The 2025 JAAA/Puma National Junior & Senior Championships concluded today, June 29, 2025, after several days of thrilling competition and outstanding performances at the National Stadium. The championships truly lived up to expectations, showcasing the depth of talent within Jamaican athletics, from rising junior stars to seasoned senior athletes.
The final day saw some electrifying finishes, none more so than in the senior hurdles events. The atmosphere was charged as the nation’s top hurdlers battled for supremacy.
In the Women 20+ 100 Meter Hurdles SENIOR Finals (Event 35), the race was a display of power and precision. Megan Tapper clinched the victory, demonstrating her formidable skill.
Women 20+ 100 Meter Hurdles SENIOR – Finals
# – World Athletics Qualifying Standard
| Place | BIB | Name | Age | Team | Time | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 103 | Megan Tapper | 31 | Elite Performance Track Club | 12.34 # | 0.1 |
| 2 | 4 | Ackera Nugent | 23 | Adidas | 12.41 # | 0.1 |
| 3 | 343 | Amoi Brown | 26 | MVP Track & Field Club | 12.67 # | 0.1 |
| 4 | 101 | Kerrica Hill | 20 | Elite Performance Track Club | 12.69 # | 0.1 |
| 5 | 429 | Yanique Thompson | 29 | Sprintec Track Club | 12.76 | 0.1 |
| 6 | 556 | Demisha Roswell | 27 | Unattached | 12.97 | 0.1 |
| 7 | 512 | Janela Spencer | 23 | The Ohio State University | 13.04 | 0.1 |
| 8 | 105 | Shimayra Williams | 30 | Elite Performance Track Club | 13.04 | 0.1 |
The Men 20+ 110 Meter Hurdles SENIOR Finals (Event 36) also delivered an exciting conclusion, with athletes pushing for every millisecond.
Men 20+ 110 Meter Hurdles SENIOR – Finals
# – World Athletics Qualifying Standard
| Place | BIB | Name | Age | Team | Time | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 411 | Orlando Bennett | 26 | Racers Track Club | 13.10 # | 0.4 |
| 2 | 26 | Demario Prince | 21 | Baylor University | 13.12 # | 0.4 |
| 3 | 113 | Tyler Mason | 30 | Elite Performance Track Club | 13.22 # | 0.4 |
| 4 | 308 | Jahiem Stern | 23 | Louisiana State University | 13.29 | 0.4 |
| 5 | 563 | Jerome Campbell | 23 | Unattached | 13.38 | 0.4 |
| 6 | 667 | Hansle Parchment | 35 | University of the West Indies | 13.39 | 0.4 |
| 7 | 538 | Lafranz Campbell | 28 | TRS | 13.49 | 0.4 |
The JAAA extends its heartfelt gratitude to all the athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers, sponsors, and supporters who contributed to making the 2025 JAAA/Puma National Junior & Senior Championships a resounding success. Your dedication, hard work, and passion for the sport truly made these championships live up to every expectation. We look forward to seeing these talents continue to shine on national and international stages.
Complete Results are available on the JAAA’s website, https://athleticsja.org
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