World Relays: Strong Jamaican team lead qualifiers for women’s 4x100m
Jonielle Smith anchors Jamaica in the women’s 4x100m. (Photo: Garfield Robinson)
Latest News, Sports
May 2, 2026

World Relays: Strong Jamaican team lead qualifiers for women’s 4x100m

A strong Jamaican women’s 4x100m team ran 41.96 seconds to lead the qualifiers for Sunday’s final at the Debswana World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, Botswana.

The team of Shericka Jackson, Jodean Williams, Lavanya Williams and Jonielle Smith won their heat ahead of Germany, who were second in 42.44 seconds, and Portugal who ran a national record 43.11 seconds for third.

The result saw Jamaica qualify for the event at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship to be held in Budapest, Hungary in September and the World Athletics Championships Beijing next year.

Belgium, France and Nigeria were disqualified, but will be allowed to compete in the second qualifying round on Sunday.

-Paul A Reid

Tags:

4x100m Jodean Williams Jonielle Smith Lavanya Williams Shericka Jackson World Relays
img img
0 Comments · Make a comment

ALSO ON JAMAICA OBSERVER

Duplantis ‘nervous but fired up’ for Diamond League opener
International News, Latest News, Sports
Duplantis ‘nervous but fired up’ for Diamond League opener
May 15, 2026
SHANGHAI, China (AFP) — Pole vault world record-holder Armand "Mondo" Duplantis admitted to nerves on the eve of the new Diamond League season on Frid...
Deadly Ebola outbreak declared in eastern DR Congo
International News, Latest News
Deadly Ebola outbreak declared in eastern DR Congo
May 15, 2026
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AFP) — A deadly outbreak of the Ebola virus has been declared in Ituri province in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a ...

HOUSE RULES

  1. We welcome reader comments on the top stories of the day. Some comments may be republished on the website or in the newspaper; email addresses will not be published.
  2. Please understand that comments are moderated and it is not always possible to publish all that have been submitted. We will, however, try to publish comments that are representative of all received.
  3. We ask that comments are civil and free of libellous or hateful material. Also please stick to the topic under discussion.
  4. Please do not write in block capitals since this makes your comment hard to read.
  5. Please don't use the comments to advertise. However, our advertising department can be more than accommodating if emailed: advertising@jamaicaobserver.com.
  6. If readers wish to report offensive comments, suggest a correction or share a story then please email: community@jamaicaobserver.com.
  7. Lastly, read our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy

Polls

Recent Posts

Archives

Logo Jamaica Observer
Breaking news from the premier Jamaican newspaper, the Jamaica Observer. Follow Jamaican news online for free and stay informed on what's happening in the Caribbean
Featured Tags
Categories
Ads
img
Jamaica Observer, © All Rights Reserved