Although she was beaten into fourth place at the National Trials last month, an informal survey done by The Gleaner has revealed that many Jamaicans still believe ace sprinter Veronica Campbell-Brown should be given the opportunity to run the 100 metres in Beijing. According to the rules of the Jamaica Amateur Athletic Association, only the top- three finishers automatically qualify to represent the country.

Kemar McDonald, 18

She should be given a chance, based on her performance leading up to the Beijing Olympics.

Marcia McKenzie, 44

Veronica is capable and should run the race.

Valda Loftman, 64

Yes, she previously did well and should be given the chance to run the 100m.

Marsha Williams, 33

If she nuh qualify she just nuh qualify.

Shaneak Allen, 19

Yes, she should run because she got a gold for Jamaica the last time and she has the experience.

Segdron Henry, 25

Veronica is one of our best female athletes. She should run the 100m.

Carlos Shepherd, 20

She did well in Athens and so should be given the opportunity to run the 100m.