Trishana McGowan, broadcast journalist

I think Roshawn Clarke is off to an amazing first World Championships. The goal is already met for a first-timer — which is advancing to a final — and he has done so in fine fashion by breaking a 30-year-old national record while setting a new World Junior Record. The icing on the cake for the 19-year-old would be getting on the podium in one of the most competitive events at these championships. I think, like Antonio Watson, Roshawn is fearless. They give zero respect to their seniors — and that’s their edge.

Daveon Nugent, sports producer

Roshawn Clarke has so far had the kind of championships that one can only dream of as a teenager. With his time of 47.34 in the semi-finals he has smashed the 400m hurdles world junior record of 47.85, which he held jointly with Sean “Squirrel” Burrell, and took down the legendary Winthrop Graham’s national record of 47.60 that stood for 30 years. When I see him compete the words that come to my mind are “beast”, “machine”, “phenom”. He is truly a generational talent who has set the bar extremely high. However ,with Allison Dos Santos coming back from knee surgery and looking very dangerous it is going to be extremely difficult for him to medal. But, he is the kind of athlete that has no fear and with that, even the seemingly impossible becomes a reality.

Donald Smith, international athletics commentator

His efforts at the World Championships so far are a testament to his hard work and commitment. The fact that he broke the two-time Olympic 4x400m silver medallist Winthrop Graham’s 30-year-old national record of 47.60s tells you all you need to know. No matter what happens in that final, Roshawn has done well and at only 19 he can only get better — the final in and of itself is brawta! His chances are even better with the confidence he has. It will be about timing but, who knows, maybe he can spring a surprise.

Andre Lowe, sports journalist

Roshawn Clarke has already delivered one of the most impressive performances at these championships — both from a Jamaican perspective and by any standards. I know it’s not always easy for more casual fans to understand what times represent in certain events such as the 400m hurdles. We all know that 9.8 seconds is very fast in a 100m but to put things into context, Roshawn is 19 years old, competing in his first senior international championship, and running against the world record holder he managed to put down a time that only 15 men have bettered in the history of athletics. Stunning. Whatever happens next, Roshawn has already established himself as an exceptionally talented athlete and one who is here for today and tomorrow. I can’t wait to see what he does next. I certainly expect him to be in the mix coming into the home stretch. What happens after that, who knows?