Oakley wins 400m on pro debut at PreFontaine Classic
Dejanae Oakley (Instagram: dejaneaoakley)
Latest News, Sports
July 4, 2026

Oakley wins 400m on pro debut at PreFontaine Classic

Jamaica’s Dejanae Oakley made a triumphant start to her professional career on Friday, winning the women’s 400m at the PreFontaine Classic at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon.

Oakley, who recently won the NCAA 400m outdoor title at the same track, clocked 49.64 seconds as she held off American Aaliya Butler who was second in 49.97 seconds with Jamaican national champion Stacey-Ann Williams placing third in 50.12 seconds.

The Wanda Diamond League meet continues on Saturday with another 13 Jamaicans set to participate on the main day of competition.

Sprinters Tina and Tia Clayton, Shericka Jackson, and Bryan Levell; sprint hurdlers Ackera Nugent, Danielle Williams and Demario Prince; as well as shot putter Rajindra Campbell are among the Jamaicans set to compete.

-Paul A Reid

Tags:

Dejanae Oakley Diamond League PreFontaine Classic
0 Comments · Make a comment

ALSO ON JAMAICA OBSERVER

Latest News, News
NSWMA removes derelict vehicles from Norwood community
October 29, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica — The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) on Thursday morning intensified its efforts to rid communities of abandoned ...
Popular businesswoman found dead at home in Dover
Latest News, News
Popular businesswoman found dead at home in Dover
October 29, 2026
ST MARY, Jamaica — The community of Dover in St Mary is in shock after a well-known businesswoman was found dead inside her home. She has been identif...

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 Some comments may be republished on the website or in the newspaper; email addresses will not be published.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