Akan's Bobby Gaye Wilkins-Gooden (left) battles UTech's JunelleBromfield in a stirring run to eventually win the women's 400m atthe UTech Classic in 52.89. Bromfield was second in 52.91.
April 20, 2018
PHOTOS: UTECH CLASSIC HIGHLIGHTS
Jamaica Observer photographers Bryan Cummings and Garfield Robinson were well positioned to capture these images at the UTech Classic track and field meet at the National Stadium last Saturday. Here are their impressions of the annual meet.
All eight runners charge to the line in the men’s100m race won by Tyquendo Tracey (second right) in10.47 (-0.8 mps). At the back is Nesta Carter, who closesfast to finish sixth in 10.57.
Tissana Hickling of GC Fosterleaping to 6.62m to win thewomen’s long jump, caughtin mid-air.
Rushell Clayton of Swept Track Club is allalone on her way to winning the women’s 400mhurdles in 56.95 seconds at the UTech Classic.
UWI’s Isheka Binns swivels on her way to winning the women’s discus with a throw of 52.39m.
Schoolgirl Janique Burgher of EdwinAllen High clears the bar at 1.78m tocapture the women’s high jump.
UTech’s Shimayra Williams clearsa hurdle on her way to winning thewomen’s 100m hurdles event in13.54 seconds.
