UTech, Jamaica Student Athletes Selected for National Team to World Relays in China
Krystal Sloley Shana-Kaye Anderson
Two standout athletes from the University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech, Jamaica) MVP Track and field Club programme, Shana-Kaye Anderson and Krystal Sloley have been named to Jamaica’s national team for the World Athletics Relays scheduled for May 10–11, 2025, in Guangzhou, China.
According to the JAAA announcement, Krystal Sloley is included in the women’s 4x100m relay pool, while Shana-Kaye Anderson is named among the athletes for the women’s 4x400m relay team.
Anderson, a specialist in the 400m, and Sloley, a key competitor in the 100m and 200m sprints, were selected following strong performances at the recent 2025 Intercollegiate Track and Field Championships, where they both contributed significantly to UTech, Jamaica’s team results. Krystal Sloley placed first in the 100m and second in the 200m, while Shana- Kaye Anderson placed first in both the 400m and 800m.
Their inclusion on the national team underscores the continued impact of the UTech, Jamaica Knights on the local and international athletics scene. The World Relays serve as a qualifying meet for the 2025 World Athletics Championships and the 2026 Olympic Games.
Congratulating the student athletes on their selection to compete in this prestigious global event, Dr Kevin Brown, President, UTech, Jamaica, stated:
“This achievement reflects the ongoing commitment and discipline of our student-athletes and the sustained excellence of our athletics programme. We anticipate strong performances from both Shana-Kaye and Krystal as they compete on the global stage. We look forward to seeing them represent the university and the nation with distinction.
UTech, Jamaica remains the proud home of some of the world's most accomplished athletes, having produced global icons such as Usain Bolt, Asafa Powell, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, and Shericka Jackson, among others. Our athletics programme continues to nurture elite talent for both the national and international stage, through a long-standing partnership with the MVP Track & Field Club and renowned coach Stephen Francis.
Each year, UTech, Jamaica invests heavily in its sports programme, with significant funding allocated to athletic scholarships supporting student-athletes across all sport disciplines. In addition, we continue to provide dedicated on-campus housing at our Papine campus for students enrolled in our Elite Sports Programme. The university athletes have been sponsored by Puma for several years and a new sponsorship deal is currently being negotiated."
UTech, Jamaica extends best wishes to both athletes as they prepare to take the international stage in China.
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Contact:
Michelle Beckford (Mrs.)
Corporate Communications Manager
University of Technology, Jamaica
Telephone: (876) 970-5299
Email: mbeckford@utech.edu.jm