Mike Rodgers warmed up for upcoming US Olympic Trials in the best possible way with emphatic victories in the men’s 100 and 200-metres at last night’s Bermuda Invitational Permit Meet at the National Stadium.

The American sprinter and former US Indoor 60-metres champion was simply in a class of his own, winning both events to do his confidence no harm as he sets his sights on this summer’s Olympic Games in Rio.

Rodgers got his night off to a flying start after blazing a trail to victory in the 100 in 10.14sec and then claimed the 200 in 20.84 in the night’s final event.

“This is my first time in Bermuda and I had a great time here,” said Rodgers, who was a member of the US’s victorious 4x100 relay team at last year’s World Relay Championships in Nassau, Bahamas.

“No surprises, I did what I came to do, which was to put on a good show.

“It wasn’t about time or place, I just came here to execute my race and get ready for the next couple of weeks and everything went according to plan.

“I thought it was going to be a little warmer because I’m in Bermuda. I wish the weather was warmer, but hopefully next time it is.”

Michael Frater, of Jamaica, and Albert Huntley, of the US, rounded off the podium in the men’s 100 while Tre Houston, of Bermuda, and Allen Nathan, of Jamaica, took second and third in the 200.

Also claiming victory Javon Francis, the World Championship silver medal-winner, who won the men’s 400 in 46.27.

“I’m pretty pleased to come out here, have a great race and stay injury free,” the Jamaican said.

“The race didn’t go according to plan, but I managed a win. This is my fourth race for the season and I’m excited about it.

“I just came here to put on a good show for the fans who came and supported to the fullest.”

Calvin Smith and Latoy Williams, both of the US, rounded out the podium in the 400.

Another athlete putting on a good show was Eddie Lovett, of the US Virgins Island, who was the top performer over two heats in the men’s 110 hurdles.

Lovett finished second in the first heat in 13.63 and then went one better with victory in the second in a faster time of 13.50.

“Tonight was a good night and I was able to come out and execute,” Lovett said. “I planned to win and we’re all thankful we were able to run two rounds.

“The first round I wasn’t really able to get into the groove. But once I felt the track and was able to warm up properly and make sure my body is working, I just came out and competed.

“A lot of the guys I’ve raced with for a long time and every time we step on the track it’s just being competitive and understanding that we have to execute and just having fun with it really.”

Jarret Eaton of US won the opening heat in the 110 hurdles with Spencer Adams, also of the US, taking third.

Deuce Carter, of Jamaica, and Adams also finished on the podium in the second heat of the 110 hurdles.

Wesley Vazquez, of Puerto Rico, won the 800 in 1:48.8 and was followed across the line by Jowayne Hibbert, of Jamaica, and Jamal James of Trinidad and Tobago.