Big day for Jamaica, huh? After that tough loss at the World Relays, it finally feels like the sun’s peeking through the clouds. And today? Oh, today is the day. The queen herself, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, stepped back onto the Diamond League stage for the first time since 2021, ready to remind the world who’s boss. Lane 5, laser-focused, the five-time world 100m champ—yeah, that Shelly-Ann. Everyone was expecting a walkover. After all, she’s a legend. But then, plot twist: she didn’t win. Actually… she didn’t even make the podium. What? Yes. Jamaica’s very own rising stars — Tia and Tina Clayton — stole the spotlight.
Photo finish drama, people! Tia Clayton blazed through the line at 10.92, with her twin sister Tina right behind at 11.02. British sprinter Amy Hunt snatched third in a personal best 11.03, pushing Shelly-Ann to fourth. Can you believe it? On her grand return, no less. But hey, that’s sports. And now everyone’s asking: “Who are these Clayton sisters?” Well, buckle up, ’cause Jamaica’s sprinting dynasty just found its next queens-in-waiting.
So here’s the lowdown: Tia Clayton, the quicker of the two (for now), has a personal best of 10.86 in the 100m. She was part of those Jamaican U20 relay teams that smashed world records in 2021 and 2022. Just last year, she grabbed silver at the Jamaican Championships and made it to the Olympic final in Paris. Tina Clayton isn’t far behind, clocking a PB of 10.95. She’s a two-time World U20 champion in both the 100m and 4×100m, even setting a championship record in 2022. Both sisters came up through Edwin Allen High and now train with the MVP Track Club—the same camp that produced legends.
Bottom line? Jamaica’s future is in good hands. With Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Shericka Jackson paving the way, the Clayton twins—affectionately dubbed the “Twin Turbos”—are gunning to keep the island’s sprint legacy alive and kicking. From youth phenoms to senior-level contenders, they’re proving it’s not just about one superstar anymore. Jamaica’s got a whole fleet of them.
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