The 2023-2024 track and field season in Jamaica officially kicked off today with two exciting meets: the Tyser Mills Classics at the GC Foster College and the Wesley Powell Track and Field Meet at the Excelsior High School grounds. Both meets saw promising performances from high school athletes, highlighting the talent pool that Jamaica possesses.
The Tyser Mills Classics featured a full slate of events, including the 5000m, 800m, 1500m, 400m, and 200m in all classes. Field events such as the Javelin and Long Jump also took place across all classes. The competition was fierce, and athletes put on a display of speed, endurance, and skill.
Meanwhile, the Wesley Powell Track and Field Meet offered a similar range of events including, the 1000m, 600m, 300m, and 150m in all classes with the added challenge of competing on grass. Despite the surface difference, the athletes rose to the occasion and delivered impressive performances.
Results for both meets are now available online:
- Tyser Mills Classics: https://meetresults.athleticsja.org/fortis-timing/tysermills23/
- Wesley Powell Track and Field Meet: https://wesleypowellmeet.com/liveresults/
These early-season meets offer a glimpse into the talent that will be competing throughout the year. With such promising performances already taking place, the 2023-2024 track and field season in Jamaica is shaping up to be something special.
We are excited to see how these athletes develop and reach their full potential, and we look forward to following their journey throughout the season. Let the games begin!
