Early Track Season

By Tamika Forrester

The track season is shaping up pretty nicely, there have been notable performances early on with spectacular runs in several events. A few athletes have been a bit sluggish but are now getting into their rhythm and improving with each race. Here are some notable performances

HIGHLIGHTS:

                                                                                                            
Mens 100m

Tyson Gay 9.79 in Florida 

Steve Mullings 9.80 in Eugene

(Hon. Mention) Michael Rodgers 9.85 and Usain Bolt 9.91






Women's 100m
Carmelita Jeter 10.70 in Eugene
Veronica Campbell-Brown 10.76 in Ostrava
(Hon. Mention) Marshevet Hooker-Myers 10.85 and Kerron Stewart 10.87

                                                  
 


Men's 200m
Usain Bolt's 19.86 in Oslo
Nikel Ashmeade 19.93 in Kingston
 

Women's 400m
Allyson Felix 49.81 in Rome
Amantle Montsho 50.59 in Eugene
(Hon. Mention) Novlene Williams-Mills 50.71

Men's 400m
Jeremy Wariner 44.88 in Guadeloupe
Jermaine Gonzales 45.07 in Ostrava

(Hon. Mention) Chris Brown 45.16 in Jamaica

Women's 400m hurdles

Lashinda Demus 53.21 in Eugene

Kaliese Spencer 53.45 in Eugene

Track fans definitely have a lot to look forward to!!