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Just when you thought the drama was over, Jamaica’s high school track and field scene throws another curveball! After the electrifying Carifta Trials that set Jamaica on course for a dominant showing at the upcoming Carifta Games, the GC Foster Classic emerged as a last-minute stage for athletes on the bubble to secure their spot at the prestigious ISSA Grace Kennedy Boys and Girls Championships, happening in just eight days!
The John Wolmer Speed Fest cancellation sent organizers scrambling to find opportunities for these athletes, and the GC Foster Classic stepped up, even if it meant exceeding capacity. Notably, while the 100m event was designated for seniors only, exceptions were made to allow crucial qualifying runs. The results? Overwhelmingly positive, keeping the Champs fever burning bright.
GC Foster Classics 2024 - Results (282 downloads)However, the GC Foster Classic also sparked some intrigue. The absence of powerhouses Hydel High and Edwin Allen High, the reigning champion and runner-up from the 2023 Girls Champs respectively, raised eyebrows. Did they choose strategic training over competition?
Meanwhile, the Central Athletics Championships Regional Meet from last month offered hints about potential showdowns. Edwin Allen’s dominant win suggests they might have the edge heading into the Girls Champs.
On the Boys’ side, the Corporate Area Regional Meet saw Kingston College dominate with a commanding 461 points, followed by Calabar High (382.5) and Jamaica College (321.5).
Historically, these regional meets often serve as reliable indicators for the upcoming Champs – Central Champs for Girls and Corporate Area for Boys.
But the spotlight shouldn’t solely focus on the traditional powerhouses. The Western and Eastern Championships boast firepower too. St. Elizabeth Technical High’s Habiba Harris, a powerhouse Class 1 sprint hurdler, and Muschett High’s talented Shanoya Douglas, a potential champion in Class 2, are just a few names to watch. Plus, contenders from the Eastern Championships, Port Antonio High and St. Mary High, are sure to be in the mix.
With eight days left until the official ISSA Championships kick off, the GC Foster Classic served as a final hurrah for athletes and a thrilling prelude to what promises to be an epic Champs!
Get ready for a week of electrifying competition, unexpected upsets, and Jamaican athletic talent at its finest.