Jamaica Names Full Team for World Athletics Championships 2025
The Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) has confirmed a powerful squad for the World Athletics Championships, scheduled from September 13–21 in Tokyo, Japan.
Sprint queen Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Olympic silver medallist Kishane Thompson are the standout names leading the delegation, which brings together established champions and rising prospects across multiple disciplines.
On the women’s side of the 100m, Fraser-Pryce is joined by Shericka Jackson and Tina Clayton. Thompson, who clocked the world’s fastest time in 2025, spearheads the men’s charge alongside Oblique Seville and Akeem Blake.
The 200m line-up sees Jackson doubling with Gabrielle Matthews and Ashanti Moore, while the men’s sprint team features Adrian Kerr, Bryan Levell, and Christopher Taylor.
Relay selections are also strong, with the women’s 4x100m pool comprising both Clayton twins, Fraser-Pryce, and Jackson. The men’s equivalent has Blake, Seville, Thompson, and Rohan Watson in contention.
For the 4x400m and mixed relay events, Jamaica’s depth is underlined by names such as Nickisha Pryce, Stacey-Ann Williams, Antonio Watson, and Rusheen McDonald.
In hurdles, the women’s 100m hurdles squad includes Ackera Nugent, Megan Tapper, Danielle Williams, and Amoi Brown. Competing in the men’s 110m hurdles will be Orlando Bennett, Tyler Mason, and Demario Prince.
Rushell Clayton, Andrenette Knight, and Shiann Salmon form the women’s 400m hurdles roster, while Roshawn Clarke, Malik James-King, and Assinie Wilson will represent in the men’s equivalent.
The 400m line-ups showcase national record holder Nickisha Pryce, Stacey-Ann Williams, and Dejanae Oakley for the women, with men’s world champion Antonio Watson joined by Delano Kennedy, Rusheen McDonald, and Bovel McPherson.
Middle-distance athletes include Natoya Goule-Toppin, Kelly Ann Beckford, and Adelle Tracey in the women’s 800m, with Tracey also contesting the 1500m. Navasky Anderson, the national record holder, partners with Tyrice Taylor in the men’s 800m.
Jumpers feature Olympic champion Tajay Gayle, Carey McLeod, and Nikoali Williams in the men’s long jump. Ackelia Smith will contest both the women’s long and triple jumps alongside Olympic silver medallist Shanieka Ricketts.
In the high jump, Lamara Distin competes with Romaine Beckford and Raymond Richards. Throwing events include Samantha Hall, Fedrick Dacres, Ralford Mullings, and Chad Wright in discus, Lloydricia Cameron in shot put, and Nayoka Clunis in hammer throw.
The women’s 4x400m pool lists Leah Anderson, Shaquena Foote, Roneisha McGregor, Dejanae Oakley, Nickisha Pryce, and Stacey-Ann Williams. On the men’s side, options are Zandrion Barnes, Jasauna Dennis, Delano Kennedy, Rusheen McDonald, Jevaughn Powell, and Antonio Watson.
Mixed relay duties can be filled by Leah Anderson, Shaquena Foote, Roneisha McGregor, Zandrion Barnes, Jasauna Dennis, and Bovel McPherson, though final line-ups remain subject to the technical leader’s call.
Alternates in the delegation include Jodean Williams, Hansle Parchment, Kerrica Hill, Ryiem Forde, Shawn D. Thompson, Leah Anderson, and Sanique Walker, who will step in only if needed.
Team management is under the guidance of Ian Forbes, with Maurice Wilson named as Technical Leader. Coaches Bertland Cameron, Paul Francis, Michael Frater, Lacena Golding Clarke, and Julian Robinson form the training panel, supported by doctors, physiotherapists, and massage therapists to cover medical needs.
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