The World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, are set to be a showcase of global talent, with a strong contingent of Jamaican athletes poised to make a significant impact. Based on recent performances and previews from World Athletics, here is a look at the athletes and teams to watch.

Women’s Events

100m: The women’s 100m will be a poignant event for Jamaican fans as it marks the farewell global competition for the legendary Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce. The five-time world champion, now 38, will lead the charge alongside new national champion Tina Clayton, who boasts the third-fastest time of the season at 10.81. While her twin sister, Tia Clayton, will not compete in the individual event due to a recent injury, she is a key part of the relay squad.

200m: Defending champion Shericka Jackson will be a formidable force in the women’s 200m. She holds the championship record of 21.41 and is looking to add to her impressive medal tally. Despite a recent injury, she is showing strong form, and her experience makes her a definite contender. The Jamaican team also includes national champion Ashanti Moore and Gabrielle Matthews.

100m Hurdles: Jamaica has a strong presence in the women’s 100m hurdles. Defending world champion Danielle Williams, an experienced campaigner, is in excellent form with a season’s best of 12.31. She will be joined by Ackera Nugent, who has had a confidence-boosting season with two Diamond League wins and a new personal best of 12.30. Megan Tapper, the Tokyo Olympic bronze medalist, is also a serious medal contender, having recently set a new personal best of 12.34.

400m: Keep an eye on Nickisha Pryce and Dejanea Oakley in the women’s 400m, as both are mentioned as potential rising stars to watch.

4x100m Relay: The Jamaican women’s 4x100m team, featuring the veteran leadership of Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Shericka Jackson, alongside the rising stars Tina and Tia Clayton, is motivated to challenge the US for relay supremacy. After missing the podium at the Paris Olympics, the team will be eager to perform and give Fraser-Pryce a fitting send-off.

4x400m Relay: The women’s 4x400m team is aiming for a strong performance after a disappointing finish in the last Olympic final. With a history of success, including a silver medal at the last two World Championships, they have a point to prove and are a strong medal contender.

Men’s Events

100m: The men’s 100m features an incredibly talented Jamaican squad. Kishane Thompson is highlighted as the “form male sprinter of 2025” with a stunning season’s best of 9.75. He and teammate Oblique Seville, who also has a season’s best of 9.83, have both bested rival Noah Lyles this season, making them strong contenders for medals. Ackeem Blake is also in the mix, having run under 10 seconds this season.

200m: The men’s 200m will see Bryan Levell represent Jamaica. The 21-year-old has a season’s best of 19.69, placing him third on the world list for the year and giving him strong medal chances. The legendary Usain Bolt holds the championship record in this event.

4x100m Relay: While Jamaica has had past success in this event with Usain Bolt, the current team is not lacking in talent. The bronze medalists from the Budapest championships—Ackeem Blake, Oblique Seville, Ryiem Forde, and Rohan Watson—will be joined by Kishane Thompson, making for a potent combination. Their season’s best of 37.80 ranks them third in the world.

For the full event schedule and more information, you can view the dedicated World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 timetable here.