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Jamaica’s Ackeem Blake (left) and the United States’ Noah Lyles come through the tape in a 100-metre heat at the World Athletics Championships inside the Japan National Stadium yesterday.
Jamaica’s Ackeem Blake (left) and the United States’ Noah Lyles come through the tape in a 100-metre heat at the World Athletics Championships inside the Japan National Stadium yesterday.
Shericka Jackson (left) cruises during her 100-metre at the World Athletics Championships inside the Japan National Stadium in Tokyo yesterday.
Shericka Jackson (left) cruises during her 100-metre at the World Athletics Championships inside the Japan National Stadium in Tokyo yesterday.
St Lucia’s Julien Alfred looks the picture of composure during the heats of the 100 metres at the World Athletics Championships inside the Japan National Stadium in Tokyo yesterday.
St Lucia’s Julien Alfred looks the picture of composure during the heats of the 100 metres at the World Athletics Championships inside the Japan National Stadium in Tokyo yesterday.
Samantha Hall shows some love after qualifying for the World Athletics Championships discus final at the Japan National Stadium on Friday.
Samantha Hall shows some love after qualifying for the World Athletics Championships discus final at the Japan National Stadium on Friday.

Jamaica’s Shiann Salmon (right) signs a Jamaica flag during a welcome ceremony at the Jamaican Embassy in Tokyo on Wednesday.
Jamaica’s Shiann Salmon (right) signs a Jamaica flag during a welcome ceremony at the Jamaican Embassy in Tokyo on Wednesday.
Her Excellency Shorna-Kay Richards brandishes a ‘Jamaica takes over Tokyo’ banner during a welcome ceremony for Jamaica’s athletes at the country’s Embassy in Tokyo on Wednesday.
Her Excellency Shorna-Kay Richards brandishes a ‘Jamaica takes over Tokyo’ banner during a welcome ceremony for Jamaica’s athletes at the country’s Embassy in Tokyo on Wednesday.
Tina Clayton comes through the line during 100-metre heat at the World Athletics Championships inside the Japan National Stadium in Tokyo yesterday.
Tina Clayton comes through the line during 100-metre heat at the World Athletics Championships inside the Japan National Stadium in Tokyo yesterday.
Kishane Thompson looks at the monitor right after completing a heat at the World Athletics Championships inside the Japan National Stadium yesterday.
Kishane Thompson looks at the monitor right after completing a heat at the World Athletics Championships inside the Japan National Stadium yesterday.
Jamaica’s Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce (left) and Cote diVoire’s Marie Josee Talou Smith look at the monitor during a 100-metre heat at the World Athletics Championships inside the Japan National Stadium in Tokyo yesterday.
Jamaica’s Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce (left) and Cote diVoire’s Marie Josee Talou Smith look at the monitor during a 100-metre heat at the World Athletics Championships inside the Japan National Stadium in Tokyo yesterday.
Jamaica’s Oblique Seville eases down after going through the heats of the 100 metres at the World Athletics Championships at the Japan National Stadium yesterday.
Jamaica’s Oblique Seville eases down after going through the heats of the 100 metres at the World Athletics Championships at the Japan National Stadium yesterday.
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The ante on the speedometre climbed pretty quickly at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan. Still, the stars have maintained their cool throughout.