Blake, Clayton win 60m titles at Gibson Relays
Written by Bradley Jacks. Posted in Gibson Relays. | 25 February 2023 | 1388 Views
Tags: Athletics, 60M, Akeem Blake, Gibson Relays, Jamaica, Kingston, National Stadium, Tina Clayton
Akeem Blake and Tina Clayton won the respective 60m titles at the Gibson/McCook Relays at the National Stadium in Kingston on Saturday.
Clayton, a two-time World Junior 100m champion and in her first professional season, ran a personal best 7.02 to win the Women’s section ahead of Sashalee Forbes (7.03) and Kerrica Hill (7.10).
Remona Burchell won a windy B final in 7.04 ahead of Tia Clayton (7.05) and Jodean Williams (7.16).
Blake, a semi-finalist in the 100m at the 2022 World Championships, ran a personal best 6.42 to win the Men’s section ahead of Oblique Seville (6.42) and Zharnel Hughes (6.45). 2011 World 100m Champion Yohan Blake was fourth in 6.45.
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