KINGSTON, Jamaica — The ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls Athletic Championships witnessed extraordinary displays of athletic prowess on Saturday, with Marquies Page of St Jago High delivering a spectacular performance in the boys Class 1 110m hurdles final. Despite challenging wind conditions measuring -1.3m/s, Page blazed across the finish line in 13.06 seconds to claim the championship title.
The victory came despite a post-race warning issued after officials recalled the start, adding drama to an already intense competition. Page’s triumph built upon his exceptional semifinal performance on Friday where he shattered the meet record with an astonishing 12.98-second run, establishing himself as the undeniable favorite heading into the final.
Kingston College’s Brandon Bennett secured second position with a time of 13.62 seconds, while Calabar High’s Divondrae Matthews captured bronze with 13.76 seconds, completing the podium in this highly competitive event.
In other hurdles action, Hydel High’s Robert Miller emerged victorious in his Class 1 event, clocking 13.41 seconds to narrowly defeat Calabar High’s Dijon Swaine who finished at 13.48 seconds. Kingston College’s Taj-Oneil Gordon rounded out the top three with a time of 13.59 seconds.
The Class 3 100m hurdles showcased emerging talent as William Knibb Memorial’s Jamali Laing claimed gold with 13.07 seconds, edging out Jamaica College’s Adrian Phillips who finished just 0.05 seconds behind at 13.12 seconds. Alex Lewis of Calabar secured third place with a respectable 13.46-second finish.
The championships continue to demonstrate Jamaica’s incredible depth in track and field athletics, particularly in hurdles events that have produced world-class competitors over decades.