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It has been a special season so far for the Convent of Mercy (Alpha) athletes at the various meets leading up to the ISSA-GraceKennedy Boys and Girls' Athletics Championships (Champs).

One of their standout athletes this season is 14-year-old Seana Wilson, who has held her own against more senior competitors in her first year in Class Three.

A member of last year's silver medal-winning Class Four 4x100 metres relay team behind Edwin Allen High at Champs, the former New Providence Primary student also competed in the 70m hurdles and 100m. This season, she has shown exceptional improvement in both the 100m and 200m, winning both events at the Corporate Area Championships.

She displayed her determination at the Carifta Trials, where a late surge in the final 20m saw her finish a close second in the Under-17 200m event to the outstanding Rihanna Scott of Ferncourt High. Her personal best time of 24.34 seconds secured her spot at next month's Carifta Games in Trinidad and Tobago.Scott's winning time was 24.13.

Reflecting on her second-place finish and her expectations for Champs where she is ranked sixth in the 100m with 12.07 and second in the 200m, Wilson shared her excitement.

"I have never been been on an airplane and I was really motivated at Carifta Trials because I was determined to do my best and achieve my goal," she said.

Wilson also credited the team's strong support system for fuelling her performance.

"We have a very loyal set of supporters who are always cheering for us, and that really motivates us because we don't want to let them down," she continued.

Looking ahead to Champs, she is eager to perform well.

"I really want to win a medal to make everyone proud, especially my coach, who has given us so much motivation. The training is very hard, but we don't mind," she stated.

Despite her strong standing in the 200m, Wilson favours the shorter sprint. "I really prefer the 100m over the 200m because the race finishes much faster," she admitted.

Heading into Champs, she will have tough competition in the 100m from Scott, Shayon Smith of St Mary High, and St Jago High's Shannia Campbell. In the 200m, she will contend with Scott, Shameika McLean of Foga Road High, and Danielle Clarke of Edwin Allen. However, she remains confident.

"I have been well-prepared by my coach, and I have no fear. I will go out there and do my best because I really want to leave Champs with at least a medal," she affirmed.