Olympic silver medallist Kishane Thompson and national record holder Ackera Nugent delivered stunning victories on a thrilling day of action at the Prefontaine Classic in Hayward Field, Oregon, on Saturday — a meet that also saw two world records smashed.

Fresh off claiming his second national title just eight days earlier, Thompson blazed to an impressive 9.85 seconds in the men’s 100 metres, outclassing a strong field. British sprinter Zharnel Hughes finished second in 9.91, while American Trayvon Bromell took third in 9.94. Thompson’s Jamaican compatriot Akeem Blake placed fifth with a solid 10.03.

Nugent was equally brilliant, powering to victory in the women’s 100m hurdles with a scorching 12.32 seconds — one of the fastest times of the season. She held off world record holder Tobi Amusan of Nigeria, who clocked 12.38, and American star Kendra Harrison who finished third in 12.50. Reigning world champion Danielle Williams ended fifth in a season-best 12.51 seconds.

There were more Jamaican appearances in the sprints. Rising star Tina Clayton finished fourth in the women’s 100 metres in 11.02 seconds. The event was won by American Melissa Jefferson-Wooden in 10.75, followed by Olympic champion Julian Alfred of St. Lucia in 10.77, and Marie-Josée Ta Lou-Smith of Ivory Coast in 10.90.

In the men’s 200 metres, Jamaican national champion Bryan Levell finished sixth in 20.25 seconds. Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo of Botswana stormed to victory with an impressive 19.76.

Meanwhile, in the women’s 100m invitational, World U-20 champion Alana Reid placed eighth in 11.34 seconds, narrowly ahead of compatriot Briana Williams, who clocked 11.37 for ninth. The race was won by American Jacious Sears in 10.85.

Jamaica also made its mark in the field events. Ralford Mullings, the newly crowned national champion from the University of Oklahoma, delivered a superb throw of 68.98 metres to finish second in the men’s discus. Lithuania’s Mykolas Alekna took top honours with 70.97 metres. Olympic champion Roje Stona finished fourth with a mark of 65.62 metres.

The meet will also be remembered for two breathtaking world records. Kenyan superstar Faith Kipyegon shattered the women’s 1500m world record, clocking an astonishing 3:48.68 to dip well under the four-minute barrier.

In the women’s 5000m, compatriot Beatrice Chebet etched her name in history, clocking 13:58.06 to become the first woman ever to break the 14-minute barrier, thanks to a blistering 61-second final lap.