AFP, Kingston :
Yohan Blake confirmed his return to top form by completing the sprint double at the Jamaican Olympic Trials with a victory in the men’s 200 metres on Sunday.
Two days after he won the 100m, Blake delivered on his promise by holding off a strong field to capture the 200m at the National Stadium.
“I’ve been working miracles in my life. This is what miracles are all about,” Blake said.
World Championship silver medalist Elaine Thompson and 2013 world champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce were surprise withdrawals from the women’s 200m race, which was won by Simone Facey.
Facey came from behind to beat Veronica Campbell-Brown. No details were given about why Thompson and Fraser-Pryce pulled out.
Blake ran 20.29 seconds-the same time he ran 24 hours earlier in the semi-finals-to once again finish ahead of Nickel Ashmeade who was second and Julian Forte. They both finished in 20.45 seconds.
Blake said he has more work to do before the Rio Games.
Yohan Blake confirmed his return to top form by completing the sprint double at the Jamaican Olympic Trials with a victory in the men’s 200 metres on Sunday.
Two days after he won the 100m, Blake delivered on his promise by holding off a strong field to capture the 200m at the National Stadium.
“I’ve been working miracles in my life. This is what miracles are all about,” Blake said.
World Championship silver medalist Elaine Thompson and 2013 world champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce were surprise withdrawals from the women’s 200m race, which was won by Simone Facey.
Facey came from behind to beat Veronica Campbell-Brown. No details were given about why Thompson and Fraser-Pryce pulled out.
Blake ran 20.29 seconds-the same time he ran 24 hours earlier in the semi-finals-to once again finish ahead of Nickel Ashmeade who was second and Julian Forte. They both finished in 20.45 seconds.
Blake said he has more work to do before the Rio Games.
