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World Athletics Championships women’s 200m bronze medal winner Shericka Jackson (right) of Jamaica takes an ussie with silver medallist Amy Hunt (left) of Great Britain and gold medallist Melissa Jefferson-Wooden of United States during the medal ceremony. Photo: Garfield Robinson
Athletics, Sports, World Champs
September 21, 2025

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From left: Jamaica’s Dejanea Oakley, Nickisha Pryce, Stacey-Ann Williams and Roniesha McGregor pose at the end of their women’s 4x400m relay heat.Photo: Garfield Robinson

From left: Jamaica’s Dejanea Oakley, Nickisha Pryce, Stacey-Ann Williams and Roniesha McGregor pose at the end of their women’s 4x400m relay heat. Photo: Garfield Robinson

Kenya’s Emmanuel Wanyonyi reacts to winning gold in the men’s 800m final during the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, on Saturday. (Photo: AFP)Photo: AFP

Kenya’s Emmanuel Wanyonyi reacts to winning gold in the men’s 800m final during the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, on Saturday. (Photo: AFP) 

Chad Wright of Jamaica contests the men’s discus throw during the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, on Saturday. (Photo: Garfield Robinson)Photo: Garfield Robinson

Chad Wright of Jamaica contests the men’s discus throw during the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, on Saturday. (Photo: Garfield Robinson) 

Jamaica’s Ryiem Forde (right) attempts to pass the baton to teammate Kishane Thompson (centre) in the men’s 4x100m relay heats during the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, on Saturday. Also pictured is France’s Theo Schaub.Photo: AFP

Jamaica’s Ryiem Forde (right) attempts to pass the baton to teammate Kishane Thompson (centre) in the men’s 4x100m relay heats during the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, on Saturday. Also pictured is France’s Theo Schaub. Photo: AFP

Jamaica’s Fedrick Dacres reacts in the men’s discus throw competition. (Photo: Garfield Robinson)Photo: Garfield Robinson

Jamaica’s Fedrick Dacres reacts in the men’s discus throw competition. (Photo: Garfield Robinson) 

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