Rohan Watson

Rohan Watson (born 29 April 2002) is a Jamaican track and field athlete who competes as a sprinter. In July 2023, he became Jamaican national champion over 100 metres.[1]

Rohan Watson
Personal information
NationalityJamaican
Born (2002-04-29) 29 April 2002
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)Sprint
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)100m: 9.91 (Kingston, 2023)
200m: 21.69 (Kingston, 2022)
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  Jamaica
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place2023 Budapest4×100 m relay

Career

A member of the MVP Club in Jamaica,[2][3] where he is a training partner of the likes of Shericka Jackson.[4] Watson won the Jamaican national 100m title at the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica on 7 July 2023, running 9.91 seconds.[5] The victory was considered an upset, with Oblique Seville and Ackeem Blake entering the competition as the favourites.[6] Earlier in the week, Watson had dipped below the 10-second barrier for the first time, running 9.98s in the heats.[7]

He was selected for the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest in August 2023.[8][9] He reached the semi-finals of the 100m.[10]

References
  1. "Rohan Watson". World Athletics. Retrieved 8 July 2023.
  2. Clarke, Athena (July 7, 2023). "NationalTrials: Watson shocks field in men's 100m". Jamaica Observer. Retrieved 8 July 2023.
  3. Buchanan, Orane (July 7, 2023). "Watson shocks fast men with 9.91 national title".
  4. "Shericka Jackson sets year's best time as Sha'Carri Richardson reaches Worlds". BBC Sport. 7 July 2023. Retrieved 8 July 2023.
  5. Raynor, Kayon (July 8, 2023). "Jamaica's Jackson sizzles to world lead in 100-metre". Reuters. Retrieved 8 July 2023.
  6. Williams, Melton (7 July 2023). "Rohan Watson pulls off upset victory in men's 100m at National Trials". Jamaica.loopnews. Retrieved 8 July 2023.
  7. Jacks, Bradley (July 7, 2023). "Jackson runs blistering 10.65 to defend 100m title at JAAA/Puma National Senior Championships; Rohan Watson produces stunning upset to win men's title Featured". Sportsmax.tv. Retrieved 8 July 2023.
  8. "Defending champions Fraser-Pryce and Jackson lead Jamaican team for WCH Budapest 23". World Athletics. 3 August 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
  9. "Meet the Complete Jamaican Contingent to the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest". Jamaicans.com. 10 August 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
  10. "Men's 100m Results: World Athletics Championships 2023". Watch Athletics. 19 August 2023. Retrieved 20 August 2023.


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