Anthony Foster, Freelance Writer

BYDGOSZCZ, Poland

Kemoy Campbell has urged the Jamaica Amateur Athletic Association (JAAA) not to give up on middle-distance runners, Campbell's plea came after his 10th-place finish in heat two of yesterday's 1500 metres at the 12th IAAF World Junior Championships in Bydgoszcz.

"I think they should continue to support us, because it gives us experience and teaches us how to run distance events," said Campbell after his 4:02.80 run.

Campbell went into the event with a personal best and national junior record 3:42.57, but was outrun on the final lap.

"The last part of the race was pretty hard, it was very speedy," admitted the Bellfield High distance hero.

"The conditions are not good to run in. I am not used to these conditions," continued Campbell, who ran 3:42.5 last month for the National Junior record at the Island Games in New York.

However, he said he was satisfied.

"I think I did my best," while adding, "I am happy I came here to represent Jamaica, I did not do well, but I am still happy. "