June 24, 2022
National Trials: Powell, Cox lead pack into 400m semis
Former Kingston College star Jevaughn Powell of the University of Texas El Paso, was quickest into the semi-finals of the men’s 400m clocking 45.56 in winning heat three ahead of Gregory Prince in 45.73.
Racer’s Anthony Cox was second fastest overall stopping the clock at 45.70 while Nathon Allen was third fastest with 45.75. He edged Akeem Bloomfield of Tumbleweed Track Club who did 45.77. Olympic finalist Christopher Taylor also of Tumbleweed was seventh fastest with 45.80.
Veteran Javon Francis (45.94) and national record holder Rusheen McDonald (45.82) also advanced.