Jamaica's Jody Ann Muir (left) battles for third place in the women's 400m semi-final at the IAAF World Junior Championships in Montcon, Canada yesterday. Muir ran 53.20 behind Nigeria's Bukola Aboguncoko (right), 52.86 and Bianca Razor, 53.06. She will line up in the final later today. - photo by Marc Grandmaison
American-based 400m athlete Jody Ann Muir was the brightest spark for Jamaica during the opening stages of yesterday's action at the IAAF World Junior Championships in Athletics in Moncton, Canada.
The former Wolmer's Girls quarter-miler, now at Mississippi State University, clocked 53.20, which was good enough for third place in her semi-final, and was the fourth fastest time going into the medal round.
The other Jamaican in the event Jeneive Russell, failed to advance from semi-final three, after only managing seventh place with a time of 55.16.
It was a rough morning and afternoon sessions for the Jamaicans, as hopefuls Natoya Goule (800m) and Chad Wright (shot put) were among the Jamaican who failed to advance in their respective events.
However, Jamaica's 400m hurdlers will be looking to restore some pride and continue the country's excellent record in this event at this stage,when they take the field later today.
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