18-year-old Alana Reid to become Sha'Carri Richardson's partner at Florida track club led by the American's coach Dennis Mitchell

Alana Reid, the bronze medalist in the World U-20 200m and a Jamaican track sensation, is embarking on an exciting journey as she becomes a training partner for the 100m World Champion, Sha'Carri Richardson, under the guidance of coach Dennis Mitchell at the Florida-based Star Athletics Track Club. This move was officially confirmed by Radio Jamaica Sports on Tuesday, following Reid's decision to turn professional by signing a multi-year contract with Nike in June.

Before this transition, Reid held the national junior 100m record at an impressive 10.97 seconds. She had been training under her high school coach, Corey Bennett, who played a pivotal role in her sprint double victory at the Girls' Champs in March. However, Reid has now chosen to join Dennis Mitchell's training group in Florida, marking a significant shift in her coaching setup.

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Dennis Mitchell, a former Olympic medalist and world champion in the 4x100m relay, has been a long-time coach to Sha'Carri Richardson. Richardson, the reigning 100m world champion with a gold medal win in Budapest in a remarkable 10.65 seconds, is also among the top five fastest women of all time, boasting a personal best of 10.49 seconds.

Alana Reid's new training environment at the Star Athletics Track Club will place her alongside elite sprinters and provide her access to Mitchell's wealth of expertise and experience. She will also benefit from world-class facilities, equipment, and the motivation of a highly competitive atmosphere.

Alana Reid stands as one of the brightest young talents in Jamaican sprinting, already having made a name for herself on the global stage. This transition marks a significant step in her career, with her first full professional season commencing in the company of the reigning world 100m champion, Sha'Carri Richardson.

Alana Reid edges out Briana Williams in 100m thriller

Jamaica's Alana Reid Wins Again, Nearly Breaks 11 Seconds

In an electrifying showdown at the JAAA All-Comers Meet in Kingston, Alana Reid secured a thrilling victory in the women's 100m, crossing the finish line in 11.16 seconds. Her fierce competitor, Briana Williams, an Olympic 4x100m relay gold medalist, finished a very close second in 11.20 seconds.

Williams, who holds the national junior record of 10.97 seconds, made a lightning-fast start from lane one and appeared poised to claim the race. However, Alana Reid, who had previously recorded a personal best of 10.92 seconds at the Girls' Champs in March, showcased her strength and speed in the final meters. With a powerful surge, Reid overtook Williams to clinch the victory by the narrowest of margins.

This remarkable performance by Alana Reid not only secured her the U-20 World Record but also marked a personal best, national U-20 record, and Champs record. Her extraordinary run in Kingston undoubtedly sends a powerful message that will resonate across the world of track and field.