Weir, Fraser-Pryce and Williams-Mills impressive winners

Ryon Jones, Staff Reporter



Warren Weir was the most impressive winner on the night, as he pounced on the opportunity to stamp his class on the 200m field in the absence of Usain Bolt and Yohan Blake in the event at the 2013 Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association/Supreme Ventures Limited National Senior Championships inside the National Stadium.



Weir was extremely comfortable in winning, as his time of 19.79 seconds was a new personal best and joint second world leading.



The London Olympics bronze medallist made sure that the emphatic nature of his victory was noticed by all, approaching the finish line with hands outstretched then thumping his chest in Usain Bolt-like fashion.



“I am just letting the world know and Jamaica know it wasn’t a fluke; this one is for real,” said Weir after the race. “I wanted to run a fast time, to win and make a statement and I think I accomplished that.”



Nickel Ashmeade was placed second in a time of 20.06 with Jason Liveremore third in 20.13, as both booked their places for the sprint double at this summer’s World Championships.



Meanwhile, Olympic 200m silver medallist Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce though not showboating was just as impressive in winning the female equivalent in a time of 22.13 seconds.



“I am very happy this evening, because I think I executed well,” Fraser-Pryce shared. “Overall I am pleased with the time and the season is still young and many more races to come.”



Sherome Simpson also booked her place for the sprint double, as she was second in 22.55 with Anneisha McLauglin taking third to complete the MVP sweep with a time of 22.58.



Novlene Williams-Mills continued her dominance in the 400m on local soil to win with a season best clocking of 50.01 seconds, seeing off new kid on the block Stephenie-Ann McPherson.



McPherson was second with a time of 50.28 seconds with Patricia Hall taking third in 51.13 seconds.



The men’s equivalent was won by Javere Bell in a new personal best time of 45.08 seconds.



Calabar athlete, Javon Francis, booked his place on the team following his second place finish in 45.24 seconds with Akheem Gauntlett (45.48) third.



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