A brilliant anchor leg from Shanoya Douglas powered Jamaica to their fourth consecutive women’s 4x100 metres title at the World Under-20 Championships, clocking a world-leading 42.89 seconds on yesterday’s final day in Eugene, Oregon.

With favourites the United States failing to reach the final, Jamaica seized the opportunity. Sashana Johnson, a 200m finalist, gave the team a strong start, followed by Theianna-Lee Terrelonge and Natrece East.

Heading into the anchor leg, Jamaica trailed Switzerland, but Douglas – silver medallist in both the 100m and 200m – produced her best run of the meet to secure gold. Switzerland finished second in 43.36, while Belgium claimed bronze in a national junior record 43.91.