Jamaica’s women capture third straight 4x100m gold at World U-20 Champs
LIMA, Peru – Jamaica’s women strolled to a third straight 4x100m gold medal after running 43.39 seconds in the final at the World Athletics Under-20 Championships at Estadio Atletico de la Videna in Lima, Peru on Saturday.
They added to wins in Nairobi, Kenya in 2021 and Cali, Colombia two years ago.
After replacing Sabrina Dockery on the lead-off leg with 200m bronze medalist Shanoya Douglas, the Jamaican team used smooth baton changes to come from behind with what was essentially an easy win.
Alliah Baker ran the second leg, handing off to Briana Campbell with 100m champion Alana Reid cruising home.
Australia had finished second originally but were later disqualified along with the USA team. Switzerland were promoted to the silver medal position with a national Under-20 record 44.06 seconds and Canada took third with 44.60 seconds.
-Paul A Reid
