GRAND SLAM TRACK KINGSTON — Day 2
Tia Jones waves to the crowd after taking the win in the 100m Hurdles event. (Garfield Robinson)
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April 6, 2025

GRAND SLAM TRACK KINGSTON — Day 2

 

Dylan Beard (right) crosses the line in front in the 110m Hurdles (Short Hurdles) event at Grand Slam Track at the National Stadium on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Beard won in 13.29 seconds. From left are Daniel Roberts, Freddie Krittenden, and Cordell Tinch. (Garfield Robinson)

Melissa Jefferson (left) wins the women’s 100m in 11.11 seconds at Grand Slam Track at the National Stadium. Daryll Neita was fourth in 11.33. (Garfield Robinson)

Women’s Long Sprints Grand Slam Track champion Gabby Thomas is delighted after pocketing US$100,000 for her efforts. (Garfield Robinson)

Matthew Hudson-Smith (centre), 20.77 seconds, wins the men’s 200m ahead of Jereem Richards (right), 20.81, and Deandre Watkins, 20.91 (not in picture). Christopher Bailey (left) was fifth in 20.93. (Garfield Robinson)

 

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