Fraser-Pryce Romps, Blake Sizzles - Highlights Day 2 of Jamaican Trials

Reigning Olympic 100m champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce ran a personal best and world leading  10.70 seconds to capture the 100m title on Day 2 of the 2012 Jamaican Senior National Trials at the National Stadium in Kingston. Fraser-Pryce got a brilliant start and by the midway point of the race  had  built an insurmountable lead before winning comfortably ahead of Veronica Campbell-Brown (10.82),  Kerron Stewart (10.94) and Sherone Simpson (11.01). The top three women have booked their tickets to London along with Simpson, who will be a part of the 4x1 relay pool. The victory represents Fraser-Pryce second consecutive triumph over a quality field as she had previously defeated the American duo of Carmelita Jeter and Allyson Felix at the Adidas GP in New York on June 9^th. Fraser-Pryce performance tonight in Jamaica has certainly propelled her to being the clear favorite to defend her 100m Olympic  title in London. “The Beast” remains undefeated  World 100m champion Yohan “The Beast” Blake ran a brilliant race from lane 7 to win the men’s 100m title in a personal best and world leading  9.75 seconds ahead of training partner Usain Bolt (9.86), Asafa Powell (9.88) and Michael Frater (9.94). In the post-race interview Blake said that being assigned lane 7 was a blessing in disguise as he was able to focus on his race. Heading into the Jamaican Trials, Blake had expressed his desired to remain undefeated heading into London. By virtue of accomplishing this goal, “The Beast” should now be considered the clear favorite for the 100m title  in London. 400m hurdles In the women’s 400m hurdles, reigning Olympic champion Melanie Walker won the event in 54.77 seconds ahead of Kaliese Spencer (55.04) and Nickiesha Wilson (55.50). All three women have booked their tickets to London. In the men’s equivalent, Leford Green captured the top in 48.88 seconds, ahead of Josef Robertson (49.53) and Roxroy Cato (49.65). Danny McFarlane was fourth in 49.69 seconds. Field events Wilbert Walker captured the men’s triple jump title with a leap of 15.94m, followed by Nicholas Thomas (15.69m) and Damon McLean (15.68m). Allison Randall won the women’s discus title with a throw of 55.92m, followed by Kellion Knibb (51.02m) and Danniel Thomas (50.44m).