As the track and field events kick off, Jamaica's athletes are ready to shine on the global stage. With a packed schedule featuring sprints, jumps, and middle-distance races, fans can expect an exciting day filled with top performances. Here's a look at the schedule for Day 1, highlighting key events and Jamaican competitors.
Swimming
- 100m Butterfly Heats
- Athlete: Josh Kirlew
- Time: 4:00 AM (JAM time) | 5:00 AM (ET)
Track & Field
- Women's High Jump Qualification
- Athlete: Lamara Distin
- Time: 3:15 AM (JAM time) | 4:15 AM (ET)
- Women's 100m Heats
- Athletes: Tia Clayton, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Shericka Jackson
- Time: 4:50 AM (JAM time) | 5:50 AM (ET)
- Women's Triple Jump Qualification
- Athletes: Shanieka Ricketts, Ackelia Smith, Kimberly Williams
- Time: 11:15 AM (JAM time) | 12:15 PM (ET)
- Women's Discus Qualification
- Athlete: Samantha Hall
- Time: 11:55 AM (JAM time) | 12:55 PM (ET) Group A
- 4x400m Mixed Relay Heats
- Team Jamaica
- Time: 12:10 PM (JAM time) | 1:10 PM (ET)
- Women's 800m Heats
- Athletes: Natoya Goule-Toppin, Adelle Tracey
- Time: 12:45 PM (JAM time) | 1:45 PM (ET)
- Men's Shot Put Qualification
- Athlete: Rajindra Campbell
- Time: 1:10 PM (JAM time) | 2:10 PM (ET)
Event Highlights
Women's 100m Heats: The spotlight will be on Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Shericka Jackson, and Tia Clayton as they take to the track in the 100m heats. Fraser-Pryce, known as the "Pocket Rocket," aims to add another medal to her illustrious career, while Jackson and Clayton will be looking to make a mark.
Women's Triple Jump Qualification: Jamaica boasts a strong lineup in the triple jump with Shanieka Ricketts, Ackelia Smith, and Kimberly Williams. Ricketts, a World Championship silver medalist, is one to watch as she competes for a top spot in the finals.
Women's 800m Heats: In the 800m, Natoya Goule-Toppin and Adelle Tracey will represent Jamaica. Goule-Toppin, a seasoned competitor with multiple international medals, will aim for a strong performance, while Tracey brings her experience to the middle-distance event.
4x400m Mixed Relay: Team Jamaica will also compete in the 4x400m mixed relay, a dynamic event that showcases the nation's depth in both men's and women's track events.
Field Events: The day will also feature Lamara Distin in the high jump and Samantha Hall in the discus throw, adding to the diverse range of events where Jamaica will be represented.
This first day promises to be action-packed, with Jamaican athletes competing across multiple disciplines. Let's support our team as they strive for excellence and aim to bring home medals.