Matthew Hudson-Smith claims long sprint Grand Slam title

Great Britain’s Matthew Hudson-Smith claimed the first Kingston Grand Slam title up for grabs when he crossed the line first in the men’s long sprints 200m race.

Hudson-Smith finished in 20.77 seconds to get the better of Trinidadian Jareem Richards, 20.81, and Jamaica’s Deandre Watkin, 20.91.

Along with his second-place finish in the men’s 400m last night, Hudson-Smith finished on 20 points, beating out Christopher Bailey, who had amassed 16 points, to Kingston Grand Slam title.

- Gregory Bryce

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