Kingston, Jamaica – The highly anticipated Women’s 100m Senior Prelims ignited the track at the JAAA National Junior & Senior Championships on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 7:50 PM EDT. A formidable lineup of Jamaica’s fastest women fiercely competed for advancement, with 24 athletes securing their spots in the next round: the top 3 from each heat plus the next 6 fastest times.
Reigning world champion Shericka Jackson (MVP Track & Field Club) demonstrated her formidable form, posting the overall fastest time of 11.20 seconds from Heat 1.
Her teammates, the dynamic Tia Clayton (MVP Track & Field Club) with 11.21 seconds and Tina Clayton (MVP Track & Field Club) with 11.27 seconds, also showcased their speed, securing top qualifying positions.
A poignant moment unfolded with the stellar performance of the legendary Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce (Nike), who qualified comfortably from Heat 3 with 11.33 seconds. Her appearance marks a significant occasion, as she recently announced this will be her final time competing at the National Championships.
Other prominent automatic qualifiers included Jonielle Smith (MVP Track & Field Club, 11.28 Q), Krystal Sloley (University of Technology, 11.30 Q), and Jodean Williams (Sprintec Track Club, 11.31 Q). Athletes advancing by time included Danielle Williams (Adidas, 11.50 q) and Anthonique Strachan (MVP Track & Field Club, 11.70 q), among others, setting the stage for exhilarating semifinals and finals as these sprint queens vie for national supremacy and coveted berths on Jamaica’s international teams.
