The JAAA/Puma National Junior & Senior Championships kicked off on June 26, 2025, at the National Stadium in Kingston, delivering an exciting first day of competition. Athletes showcased their prowess across various track and field events, setting the stage for thrilling performances throughout the championships. Day 2 is set to continue the excitement with a packed schedule of preliminary rounds and multi-event disciplines.

Day 1 Results Overview

Sprints – 100 Meter Dash Preliminaries:

The 100m dash preliminaries saw a strong display of speed across all age categories. In the Boys U18 100 Meter Dash, Jaydon Collins of HOLM led the qualifiers with a time of 10.46 seconds. Other top qualifiers included Malike Nugent (XLCR) at 10.61 seconds and Kyle Bodden (KO) at 10.65 seconds.

For the Boys U20 100 Meter Dash, Antonio Powell (UNAT) secured the fastest preliminary time at 10.52 seconds, followed closely by Ainsley McGregor (WOLB) at 10.69 seconds and Zachary Wallace (MAGG) at 10.58 seconds.

The Senior Women’s 100 Meter Dash preliminaries featured top Jamaican sprinters. Shericka Jackson (MVP) clocked an impressive 11.20 seconds, with Tia Clayton (MVP) and Tina Clayton (MVP) also performing strongly at 11.21 seconds and 11.27 seconds, respectively. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce (NIKE) also qualified with 11.33 seconds.

400 Meter Dash Preliminaries:

In the Senior Women’s 400 Meter Dash, Nickisha Pryce (PUMA) led the qualifiers with a swift 50.68 seconds. Other notable qualifiers advancing included Stacey Ann Williams (HURD) at 51.13 seconds and Dejanea Oakley (UG) at 51.30 seconds.

The Senior Men’s 400 Meter Dash saw Rusheen McDonald (MVP) dominate the preliminaries with a time of 45.40 seconds. Sean Bailey (ADID) and Delano Kennedy (UPTI) also showed strong performances, clocking 45.80 seconds and 45.95 seconds, respectively.

Hurdles – 400 Meter Hurdles Preliminaries:

Andrenette Knight (PUMA) topped the Women’s 400 Meter Hurdles with a time of 54.63 seconds. Assinie Wilson (TITAN) led the Men’s 400 Meter Hurdles with a time of 49.27 seconds.

Distance Running – 5000 Meter Run Finals:

The Men’s 5000 Meter Run Final concluded on Day 1, with Rahiem Walker (UNAT) securing first place with a time of 16:42.59. Omar Campbell (BBCO) finished second at 17:08.22, and Winston Dehaney (PURE) took third with 17:10.87.

Field Events – Finals:

In the Women’s Long Jump, Ackelia Smith (PUMA) claimed victory with a jump of 6.81m. Nia Robinson (HURD) followed in second with 6.52m. Abigail Bennett (MERL) won the Girls U18 Discus Throw with 47.57m. In the Women’s U20 Discus Throw, Shamoyea Morris (EAHS) placed first with 50.09m.

These results and the meet program provide a comprehensive look at the championships. For more detailed information and full results, both the “JAAA National Championships 2025 Day 1 Results.pdf” and “JAAA National Championships 2025 Day 2 Meet Program.pdf” files are available for download on the JAAA’s official website.