Sprinter Josh Ross wary of long jumper Mitch Watt in the 100m showdown Josh Ross says he is not going to take Olympic silver medallist long jumper Mitch Watt lightly when they clash in the 100m laster this month. Australia's Mitchell Watt leaps for silver at the Olympics in London last year. AUSTRALIA'S fastest man, Josh Ross, says he absolutely respects long jumper Mitch Watt ahead of their 100m showdown in Adelaide this month. Watt - an Olympic long jump silver medallist in London - will run the 100m at the Adelaide Track Classic with one eye on an historic double at the national titles in April. Ross said yesterday he may return the favour by venturing into long jump next season. "I don't want to retire without giving long jump a go," Ross said. That's what I was known for as a junior, long jump, and I really miss the event because my coaches have been worried that mixing the events could lead to injury. Ross has a 100m PB of 10.08sec which he set in 2007, while Watt's best is 10.31, set two years ago. Ross, a six-time 100m national champion, said he would not underestimate Watt's speed at Santos Stadium on February 16. "I heard on the grapevine he's in good form," Ross said. He's a quality long jumper and I don't take anyone lightly. As soon as you start doing that it can mess with your head. Ross took a brief break from training after his Bay Sheffield triumph in December, when he became the first man to win the race off scratch. He returned to racing in Albury last month and will run in Ballarat this weekend.