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PHOTOS: JII World Challenge showcase at National Stadium

Published:Monday | May 11, 2015 | 12:00 AM
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Ricardo Makyn
Asafa Powell powering to victory in the men's 100m in a world-leading 9.84 seconds.
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Jamaica's Elaine Thompson wins the women's 100 metres in a world-leading 10.97 seconds ahead of Nigeria's Blessing Okagbare, 11.05.
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Sanya Richards-Ross (left) winning the women's 400-metre final in 49.95 seconds ahead of Francena McCorory (second right), who clocked 50.73.
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Jamaica's Nickel Ashmeade wins the men's 200m in 20.27 seconds, while fourth-placed Julian Forte (20.39), also of Jamaica, leans at the finish. Jamaica's Rasheed Dwyer (20.28) was second, while Canada's Aron Brown (20.30) was third.
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Colombia's Caterine Ibarguen competes in the women's triple jump. Ibarguen won with a leap of 14.87 metres.
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Jasmin Stowers powering to victory in the women's 100-metre hurdles final in a world-leading 12.39 seconds.
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Saudi Arabia's Yousef Al-Masral (44.59 seconds) winning the men's 400 metres ahead of Jamaica's Javon Francis (right), third in 44.90. The United States' LaShawn Merritt (out of photo) was second in 44.80.
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Mexico's Juan Luis Barrios leading Andrew Acosta in the men's 3000 metres. Barrios, 7:59.92, won ahead of the United States' Acosta, 8:08.14.
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The United States' Ajee Wilson (071) on her way to winning the women's 800 metres in 2:00.65. Molly Beckwith-Ludlow was second in 2:01.09.
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There were stunning performances on Saturday at the IAAF Jamaica International Invitational Meet in Kingston. Gleaner Photographer, Ricardo Makyn, captured some of the sights and scenes.