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'Jamaica's double Olympic sprint champion Elaine Thompson brought the curtains down with a sizzling 22.09 seconds to win the 200m at the Jamaica International Invitational meet at the National Stadium last night.In front of approximately 20,000 screaming fans Thompson, running out of lane six, got out well and eased around the curve before effortlessly pulling away for a new meet record and joint world-leading time. Thompson, the new sprint queen of Jamaica, looked awesome as she pulled Shericka Jackson into second in 22.61. American Shalonda Solomon was third in 22.64. “I just wanted to execute. I am looking forward to the World Championships. It will be my second, so I am confident, “ said Thompson. Canadian rising star Andre De Grasse won the men's 200m in 20.14 seconds ahead of Lashawn Merritt in 20.28 and Zharnel Hughes of Great Britain with 20.29. Jamaica's Warren weir was fourth in 20.49. Meanwhile, Jamaica's 2011 World Champion Yohan Blake looked to be nearing his brilliant best, stopping the clock at 9.93 (0.4 mps) seconds to win the men's 100m easily. The American duo of Ronnie Baker and Mike Rodgers were second and third in 9.98 and 10.02 seconds, respectively. Jamaica's Tyquendo Tracey was fourth in 10.17, while Nesta Carter was seventh in 10.27. Everton Clarke of GC Foster crashed to the turf apparently injured....The emerging Demish Gaye showed that he is the real deal, capturing the men's 400m in 45.08 seconds, storming through from behind after coming into the straight in fourth position. Kevin Borlée from Belgium was second in 45.52 with American Tony McQuay third in 45.73. Gaye, of GC Foster, looked as if he had timed his run badly, but showed tremendous burst of speed to actually ease to a relatively easy victory. Only recently he defeated national champion Javon Francis while clocking 44.82. Jamaica's Jermaine Gayle was fourth in 45.96.'

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In stark contrast to the Test match at Sabina Park, where only three men and a dog showed up....

Blake wins men's 100m

DeGrasse wins men's 200m

Gaye wins men's 400m

Akinosun wins women's 100m

ET wins women's 200m

Novlene wins women's 400m

Harris wins 110m hurdles

Nelvis wins 100m hurdles

All right Yohan Blake.

In reply to mikesiva

I feel bad for SAFP..it seems like EThompson, her former team mate at the MVP track club, has relegated her to an afterthought.

Don't know if SAFP is injured..but at 30 years of age her career is far from over!

But back to Elaine Thompson...my goodness I saw her last two league races ...you can put it to music ..her form is just beautiful....Much like SAFP and Asaffa

In reply to SirGarny

SAFP is currently pregnant but is aiming to return to the track next season. Hopefully she'll return to form quickly and continue to wave the Jamaica banner.

In reply to SirGarny

Dont feel bad man ... the lady cannot now run with child weight. Give her time .. she will be back... like the terminator! Yet she will have a tough time catching up to Elaine T.

I hope that Shelly will take the time to finally do that surgery on he bothersome foot so she will return next year fully charged.

In reply to Tryangle

WHAAAAAT! Didn't know....memba dis one?

Shelly ah pregnant yu pregnant?
"Yes daddy"
Den how yu gwine manage?"
Nuh know daddy"
"Jus..gimme some munny..Me wanan some munny"

(Peter Metro...1980's)

In reply to SirGarny

you must be kidding. Shelly Ann won back to back 100 M Olympic gold medals. Her legacy is secure. there is nothing to be sorry about. She pregnant. Now on to Elaine. the first time i saw her live was last year during the national trials. she has a different gear. Its not even close. with Shelly Ann you always had to hope she had the rocket start and got away from Jeter. Elaine has afterburners.

In reply to rudebway

You're quite right...not to mentions golds in world championships...

didn't know she was pregnant..just found out yesterday...and after the break-up with MVP coach Stephen Francis, all we've been hearing about and seeing are the exploits of ET...



Are you suggesting and in-form, injury free SAFP can't beat ET in the 100m?

Tyquendo?

In reply to imusic

I'll see you a Tyquendo, and raise you a Dwayneice.