The curtain has fallen on the JAAA CARIFTA Trials 2026 at the National Stadium in Kingston, and the results confirm that Jamaica is poised to send one of its most formidable squads in recent memory to Grenada. Over three days of intense competition from March 6–8, 2026, junior athletes across the U17 and U20 categories pushed their limits, leaving fans and selectors in awe of the depth of talent currently in the island’s track and field program.

While the final team will be officially announced in the coming weeks, the performances on the track and in the field have already set a high bar. Below are the standout top-two performances from the signature events that defined the trials.

Track Highlights

100m Dash

The short sprints provided some of the most electric moments of the weekend, particularly in the U20 Girls’ category where the winning time dipped well below the 11.10s mark.

  • Under 20 Girls: 1. Shanoya Douglas (11.06s); 2. Natrece East (11.53s).
  • Under 20 Boys: 1. Riquelme Reid (10.16s); 2. Sanjay Seymore (10.20s).
  • Under 17 Girls: 1. Rihanna Scott (11.68s); 2. Azaria Harris (11.69s).
  • Under 17 Boys: 1. Kai Kelly (10.44s); 2. Joshua Ricketts (10.49s).

200m Dash

The half-lap events saw several athletes complete impressive sprint doubles.

  • Under 20 Girls: 1. Shanoya Douglas (22.58s); 2. Natrece East (23.48s).
  • Under 20 Boys: 1. Sanjay Seymore (20.95s); 2. Deequan Maragh (21.06s).
  • Under 17 Girls: 1. Shayon Smith (24.32s); 2. Danelia Clarke (24.42s).
  • Under 17 Boys: 1. Mario Ross (21.18s); 2. Tyler Morgan (21.35s).

400m Dash

Strength and strategy were on full display in the quarter-mile finals.

  • Under 20 Girls: 1. Davine Dickenson (53.57s); 2. Annastacia Hall (53.61s).
  • Under 20 Boys: 1. Zachary Wallace (45.77s); 2. Junior Gallimore (45.87s).
  • Under 17 Girls: 1. Shameika McLean (53.39s); 2. Daniellia Dixon (54.70s).
  • Under 17 Boys: 1. Diwayne Sharpe (47.23s); 2. Jason Pitter (47.75s).

Field Highlights

Discus Throw

Jamaica’s strength in the throws continues to grow, with massive marks recorded in the U20 boys’ division.

  • Under 20 Girls: 1. Able Deborah (49.86m); 2. Marla-Kay Lampart (47.49m).
  • Under 20 Boys: 1. Joseph Salmon (63.44m); 2. Kamari Kennedy (55.37m).
  • Under 17 Girls: 1. Dajounae Rudolph (44.73m); 2. ZoeyAnn Plummer (43.02m).
  • Under 17 Boys: 1. Jhaidon-Mickai Williams (52.68m); 2. Xavier Tracey (47.72m).

Shot Put

  • Under 20 Girls: 1. Able Deborah (14.38m); 2. Marla-Kay Lampart (13.40m).
  • Under 20 Boys: 1.Khaleel Henry (17.98m); 2. Javontae Smith (17.93m).
  • Under 17 Girls: 1. Shamanda Wilmot (13.95m); 2. ZoeyAnn Plummer (11.45m).
  • Under 17 Boys: 1. Ashan Haffenden (14.83m); 2. Jo’vaughn Daley (14.44m).

Triple Jump

  • Under 20 Girls: 1. Sabrina Atkinson (12.44m); 2. Akaylea Brown (12.22m).
  • Under 20 Boys: 1. Michael-Andre Edwards (15.78m); 2. Rekelme Hunter (15.07m).
  • Under 17 Girls: 1. Dashanelle Clarke (11.98m); 2. Jannessa Allen (11.96m).
  • Under 17 Boys: 1. Joshua Patrick (14.60m); 2. Talshawn Edwards (14.51m).

High Jump

  • Under 20 Girls: 1. Zavien Bernard (1.70m); 2. Akaylea Brown (1.60m), 2. Gabrilla Treasure (1.60m).
  • Under 20 Boys: 1. Michael Neil (2.05m); 2. Kabiki Thomas (2.05m).
  • Under 17 Girls: 1. Stefvanco Henry (1.70m); 2. Kemoya Campbell (1.70m).
  • Under 17 Boys: 1. Joshua Parchment (1.90m); 2. Shamar Shaw (1.90m).

What’s Next?

With the CARIFTA Trials concluded, the focus of the Jamaican athletics world shifts briefly to the World Athletics Indoor Championships. However, the local calendar is quickly approaching its peak. Fans globally are already buzzing for the “Greatest Show on Earth”—the 2026 ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls Championships, scheduled for March 24–28, 2026.

If the performances at these trials are any indication, “Champs” 2026 is set to be a record-breaking affair before our athletes head to Grenada to defend their regional crown.

Detailed results can be found at https://athleticsja.org/all-downloads/download-info/jaaa-carifta-trials-2026-results/.