Bobsled brakeman Tyquendo Tracey is back on the track, the sprinter making the Jamaican team to the Senior Central America and Caribbean (CAC) Games, to be held in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic from August 2-8.From the old to the new, national senior women's 100m hurdles champion Demisha Roswell also makes the 31-member team to the CAC Games.The team is made up of 19 men and 12 women, selected by the executive of the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA).Roswell created a massive upset at the National Junior and Senior Championships when she won the women's 100m hurdles title in a personal best 12.40 seconds, the fastest time by a Jamaican in the event this season. It will be the first national selection for Roswell, who will be joined in the event by Ohio State University senior Janella Spencer, who finished fourth at the championships in 12.75 seconds.Krystal Sloley of the University of Technology and Natasha Morrison of MVP Track Club will contest the 100 metres, while Edwin Allen High schoolgirl Kelly-Ann Carr will compete in both the 400m and 400m hurdles.Romario Stewart of The Mico University College, like Roswell, will be making his first national team after finishing second in the men's 400m hurdles. Stewart was a surprise second-place finisher behind winner Assinie Wilson.Tracy will contest the men's 200 metres, where he will be joined by Kadrian Goldson of Sprintec Track Club.FULL TEAMWOMEN100m: Krystal Sloley, Natasha Morrison200m: Krystal Sloley, Neisha Burgher400m: Kelly Ann Carr, Joanna Reid400m Hurdles: Kelly-Ann Carr100m Hurdles: Janela Spencer, Demisha RoswellLong Jump: Rohanna SudlowRelay PoolJura Levy – 4x100m RelayJanielle Josephs – 4x100m Relay, 4x400m Mixed RelayTonyann Beckford – 4x400m Relay, 4x400m Mixed RelayAneika Brissett – 4x400m RelayMEN100m: Javari Thomas, Bouwaghie Nkrumie200m: Tyquendo Tracy, Kadrian Goldson400m: Javier Brown, Kimar Farquharson800m: Kirk Dawkins110m Hurdles: Sharvis Simmonds, Shaquane Gordon400m Hurdles: Romario Stewart, Malik James-KingLong Jump: Nikaoli WilliamsHigh Jump: Lushane WilsonTriple Jump: Apalos EdwardsDiscus: Racquil Broderick, Chad WrightRelay PoolAdrian Kerr – 4x100m RelayTravis Williams – 4x100m RelayDemar Francis – 4x400m Relay
Tracey returns for CAC Games
Bobsled brakeman Tyquendo Tracey is back on the track, the sprinter making the Jamaican team to the Senior Central America and Caribbean (CAC) Games, to be held in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic from August 2-8.From the old to the new, national senior women's 100m hurdles champion Demisha Roswell also makes the 31-member team to the CAC Games.The team is made up of 19 men and 12 women, selected by the executive of the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA).
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Tyquendo Tracey returns to Jamaica's CAC Games squad; first-time national selection Demisha Roswell qualifies with 12.40 seconds in 100m hurdles, Jamaica's season-best. The 31-member delegation balances emerging talent like Roswell with experienced performers.
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