Abigail Campbell of Hydel High reacts after winning the 400m juniors event at the Grand Slam Track meet in Kingston, Jamaica on Saturday, April 5, 2025. (Photo: Garfield Robinson)
April 5, 2025
The high school 400m clashes at Grand Slam Track at the National Stadium produced some exciting clashes as Mona High’s Kevin Bliss and Hydel’s Abigail Campbell secured wins in their respective events.
In the special high school programme, Bliss, who just missed a medal at Champs, took the boys 400m in 47.66 seconds, beating Class One bronze medal winner Omarie Williamson, 47.71, from Holmwood Technical with Foga Road’s Paul Henry rounding out the top three with 48.17.
The girls’ equivalent was a thrilling battle between Class One champion Abigail Campbell of Hydel and Edwin Allen’s Kellyann Carr, the bronze medallist from Champs.
Campbell, who is yet to lose a 400m final at the National Stadium, outlasted Carr in a gutsy sprint to the finish line, stopping the clock at 52.17 seconds with the Edwin Allen standout posting 52.28 for second place. Third went to another Hydel athlete, Nastassia Fletcher, who clocked 53.03 seconds.