National 400m Hurdler Jaheel Hyde is hanging up his spikes after announcing his official retirement from athletics.

Hyde 28, shared his decision via a statement on his social on Sunday.

In an emotional farewell, the former World Junior Champion, who also represented Jamaica at the Olympics, expressed gratitude for the abundance of support he has received throughout his career which he will take with him into the new chapter in his life.

Hyde, who dominated athletics during his junior years is also among a handful of persons to represent the country in two sports having also represented Reggae Boyz at the U-17 level.

He retires as among the top five fastest Jamaicans of all time with 48.03s Personal Best.