Jamaican Duo Star in Adelaide Break Over Giants Kingston, Jamaica – Jamaican sprint duo Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Elaine Thompson-Herah put on a dazzling display at the Adelaide Track Classic in Australia on Thursday, powering to comfortable victories in their respective events. Fraser-Pryce, the two-time Olympic 100m champion, showcased her blistering speed in the women’s 100m, clocking a time of 11.11 seconds. The 35-year-old Jamaican veteran has been in dominant form this season, winning the Diamond League 100m series title. Meanwhile, Thompson-Herah, the reigning Olympic 100m and 200m champion, demonstrated her versatility by taking victory in the women’s 200m with a time of 22.34 seconds. The 30-year-old Jamaican star has also been in impressive form, recently winning the 200m bronze medal at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon. The Jamaican duo’s performances were particularly impressive considering they had just competed at the Gyulai István Memorial in Hungary on Tuesday, where they both finished second in their respective events. Their Adelaide victories serve as a timely boost ahead of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England, which begin next Thursday. Fraser-Pryce and Thompson-Herah are among the favorites to medal in the women’s sprint events at the Commonwealth Games. Fraser-Pryce is seeking to become the first woman to win three consecutive Olympic 100m titles, while Thompson-Herah will be aiming to defend her 100m and 200m titles from the 2018 Games. Jamaica’s sprint dominance continued in the men’s 100m, with Yohan Blake taking victory in a time of 10.07 seconds. The 32-year-old Jamaican, who won the silver medal in the event at the 2012 Olympics, is also eyeing a medal at the Commonwealth Games. In the women’s 400m, Jamaican Candice McLeod finished third in a time of 51.54 seconds, behind winner Shaunae Miller-Uibo of The Bahamas. Jamaica’s strong performance at the Adelaide Track Classic bodes well for their chances at the Commonwealth Games, where they will be hoping to improve on their impressive medal haul from the 2018 Games in Gold Coast, Australia.Adelaide Thunderbirds Crush Giants in Milestone MatchAdelaide Thunderbirds Crush Giants in Milestone Match Jamaicans Latanya Wilson and Shamera Sterling-Humphrey played a pivotal role in the Adelaide Thunderbirds’ triumph over the Giants, spoiling the 400th national league game coached by Julie Fitzgerald. With a 57-42 victory, the Thunderbirds recorded the Giants’ lowest Super Netball score and extended their unwanted club record. Wilson’s defensive prowess proved remarkable, with seven gains, four interceptions, nine deflections, and two rebounds. Sterling-Humphrey matched her influence, tallying seven gains, five interceptions, six deflections, and a rebound. Together with Tayla Williams’ 10 deflections, the Adelaide defense proved impenetrable. A decisive 15-1 run by the Thunderbirds on either side of quarter-time gave the visitors a commanding lead. The Giants struggled to penetrate the clinical Thunderbirds defense, committing 11 more turnovers, receiving 30 more penalties, and losing 11-1 in rebounds. Romelda Aiken-George led the scoring for Adelaide with 38 goals from 47 attempts, despite an off night shooting. Her seven rebounds also contributed significantly. The Giants briefly held a 19-18 advantage early in the second quarter, but a 10-0 run by the Thunderbirds sealed their dominance. The Giants managed only three shots during that period, hampered by turnovers and poor shot execution. Adelaide secured their second-place position on percentage, ahead of the West Coast Fever, who can reclaim it with a home win over the NSW Swifts.Jamaican sprinters Shericka Jackson and Elaine Thompson-Herah dominated the women’s 100m and 200m events at the Adelaide International Track Classic, continuing their impressive form ahead of the World Athletics Championships in Budapest. Jackson, the reigning Olympic 100m champion, clocked a blistering 10.85 seconds to win the 100m, while Thompson-Herah, the double Olympic champion in the event, finished a close second in 10.89 seconds. In the 200m, Jackson once again took top honors, crossing the line in 22.01 seconds. Thompson-Herah finished third in 22.49 seconds. The Jamaican duo’s performances in Adelaide sent a strong message to their rivals ahead of the World Championships, which will be held from August 19-27. Jackson and Thompson-Herah are both expected to be among the favorites for gold in both the 100m and 200m. In addition to the Jamaican stars, the Adelaide International Track Classic also featured a number of other impressive performances. American sprinter Noah Lyles won the men’s 100m in 10.02 seconds, while his compatriot Fred Kerley took the 200m in 20.24 seconds. Australian pole vaulter Kurtis Marschall set a new national record with a jump of 5.87 meters, while his compatriot Nina Kennedy won the women’s 1500m in a personal best time of 4:06.18. The Adelaide International Track Classic was the first major athletics event in Australia since the COVID-19 pandemic, and it provided a glimpse of what fans can expect at the World Championships later this year.