Jamaica's freshly-minted Sportsman of the Year Antonio Watson will make his seasonal debut when he lines up in the 400m at the Camperdown Classic on Saturday inside the National Stadium. The reigning world 400m champion of Racers Track Club who has a personal best of 44.13, is drawn in a competitive heat 5 with his teammate Jeremy Brembridge who has a personal best of 45.55, Roshawn Clarke of Swept TC.
For the first time in its history, the much-anticipated Corporate Area Championship will be providing winning cash prizes. The winning male and female schools will walk away with $150,000 each with second place taking home $100,000 and $50,000 for third place. Meanwhile, the winning trophies will have Dr Carol Long and Dave Myrie's names attached to them. The winning boys' trophy will be named in honour of Dave Myrie, while.
Kingston College and Immaculate High are the early leaders of the Corporate Area Championship, set for February 16 and 17, after four finals were held during the Youngster Goldsmith Meet on Saturday. With the Corporate Area Championship not having the National Stadium available this year, the event will be held at Jamaica College’s Ashenheim Stadium, however,the venue is not suitable for four events – discus, pole vault, steeplechase and javelin..