
Record: Jaheel Hyde (Wol.) – 49.01 (2015)
BARRETT LANDS GOLD FOR MONK STREET
1. T. Barrett (St.J.) ________________________
2. A. Francis (C.H.S.) ________________________
3. J. James (StETHS) ________________________
4. L. Ledgister (StETHS) ________________________
5. M. James King (C.H.S.) ________________________
6. M. Smith (J.C.) ________________________
7. R. Williams (Rhodes) ________________________
8. R. Lindo (Vere) _______________________
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FINALISTS
As the top protagonists tee up for battle, a lot of
attention will be placed on the time piece to see if
a sub-50.00 seconds is in the making. Jauavney
James returns to defend his title and one would
think it will be a cinch but the form chart seems
to suggest otherwise. James has been a shadow
of himself in his many outings to date, casting
doubts on the likelihood that the gold medal will
remain in Santa Cruz, St Elizabeth. Timor Barrett
is by contrast, oozing the type of confidence
that is difficult to ignore. Unbeaten this season,
Barrett is on a mission to unseat James en route
to securing his first Champs gold medal. The
field is of great depth and any mistake made
can prove costly. Aykeem Francis and Maliek
Smith are the returning finalists, who must not
be discounted.
SEASON’S BESTS: Barrett (St.J.) – 51.49s, Dyer
(StETHS) – 51.84s, Williams (Rhodes) – 52.40s,
James-King (C.H.S.) – 52.40s, Lindo (Vere.) –
52.96s, Francis (C.H.S.) – 53.32s, Dixon (C.H.S.) -
53.33s, Smith (J.C.) – 53.56s.
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100M CLASS III
Record: Jhevaughn Matherson (K.C.) – 10.85 (2013)
THE RECORD STAYS AT NORTH STREET
1. T. Stenneth (K.C.) ________________________
2. A. Kerr (K.C.) ________________________
3. K. Cook (Gr.Is.) ________________________
4. V. Vascianna (St.J.) ________________________
5. M. Johnson (Xlcr) ________________________
6. J. Birthwright (J.C.) ________________________
7. J. Barron (C.H.S.) ________________________
8. T. Smith (C.H.S.) ________________________
FINALISTS
Since Jhevaughn Matherson set the Class 3
record in 2013, a number of the subsequent
winners have come within range of breaking
it. Some were denied by unfavourable wind
conditions while others by not putting out full
effort. Terrique Stenneth has a glorious chance
of re-writing the record book, particularly if he
is given competition. Fourth at Champs last
year, Stenneth has shown testicular fortitude
to shrug off an early season set back when he
suffered a heartburn defeat at the hands of Taraj
Smith. He is now the howling favourite, having
posted 11.19s this season and now shows an air
of confidence that makes us believe he is close to
rewriting his teammate’s record.
SEASON’S BESTS: Stenneth (K.C.) – 11.19, Scott
(Rus.) –11.20, Kerr (K.C.) – 11.27, Cook (Gr.Isl.) –
11.32, Birthwright (J.C.) – 11.36, Johnson (Xclr)
– 11.40, Barron (C.H.S.) – 11.43, Clarke (K.C.) –
11.48.
100M CLASS II
Record: Raheem Chambers (C.H.S) – 10.29 (2014)
DENNIS’ UNPAID DUES
1. S. Dennis (StETHS) ________________________
2. X. Nairne (Wol.) ________________________
3. M. Everett (J.C.) ________________________
4. C. Stewart (C.H.S.) ________________________
5. R. Young (C.H.S.) ________________________
6. O. Peart (K.C.) ________________________
7. C. Campbell (Xlcr) ________________________
8. J. Douglas (J.C.) ________________________
FINALISTS
Last year’s winner of the Class III event, Sachin
Dennis, has no intention of paying any dues
having gone up to Class II. It is tempting to
concur particularly when one considers the
staggering 10.66s he posted at the Youngster
Goldsmith Athletic Classics to win the timedfinals.
It will however not be a walk in the park for
him based on some of the recent performances
from the chief contenders. This event is shaping
up to be a real barnburner especially when one
stops to imbibe the fast times produced by
Malachi Everette, Rosean Young and Xavier
Nairne. The athletes have done 10.66s, 10.68s
and 10.69s respectively, which sets up a mouthwatering
final not to be missed.
SEASON’S BESTS: Nairne (Wol.) – 10.58, Dennis
(StETHS) – 10.66, Everett (J.C.) – 10.66, Young
(C.H.S.) – 10.68, C. Stewart (C.H.S.) – 10.69, Peart
(K.C.) – 10.78, J. Crooks (Irwin) – 10.78, A. Bent
(Wm.Kn.) – 10.80.
100M CLASS I
Record: Zharnel Hughes (K.C.) – 10.12 (2014)
SHOW TIME!!!
1. J. Matherson (K.C.) ________________________
2. M. Stephens (C.H.S.) ________________________
3. D. Russell (C.H.S.) ________________________
4. A. Smith (St.C.) ________________________
5. D. Dunkley (J.C.) ________________________
6. A. Morrison (St.J.) ________________________
7. M. Brown (C.C.) ________________________
8. O. McPherson (Gr.Pt.) ________________________
FINALISTS
Very rarely Calabar and KC produce athletes
who are simultaneous frontrunners for the gold
medal in this event. Spectators are agog to see
the outcome of this encounter. Jhevaughn
Matherson made a forlorn attempt to out stride
Tyreke Wilson in a 200m match up in his final
year in Class 2 at Champs, failing to complete
the race in the process. He has had a handful of
victories over his main rivals from Calabar in the
sprints, all occurring outside of Champs except
during his glory days in Class 3. Matherson
has busted his chops this season preparing to
cross swords with his nemesis but words out
on the road is that Michael Stephens and
Dejour Russell lay in wait to ambush the purple
warrior. Not much is seen of the Calabar duo
over the distance but there are hot whispers that
Matherson’s 10.25s done at the Carifta Trials will
not be enough to take the gold medal.
SEASON’S BESTS: Matherson (K.C.) – 10.25,
Stephens (C.H.S.) – 10.37. Walker (St.G.C.) –
10.37, Morrison (St.J.) – 10.46, Smith (St.C.) –
10.50, D. Gray (Wol.) – 10.52, D. Dunkley (J.C.)
– 10.52, T. Wilson (C.H.S.) – 10.57, M. Scott (Xlcr)
– 10.57.