KINGSTON, Jamaica — The ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls Athletic Championships reached a spectacular climax on its third day at the National Stadium, highlighted by a breathtaking record-breaking performance in the 400 meters. Kingston College’s Jason Pitter delivered an extraordinary run in the boys’ Class 2 final, obliterating the longstanding record with a phenomenal time of 45.76 seconds. This monumental achievement eclipsed the previous benchmark of 46.33 seconds, established by Christopher Taylor back in 2016. Pitter, who entered the race with a personal best of 46.35 seconds, dominated a highly competitive field from start to finish, securing a commanding victory. The silver medal was claimed by Jaeden Campbell of Excelsior High, who crossed the line in 46.74 seconds, while Calabar High’s Diwayne Sharpe captured bronze with a time of 46.82 seconds. The excitement continued in the Class 1 final, where Foga Road High’s Paul Henry staged a dramatic comeback in the final 60 meters, surging past three competitors to seize the gold in a new personal best of 46.21 seconds. Junior Gallimore from Hydel High secured second place with 46.33 seconds, and Makaelan Woods of Jamaica College, who had led for most of the race, finished third in 46.39 seconds. Jamaica College further demonstrated its sprinting prowess by claiming a one-two finish in the Class 3 final. Jayden White led the charge with a winning time of 50.10 seconds, followed closely by teammate Tariq Creary at 50.69 seconds. Darrian Francis of Lacovia High, a gold medalist at the Western Champs, rounded out the podium by taking bronze in 50.73 seconds.