#Champs2023: Cole, Reid cruises to Class 1 Girls 100m semis
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Edwin Allen High’s Serena Cole and Alana Reid of Hydel High eased into the semi-final round of the Class 1 Girls 100m at the ISSA/Grace Kennedy Boys and Girls Athletics Championships on Tuesday.
Cole, who is vetted as the favourite to win the title, clocked an easy 11.57 seconds to qualify.
But Cole will receive tough competition from Reid, who pulled a surprise win at this year’s edition of Central Athletics Championships earlier this month. However, Reid recorded 11.81 seconds to win heat three.
Alexis James of Petersfield High (11.74), Cole’s teammate Tonie-Ann Forbes 11.80) and St Catherine High’s Kamaria Knight (11.89) are also in the mix.
The Class 1 girls will line up for the semis of the event on Wednesday at 6:12 pm.