RAYMOND GRAHAM, STAR Writer

Jamaica's top junior athletes will be seeking spots on two teams when they compete at the National Junior Championships inside the National Stadium this weekend.

The Under-18 athletes will by vying for spots on the team to the World Youth Championships in Cali, Colombia, from July 15- 19, while Under-20 athletes will be hoping to book their place in the Junior Pan Am Championships squad to Edmonton, Canada, from July 3-August 2.

Jamaica had their best result at the last World Youth Championships in Donetsk, Ukraine, picking up six gold and two bronze medals.

Eyes on Taylor

This weekend, undoubtedly, all eyes will be on Calabar High 15-year-old, Christopher Taylor, who is expected to dominate the Under-18 400 metres.

Taylor sprinted a personal best 45.55 seconds at the last Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association All Comers meet at the National Stadium last Saturday.

His time was only bettered by those of senior runners Javon Francis (44.50) and Rusheen McDonald (44.60).

Taylor seems on target to emulate the feat of Martin Manley, who won in the Ukraine in 45.89 seconds.

Calabar's Tyreke Wilson and Dejour Russell should also shine in the sprints this weekend, along with St Elizabeth Technical's Jauvaney James in the 400m and 400m hurdles.

James will be hoping for a good result in a bid to follow in the footsteps of teammate, Marvin Williams, who won gold in the event two years ago.

Among females expected to do well are the St Jago High duo of Shaniel English and Kimone Shaw, along with Edwin Allen's Shellece Clarke in the 100m and 200m.