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Jamaicans, Ackera Nugent, Kemba Nelson, Kevona Davis, Stacey-Ann Williams and Cherokee Young advanced to their respective finals, set for Saturday’s (12 June) final day of the 2021 NCAA Outdoor Championships.

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Former Excelsior athlete Nugent, now a freshman at Baylor, won her semi-final heat of the women’s 100m hurdles in 12.84 seconds.

Nugent also advanced to the final of the women’s 100m with 11.39s. Nelson, a junior at Oregon, won her 100m semi-final heat in 11.13s to book her spot in the final.

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Quartermilers Williams of the University of Texas and Cherokee Young of Texas A&M both made progress.

Former STETHS student Williams finished second in her semi-final behind Athing Mu of Texas A&M, 50.75s to 50.04.
Ex-Hydel star Young, despite a fourth-place finisher in her semi-finals, advanced on time with 51.29 seconds.

Former Vere student Andrenett Knight, representing Virginia, ran 56.88 to book her place in Saturday’s 400m hurdles final.

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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.

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