Williams officially withdrawn from Doha squad

National sprinter Briana Williams will not be competing at the IAAF World Championships in Doha, Qatar.

Williams was given an official reprimand without a period of ineligibility on Thursday afternoon, in a decision from her anti-doping hearing on Monday and Tuesday. This meant she was then considering travelling to the Middle Eastern city to compete in the 100m event on Saturday morning.

However, Jonielle Smith, who finished a spot behind Williams in fourth at the National Trials in June, is set to join Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Elaine Thompson as Jamaica's entrants for the race.

Williams posted on her social media accounts to officially confirm her withdrawal from the event.

"I have decided to forgo competing at the World Championships considering the long trip to Doha and that the team has already started training for the relays," Williams said on Thursday night.

"I am just relieved and thankful after what has been a very emotional summer. I would like to once again express my gratitude to everyone right across Jamaica who reached out to show support. I look forward to returning to the track for the 2020 season.

"Hopefully I still have a chance to make the trip to Doha to watch Jamaica compete. I would like to wish all our athletes and coaches the very best. #LetsGetIt #TeamJamaica #OneLove"