World leader and hot Olympic 110m hurdles favourite Omar McLeod brought the house down when he captured the event in 13.01 seconds at the Supreme Ventures Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) National Senior Championships at the National Stadium last night.

McLeod, the former Kingston College standout, made use of the absence of the injured Olympic silver medallist Hansle Parchment, to shake off the persistent Duece Carter and Andrew Riley and defend his title fairly easy behind a wind of (0.4 mps). Carter was second in 13.21 seconds, with Riley third in 13.49 seconds. Young Tyler Mason was fourth in 13.56 seconds.

Meanwhile, the 2013 World Championships 200m gold medallist Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce advanced to the final of the 200m, finishing second in semi-final one in 23.15 seconds (-1.1 mps). The race was won by Simone Facey in 22.81 with Audra Segree third in 23.16 seconds.

The little known Kali Davis-White of the University of Tennessee sneaked through from lane two and edged both Samantha Henry-Robinson and Veronica Campbell-Brown, who were both trying to conserve in the straight after splendid curve runs. Davis-White won in 23.02 seconds with Henry-Robinson second with 23.06 and Campbell-Brown third in 23.07. All three are through to the final.

World Championship 200m silver medallist Elaine Thompson cantered home in 23.34 seconds with the hardest part of her race appearing to be her effort to contain herself from running too fast. Kerron Stewart was second in 23.45 seconds into a headwind of -0.9 mps.

An imperious-looking Julian Forte of MVP sped to an impressive 20.21 seconds (-0.1 mps) to win the 200m semi-final one ahead of Olympic bronze medallist Warren Weir in 20.74 seconds, and Kavean Smith of UTech in 20.82 seconds.

Nickel Ashmeade took semi-final two in 20.48 (0.5 mps) ahead of Renard Howell in 20.52 and Oshane Bailey third in 20.57 seconds.

Yohan Blake, fresh from his 100m exploits, looked awesome in winning semi-final three in 20.29 seconds, running out of lane seven and had a lot in reserve with a wind of +1.0 mps. Everton Clarke of GC Foster was second in 20.25 seconds, ahead of 2014 Commonwealth Games champion Rasheed Dwyer in 20.46 seconds.

Earlier, the diminutive Natoya Goule once again led from start to finish in defending her 800m crown in style in 2:00.23 minutes. National record holder Kenia Sinclair chased her relentlessly and was second in 2:01.11 as both dipped below the Olympic standard of 2:01.50 minutes. Semoya Campbell, who achieved the qualifying mark last year, was third in 2:02.86 minutes.

The men were not so fortunate as 800m winner Jowayne Hibbert stopped the clock at 1:47.51 minutes, which was just outside the Olympic qualifying mark of 1:46.00. Sadiki White was second in 1:47.66 with Strymar Livingston third with 1:47.93 minutes.

Christine Day won the battle of the wills between herself and fellow 2015 World Championship mile relay gold medallist Shericka Jackson as both qualified easily for the 400m final. Day, who was fourth at the World Championships, won in 50.43 seconds ahead of Jackson, the bronze medallist in 51.46 seconds. Chrisann Gordon was third with 51.51 seconds.

Immediately after, Stephenie-Ann McPherson, who seems to have really improved, destroyed a quality field including veteran Novlene Williams-Mills and Anneisha McLaughlin-Whilby to stake her claim into the final with the fastest time of 50.31 seconds. Williams-Mills closed well for second in 50.89 seconds, with McLaughlin-Whilby third in 51.35 seconds.

An interesting men’s 400m final will be in store at 6:10 pm today as national champion Javon Francis, along with Peter Matthews recorded the fastest times of 45.26 seconds. National record holder Rusheen McDonald, who toyed with his opponents, looked very good in placing second in his semi-final with 45.32, just behind Fitzroy Dunkley in 45.31 seconds. Javere Bell was third in 45.51 seconds.

But the biggest cheer went up for 16-year-old Christopher Taylor, who fought hard for third in semi-final one in 45.68 seconds. The Calabar High student was the eighth fastest into the final. The race was won by an easy-looking Nathon Allen in 45.47 ahead of Jonia McDonald with 45.61 seconds.

Fedrick Dacres defended his discus title, capturing the event with 62.27m ahead of Chad Wright with 61.83 and Traves Smikle with 61.72m. Jason Morgan was fourth with 59.08m.

Danniel Thomas of Kent State University won the women’s shot put with a throw of 16.84m, well ahead of St Jago High schoolgirl Janell Fullerton with 15.03m. Latifah Smith of Excelsior High was third with 14.25m.

Thomas, 23, who has a personal best of 17.76m established last July, should safely be on the plane to Rio with the Olympic qualifying mark being 17.75m.

Chanice Porter won the women’s long jump with a leap of 6.59m with a wind of +0.2 mps ahead of Jessica Noble of University of Technology (UTech) with 6.28m. Tricia Moss was third with 6.13m.

Former Wolmer’s Boys’ standout Christoff Bryan of Kansas State University just failed in his attempt to make the Olympic qualifying mark of 2.29m, clearing 2.25m with the help of the crowd. Matthew Campbell was second with 2.10m.

Damar Phillips booked his ticket to the Rio Olympics after capturing the long jump with a leap of 8.16m, just above the Olympic qualifying mark of 8.15m. Jerome Wilosn was second with 7.61, with St Jago High schoolboy third with 7.56m.