VOICE-ONLINE.CO.UK/SPORT OF SPORT Briana backing Jamaica’s track stars of tomorrow

By Rodney Hinds

JAMAICA’S YOUNGEST Olympic gold medallist Briana Williams has awarded scholarships to three Excelsior High School student-athletes valued at $210,000.

Williams, who moved to Jamaica last year, is already dedicated to giving back to the community. Following a Christmas treat the 20-year-old staged for children in the Montego Bay environs in December, Williams will provide $70,000 each in scholarships to Shakira Rhoden, Shelly-Ann Taylor and Janelia Williams.

more than inspirational words. I wanted to support their academic journey.”

The scholarship was made possible through Briana’s sponsor GraceKennedy Limited and will be disbursed to the school to cover the cost of books, tuition and other necessities for the 2023 academic year.

The Briana Williams scholarship will now be an annual offer to aid student-athletes in their academic and sporting pursuits.

“I am committed to giving back to athletes in Jamaica because I know what it’s like. It’s not easy being a student-athlete,” she shared.

SUPPORT: Briana Williams with scholarship awardees

Shakira Rhoden, ShellyAnnTaylor and Janelia Williams of Excelsior High School track and field team; right, Gold medal winners Briana, left, Elaine Thompson-Herah, Shelly-Ann

Fraser-Pryce and Shericka

Jackson of Team Jamaica during the medal ceremony for the 4 x 100m relay at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games