Triumph in Tokyo

international starts. With back to back sub 48.5 seasons, he’s closing the gap to the elite. 110 METRES HURDLES Orlando Bennett – 25 yrs. PB: 13.09/SB: 13.10; World Ranking #14 A reliable force on the high hurdles circuit, Orlando Bennett brings technical precision and experience to consistent 13 second runs. Tyler Mason – 29 yrs. PB:12.13/ SB: 13.22; World Ranking #51 Mason showed grit at nationals and could shake up the world order when his event starts on September 15. Demario Prince – 20 yrs. PB/SB: 13.12; World Ranking #26 The youngest among Jamaica’s elite hurdlers, Demario Prince announced his arrival with the fearless talent that won NACAC. He is angling for the top of the event in the near future. LONG JUMP Carey McLeod – 27 yrs. PB: 8.40m/SB: 8.33m; World Ranking #8 With a powerful runway attack and world class technique, McLeod has cemented his status as a consistent finalist and medal hopeful on the world stage. Tajay Gayle – 29 yrs. PB: 8.69m/ SB: 8.34m; World Ranking #10 World champion in 2019 and still a global contender, Tajay Gayle proved his longevity with an 8.34m leap in 2025. He’d be a dangerous man in Tokyo’s final. TEAM JAMAICA*

Rusheen McDonald – 32 yrs.. PB: 43.93/SB: 44.89; World Ranking #23 The veteran Jamaica record holder has regained top form in 2025 by winning his first national title. McDonald continues to compete among the world’s best, a model for emerging quarter milers. Bovel McPherson – 24 yrs. PB/SB: 44.78; World Ranking #85 McPherson Barnes has dramatically dropped his one lap time to make this team, confirming his growing maturity. A relay asset, he is a key to Jamaica’s 400m resurgence. Antonio Watson – 23 yrs. PB: 44.13/SB: 45.24 The reigning world champion, Watson remains a top 400m man. His big race temperament keeps him central to global medal discussions. 800 METRES Navasky Anderson – 25 yrs. SB/PB: 1:44.40; World Ranking #39

Tyrice Taylor – 23 yrs. SB/PB: 1:43.74 (NR); World Ranking #48 With mere days to spare, Taylor beat the qualifying time, the national record and Navasky Anderson at NACAC to book a spot in Tokyo. 400-METRE HURDLES Roshawn Clarke – 21 yrs. PB: 47.34/SB: 48.02; World Ranking: #7 World class at just 21, Roshawn Clarke continues to refine his form. He stands as Jamaica’s top intermediate hurdler heading into these major championships.

Roshawn Clarke

Navasky Anderson

Malik James‐King – 23 yrs. PB: 47.42/SB: 48.28; World Ranking #20 Last year’s Olympic semifinalist, James King is climbing back up the ranks heading into Tokyo. Assinie Wilson – 23 yrs. PB: 48.36/SB: 48.42; World Ranking #23 Wilson’s steady rise has earned him national podium places and

Navasky Anderson was, for years, Jamaica’s top middle distance man. He has recently matched his PB and is poised for deeper rounds on the global stage.