JAMAICA Sport : Nesta Carter, Justin Gatlin showdown to highlight Jamaica International Invitational meet (JII) at the National Stadium May 3 in 100m race.

BY SHERDON COWAN  Saturday, March 22, 2014    

THE 100-metre battle between Jamaica's World Championships bronze medallist Nesta Carter and American Justin Gatlin will highlight this year's Jamaica International Invitational Meet (JII) at the National Stadium on May 3. The meet, which is an IAAF World Challenge-designated event, was officially launched at the Jamaica Pegasus yesterday.

The 28-year-old Carter, after a disappointing performance at the recently concluded World Indoor Games in Sopot, Poland, said he is back in training and recouping.

Ludlow Watts (left), vice-chairman, JII organising committee,
engages in a conversation with (from second left)
 Stephanie McPherson, star athlete; Dr Warren Blake, chairman,
 organising committee; Nesta Carter, star athlete; and
 Meet Director Donald Quarrie at the launch of the
 JII track meet held at the Jamaica Pegasus
yesterday. (PHOTO: BRYAN CUMMINGS)

"I don't really dwell on the past, so I try to get over it as fast as possible and take whatever positives I can from it and look on to further competition ahead," he said. The double Olympic relay gold medallist outlined that he is getting ready for the lengthy 2014 outdoor season, with his main objective being to remain healthy for the season.

"The main objective is to stay healthy, run some fast times and get some rest for 2015. This year is a long season as well, so I am definitely looking forward to the three back-to-back World Championships, Olympics coming up and try to get as much rest as possible at the end of this season to get ready for it," said the MVP track club athlete..

Carter also said he is looking forward to the showdown against Gatlin, as both athletes will go at it in the men's 100 metres. Former Olympic Games 100m champion and silver medallist Gatlin, speaking at the launch via Skype, said his preparations are going well. more