Yohan Blake ready for Zurich Diamond League final
Yohan Blake at Jamaica Trials 2019

National 100m champion Yohan Blake recorded the second fastest time from the heats of the men’s 200m on Saturday’s (22 June) opening session of Jamaica Trials.

Blake, the only sub-10 Jamaica this year, ran 9.96 to win the 100m final on Friday night. He returned to take his 200m heats in 20.66 seconds.

However, the morning’s fastest qualifier was Andel Miller, who ran 20.58 seconds.

Preliminaries
Andel Miller 22 Unattached 20.58Q -0.2 3
Yohan Blake 30 Unattached 20.66Q 2.1 7
Hujaye Cornwall 22 The Mico Uni 20.98Q 1.3 8
Oraine Palmer 24 U. Oregon 21.08Q 0.4 6
Andre Ewers 24 F.S.U. 21.19Q -0.7 2
Akeem Bloomfield 22 Puma Mvp Int 21.29Q -1.6 1
Chadic Hinds 27 Sprintec 21.46Q -0.2 4
Daniel Jamieson 26 Vykn Performance 21.50Q 0.3 5
Tyquendo Tracey 26 Tumbleweed T 20.88Q 2.1 7
Nigel Ellis 22 Mvp 20.91Q -0.2 3
Romario Williams 24 Oxy Athletics 21.02Q 1.3 8
Mazinho Barrett 24 Uwi Mona 21.25Q 0.4 6
Tyreke Bryan 20 Unattached 21.33Q -0.7 2
Warren Weir 30 Unattached 21.36Q -1.6 1
Michael Bentley 20 Mvp 21.48Q -0.2 4
Julian Forte 26 Mvp 21.75Q 0.3 5
Errol Nolan II 28 Unattached 20.92q 2.1 7
Rasheed Dwyer 30 Sprintec 20.95q -0.2 3
Okeem White 24 G.C. Foster College 21.07q 2.1 7
Kemar Green 26 Utech JA 21.21q 1.3 8
Timmar Wilson 22 Racers Track Club 21.32q 2.1 7
Kadrian Goldson 22 G.C. Foster College 21.37q -0.7 2
Dushawn Mighty 27 Mvp 21.47q 0.4 6
Paul Henry 21 Cameron Blazers 21.50q -1.6 1

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Anthony Foster is a renowned Jamaican sports journalist, honored twice as the Jamaica sports journalist of the year (in 2004 and 2005). His journalistic achievements are globally recognized. Notably, he authored an award-winning article on Usain Bolt, the iconic 6-time Olympic champion, 11-time World champion, and record holder for the sprint double. This significant piece was published in the Jamaica Gleaner in 2004. Anthony's extensive coverage includes prestigious events such as the Olympic Games in Beijing 2008, London 2012, and Rio 2016. He has also provided coverage for seven (7) World Athletics Championships held between 2007 and 2022, alongside various other international sporting events. Noteworthy mentions comprise his coverage of the 2007 World Cup of cricket and his cherished experience reporting on the 2004 clash between his favorite football team, Argentina, and the USA.