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Adelle Tracey wins third women's 1500m title
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Adelle Tracey wins third women's 1500m title

From Jamaica Observer · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Adelle Tracey of Jamaica secured her third national title in the women's 1500m at the JAAA national championships, running 4:40.08.
  • Tracey's victory qualifies her for the Commonwealth Games, where she will also compete in the 800m.
  • The championships also saw Amiel Thomas win the men's 1500m race.

Adelle Tracey captured her third national title in the women's 1500m on Friday, clocking 4:40.08 minutes at the JAAA national championships held at the National Stadium. This significant victory not only adds to her impressive collection of national titles but also secures her spot on the Jamaican team for the upcoming Commonwealth Games.

Tracey, who has a season's best of 4:07.32 set at the Drake Relays in May, will also be competing in the 800m event on Saturday. Her performance at the championships underscores her strong form leading into the international competition.

In the women's 1500m, Sydney Pagon High school student Annastaseca Blackwood finished second with a time of 4:46.53, followed by Jodian Walker in third place with 6:12.41.

The men's 1500m race was won by Amiel Thomas of GC Foster, who finished in 4:13.69. Lamario Wright of Racers TC took second place with 4:15.92, and Aldain Brown of Bethlehem Teachers College secured third in 4:23.20.

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