Jamaica claimed women’s 4x100m relay gold at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games after powering clear of the other seven finalists to win in 42.65 seconds.
Alana Reid, Jodean Williams, Lavanya Williams and Ashanti Moore combined to produce the fastest time in the Commonwealth, with Jamaica establishing control of the race before Moore pulled further away from the chasing teams on the anchor leg.
The result was particularly significant for Jamaica because it came on the country’s Emancipation Day on 1 August. Reid highlighted the timing when speaking to reporters after the race, as the Jamaican quartet stood together following their victory.
The gold-medal performance was built on the trust between the four runners, according to Reid. She also credited the influence of Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, who she said had encouraged the athletes to rely on one another.
“It’s all about trust,” she added, standing shoulder to shoulder with her team. “I remember, I think two years back, Shelly [Ann Fraser-Pryce] told us that we must trust each other. She’s been a big source of motivation for our athletes.”
Jamaica’s winning margin was 0.11 seconds over Canada, who secured silver in 42.76. Canada’s team remained the closest challengers across the final, but Jamaica’s speed on the last leg ensured the gold medal was settled ahead of the finish.
Trinidad & Tobago took bronze in 43.07 after holding off Australia during the closing metres. The battle for third remained close until the final stages, with Trinidad & Tobago managing to keep Australia behind them and complete the podium.
Canada’s Marie-Eloise Leclair said the strength of her team came from its willingness to share knowledge and improve collectively. Speaking about the group’s approach, she emphasised the importance of learning from one another and maintaining high expectations.
“I think the beautiful thing is that we’re able to learn from each other and we accept to grow together. Everyone is always ready to teach and learn.
“We’re very attentive to each other and what we need, but especially to the standards that we set.”
Jamaica’s victory gave them the women’s 4x100m relay title in Glasgow, while Canada finished as runners-up and Trinidad & Tobago completed the medal places. The result also allowed Jamaica’s quartet to claim recognition as the fastest relay team in the Commonwealth, with Moore’s decisive final leg underlining the authority of their performance.
