her consistent performances, collegiate dominance, and resilience position her as a strong contender in Tokyo. Kelly‐Ann Beckford – 25 yrs. SB/PB: 2:00.23 Beckford continues to ascend as Jamaica’s next generation 800m threat. Her progression from dominating competitions and breaking conference records to her first senior national title (with a personal best of 2:00.23) signals a breakout trajectory. 800 & 1500 METRES Adelle Tracey – 32 yrs. 800m SB: 2:00.21/PB: 1:58.41s; World Ranking #76 1500m SB: 4:06.23/ PB: 3:58.77; World Ranking #46 Adelle Tracey is one of Jamaica’s top middle distance runners and the national record holder over 1500m, the stronger of her two events. She should be faster over the metric mile by Tokyo. 100 METRES HURDLES Megan Tapper – 31 yrs. SB/PB: 12.34s; World Ranking #15 Tapper has demonstrated rare longevity and resilience over the high hurdles. Narrowly missing selection for Paris 2024, she won nationals in a new personal best, reclaiming her position as one of the world’s fastest . Her confidence will make her a formidable force leading into Worlds. Ackera Nugent – 23 yrs. SB: 12.30/ PB: 12.24s; World Ranking #4 Her upward trajectory continues TEAM JAMAICA*
Ashanti Moore – 24 yrs. SB/PB: 22.31; World Ranking #16 The new national 200m champion ran a gutsy final in Kingston but did not achieve the qualifying standard for 200m. She made up for it soon after in Austria with a sparkling 22.40, then a 22.31 in Hungary. A medal in Tokyo will take a 21 point run, but it is well within her capabilities.
Dejanea Oakley – 21 yrs. SB/PB: 49.65s; World Ranking #27 Oakley’s progression from a standout at Clarendon College to NCAA podium contender reflects a rapid and ongoing rise. Her elite form this season places her firmly in contention for individual medals at major championships – one to watch as Jamaica’s next 400m force. Stacey‐Ann Williams – 26 yrs. SB/PB: 50.00s; World Ranking #17 Stacey Ann continues to be a reliable contributor to Jamaica’s relay success and is a rising individual contender over 400m. Williams has competed in the mixed 4×400 metres relay event at the Tokyo Olympics, winning a bronze medal.
Ashanti Moore
Gabrielle Matthews: 22 yrs. SB/PB: 22.59; World Ranking #42 Matthews went from The Queen’s School to NCAA 4x100 glory at Ole Miss. A sprinter on the rise. 400 METRES Nickisha Pryce: 24 yrs. SB: 49.63/ PB: 48.57s; World Ranking #11 Pryce has rapidly emerged as one of the most exciting talents in women’s 400m. Breaking a two decade old Jamaican record and ranking among the elite’s fastest ever, she has world medal potential based on her exploits in Diamond League and international competitions.
Gabrielle Matthews
800 METRES Natoya Goule‐Toppin: 34 yrs. SB: 1:58.43/PB: 1:55.96; World Ranking #15 One of Jamaica’s foremost middle distance stars, Natoya is the Jamaican record holder at 800m. A multi medalist,
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