Jamaica’s Record-Breaking Junior Sprinter, Alana Reid, Secures Multi-Year Contract with Nike!
Jamaica’s rising star in track and field, Alana Reid, has recently inked a lucrative multi-year contract with renowned sports brand Nike.
The 18-year-old sprinter, who holds the national junior record for the 100m event, made the decision to turn professional a couple of weeks ago when she signed with Auctus Global Sports.
Reid’s performance throughout the 2023 season has been nothing short of exceptional.
She played a vital role in her school, Hydel High, clinching their first-ever Girls Champs title.
Displaying her tremendous speed and talent, she set a remarkable national junior record of 10.92 seconds to claim the gold medal in the Class 1 100m race at the championships.
She further demonstrated her prowess by completing the sprint double with a time of 23.08 seconds in the 200m event.
Continuing her impressive form, Reid went on to triumph at the Carifta Games in Nassau, securing the gold medal in the Under-20 100m category with a time of 11.17 seconds.
In May, Reid faced off against professional athletes for the first time at the USATF Los Angeles Grand Prix held at Drake Stadium in California. Despite the formidable competition, she displayed her potential by clocking times of 11.12 and 11.08 seconds in the 100m event.
With her signing with Nike, Alana Reid has taken a significant step forward in her professional career, joining the ranks of elite athletes supported by the renowned sports brand.
Her remarkable achievements and promising talent make her a name to watch in the world of track and field, and she is poised to make a significant impact on the international stage in the years to come.
Download The Jamaican Blogs™ App for your Android device: HERE
Remember to share this article on Facebook and other Social Media Platforms. To submit your own articles or to advertise with us please send us an EMAIL at: [email protected]