Rohan Watson (born 29 April 2002) is a Jamaican

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athlete who competes as a sprinter. In July 2023, he became Jamaican national champion over 100 metres.

Career

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and

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entering the competition as the favourites. Earlier in the week, Watson had dipped below the

10-second barrier The 10-second barrier is the physical and psychological barrier of completing the 100 metres sprint in under ten seconds. The achievement is traditionally regarded as the hallmark of a world-class male sprinter. Its significance has become less im ...

for the first time, running 9.98s in the heats. He was selected for the

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in August 2023, where he reached the semi-finals of the 100m.

References

2002 births Living people Jamaican male sprinters 21st-century Jamaican people World Athletics Championships medalists World Athletics Championships athletes for Jamaica {{Jamaica-athletics-bio-stub