Jamaican sprint hurdlers, Yanique Thompson and Britany Anderson, emerged victorious at the ISTAF World Athletics Continental Tour Silver meet in Berlin, Germany, yesterday. Thompson, a bronze medalist at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, displayed her exceptional skills and crossed the finish line in an impressive time of 12.73 seconds. Anderson, the silver medalist from the 2022 World Championships and returning from injury, secured second place with a time of 12.89 seconds.
In addition to Thompson and Anderson’s achievements, three other Jamaican athletes delivered remarkable performances. Zandrion Barnes claimed a well-deserved second place in the men’s 400m race, completing it in 45.47 seconds. The event was won by Germany’s Jean Paul Bredau, who finished with a time of 45.04 seconds.
Omar McLeod, who had previously achieved a third-place finish at the Wanda Diamond League meet in Rome, replicated his success at the Berlin meet, once again securing third place with a time of 13.28 seconds. Paris Olympic Games champion, Grant Holloway from the United States, emerged victorious with a phenomenal time of 13.14 seconds, closely followed by Japan’s Rachid Murutake in second place with 13.21 seconds.
Danniel Thomas Dodd showcased her prowess in the women’s shot put event, clinching third place with her impressive throw of 18.35 meters. Jessica Schilder from the Netherlands emerged as the event’s winner with a remarkable throw of 19.70 meters.
Last Saturday, at the World Athletics Challenger meet in Białysto, Poland, Shashalee Forbes, representing Jamaica, secured first place in the women’s 100m race. Forbes completed the race in an exceptional time of 11.21 seconds. Basant Hemida from Egypt secured second place with a time of 11.50 seconds, while Estonia’s Oilme Voro rounded off the top three with a time of 11.61 seconds.
The outstanding performances of these Jamaican athletes continue to demonstrate their talent, dedication, and dominance in the world of sprint hurdling and athletics as a whole. Their remarkable achievements serve as an inspiration to aspiring athletes worldwide.