On a night when Jamaica’s finest speed merchants squared off under the glare of the National Stadium lights, Kishane Thompson delivered a performance for the ages when he stormed to 9.75 seconds to defend his national 100m title on day two of the JAAA/Puma National Senior Championships on Friday.

With the air heavy with anticipation and a slight delay caused by Oblique Seville’s tight hamstring in warm-up, Thompson kept his composure, blasted out of the blocks, and never looked back, as he shattered his previous best of 9.77s set at last year’s edition of the championships.

The MVP Track Club standout’s blistering run not only earned him a massive personal best but also etched his name into the history books, as it also equalled the National Stadium record.

In what was arguably the deepest national 100m final in recent memory, Seville, who overcame pre-race hamstring concerns, clocked a brilliant 9.83 for second, as he backed up his determination with another burst of world-class speed to confirm his ticket to the World Championships.

Ackeem Blake, who continues to mature into a global contender, was third in 9.88, making it three Jamaican sprinters under 9.90 in one race, which represents a stunning showcase of the island’s sprinting depth. In fact, it was a repeat of last year's top three finish. 

Ryiem Forde also dipped under the 10-second barrier at 9.98, while Rohan Watson (10.04s), Kadrian Goldson (10.07s), Bouwahjgie Nkrumie (10.09s), and Bryan Levell (10.43s), who pulled up at the end, rounded out the highly competitive final.