When quarter-miler Antonio Watson became the country's second world champion in the men's 400 metres three years ago in Budapest, many thought he would go on to dominate the event. Watson, who was also world under-18 champion in 2017 in Nairobi, saw his progress stalled by injuries in the years that followed.

On Sunday at the JAAA/Puma National Junior and Senior Championships, the former Petersfield High School athlete showed that he is getting back to full fitness by capturing his first senior national title after winning the event in a season's best 44.73 seconds.

Watson was very excited to be back in good shape and was happy to win his first senior national title.