Top sprinters Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Shericka Jackson, as expected have been placed in separate semi-finals for the women’s 100m on Day 2 of the 2024 Jamaica Olympic Trials at Kingston’s National Stadium.
Fraser-Pryce, representing Elite Performance Track Club, eased to a brisk 10.98 seconds in the heats, securing the fastest qualifying time of the night and looking in good shape. The two-time Olympic 100m champion headlines the semi-final one heat, where she’ll face off against training partner Kemba Nelson, as well as notable contenders Natasha Morrison, Tina Clayton, and Jodean Williams.
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Meanwhile, Jackson, who clocked a solid season’s best of 10.99 seconds to win her heat on Thursday night, leads the pack in the second semi-final. The MVP Track & Field Club star cruised through the first round but is expected to be pushed a bit by a formidable lineup that includes Briana Williams, Lanae-Tava Thomas, Tia Clayton, Krystal Sloley, Shashalee Forbes, and Alana Reid.
The top three finishers from each semi-final heat, plus the next two fastest times overall, will advance to the final scheduled for later in the evening.
The semi-finals are set to start at 8:50 p.m. with the final going off at 10.45 p.m.
Women’s 100m Senior Semi-Finals Start List:
Heat 1:
1. Jonielle Smith (MVP Track & Field Club)
2. Niesha Burgher (University of Texas)
3. Jodean Williams (Sprintec Track Club)
4. Kemba Nelson (Elite Performance Track Club)
5. Natasha Morrison (MVP Track & Field Club)
6. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce (Elite Performance Track Club)
7. Ashanti Moore (Sprintec Track Club)
8. Tina Clayton (MVP Track & Field Club)
Heat 2:
1. Briana Williams (John Smith)
2. Lanae-Tava Thomas (Puma)
3. Tia Clayton (MVP Track & Field Club)
4. Krystal Sloley (University of Technology)
5. Shashalee Forbes (Sprintec Track Club)
6. Shericka Jackson (MVP Track & Field Club)
7. Shockoria Wallace (MVP Track & Field Club)
8. Alana Reid (NIKE)
