Powell, Fraser power to victory in Jamaica trials
(AFP) – 3 hours ago
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Asafa Powell and Shelly-Ann Fraser, both 100 metre specialists, ran away with men’s and women’s 200 metre titles at Jamaica athletics national trials.
Powell ran 19.97 for his second 200 metres title Sunday while Fraser, the Olympic and World 100 metre champion, was winning her first, which came in 22.43 seconds.
Powell, who ran a very careful curve, said the aim was just to deliver a good race.
“I came out her to run a good race, but I was cautious on the curve and then run the straight because I am still having a little problem with my toes,” Powell said.
Fraser, who was more aggressive on the curve, said the run was a very good one.
“I think 22.40 to start the season is very good. I am very happy with the time,” Fraser said.
“It’s always a warm feeling to win in front of your home crowd.”
In the 100 metres rookie Oshane Bailey won in 10.14 ahead of Michael Frater 10.16. Sherone Simpson ran 11.12 to take the women’s title on Saturday.
Novlene Williams-Mills took the women’s 400 metres in 50.51 while Oral Thompson was the men’s winner in 45.79.