Dexter Lee races into the history books at World Junior Championship
Dexter Lee made the record books again for Jamaica. He became the first junior athlete in history to win the 100 meters at back to back championships. He won his pet event in 10.21. He was however unable to win the 200 meters after being disqualified. He helped the 4X100 meters relay team to a silver medal yesterday. Lee is one to look for in the future and has maintained Jamaica's excellence in the men's sprint. One can only wonder what will happen in another year when he steps up to the senior level, we should have a stunning 4X100 relay team.
Yohan Blake runs stunning 200 meters..
Yohan Blake left many with their jaws hanging, with his blistering run in the 200 meters. Even though he placed second to Tyson Gay, his run out of lane 8 must go down as one of the best runs I have seen in recent time by any athlete. His time of 19.78 made him the second Jamaican to dip below Donald Quarrie's record. Tyson Gay must be a worried man right now, as he seemed winded coming into the straight. This was Blake's first competitive 200 meters. He gave full credit to his coach Glen Mills for all the work he has been doing with him.
Germaine Gonzales steps into the record books
This was totally a week of records. One cannot forget Germaine Gonzales run of 44.40 at the Diamond League, which is a new Jamaican record and the fastest time over the 400 meters this year. Gonzales is also coming out of the Mills camp, and like Yohan Blake he is maturing into a super athlete. However over the years he has been plagued with injury, but this year seems to be a break out year for him. Let's hope he can continue to improve and reach his full potential.
Kaliese Spencer whips Lashinda Demus in 400 meters hurdle...
There was much hype around US athlete Lashinda Demus going into the Monaco Diamond League. In the end, she was soundly beaten by Kaliese Spencer, in a time of 53.63. Demus ended in fourth place.
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