Celtics vs. Lakers. Yankees vs. Red Sox. USA vs. Jamaica. Rivalries like these don’t just define sports, they elevate them. They create storylines, tension, and moments fans never forget. In track and field, no matchup captures that energy more than the United States versus Jamaica.

In track and field, the common narrative is that age brings decline; that the older you get, the slower you become, the less valuable you are to the sport, until you eventually fade out. But some veterans are rewriting that story. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce (38), Emily Infeld (35), Marie Josée Ta Lou-Smith (36), and Dalilah Muhammad (34) are proving that experience, resilience, and consistency still win at the highest level.

Jamaica, widely known as the sprint capital of the world, hosted its JAAA National Senior Championships this past weekend at the National Stadium in Kingston. Held earlier than most global trials, the meet delivered several standout performances and key storylines as the country gears up for the World Championships. Here are the main takeaways:

The Diamond League Doha Meeting kicks off this Friday, promising a night of thrilling competition. With season debuts and veteran champions, Doha offers a deep and diverse field of athletes to watch.

Earlier this year, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce announced that the 2025 track and field season would be her final as a professional. Her final Diamond League season is set to open with the 100m dash at the Doha Diamond League Meeting on Friday, May 16.