Key Athletes and Events

shericka Jackson will compete in the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m relay, aiming to defend her 2023 ‍world title in the 200m. Danielle ⁢Williams is set to defend her title in the ⁢100m ⁢hurdles,and Antonio Watson will ⁣defend his crown in the 400m.

Notably, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, a ten-time ⁢world gold medalist, has ‍been included in⁢ the 100m and 4x100m squads for what ‍is expected to be her final World Championships appearance. The men’s 100m⁤ will feature Olympic silver medalist Kishane Thompson, alongside Akeem Blake and Oblique Seville. Shanieka Ricketts, another Olympic silver medalist, will compete in the triple jump.

Full Jamaican Team Roster

The ⁤complete team roster includes:

• Shericka Jackson
• Danielle Williams
• Antonio Watson
• Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce
• Kishane Thompson
• Akeem Blake
• Oblique Seville
• Shanieka Ricketts
• Leah Anderson
• Zandrion⁢ Barnes
• Jasauna Dennis
• Shaquena Foote
• Roneisha McGregor
• Bovel McPherson

Championship details

The World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 will be held from September 13th to September 21st,⁣ 2025. This event marks a significant moment for Jamaican ⁣athletics, with several key athletes aiming to retain their world titles and potentially add to Jamaica’s impressive medal count.

The championships⁢ will be a crucial stepping stone towards the⁣ 2026 season and provide valuable competitive experience for athletes preparing for future international competitions.