Kelsey Daniel Sets New Indoor Long Jump Record for Trinidad and Tobago at NCAA Championships
Kelsey Daniel set a new Trinidad and Tobago indoor long jump record at the NCAA Championships with a leap of 8.16 metres, surpassing his previous record of 8.03 metres. He won gold, while Nickaoli Williams and Henry Kinere took silver and bronze respectively. Daniel previously won gold in the triple jump at the NJCAA championships in 2023.
Kelsey Daniel of Trinidad and Tobago achieved a remarkable feat at the NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships, securing a new national indoor record in the long jump. Competing as a final-year student at Texas University, Daniel captured the gold medal with an impressive leap of 8.16 metres on his fifth attempt. This achievement surpasses his own previous national record of 8.03 metres, set during the Arkansas Invitational in January.
In the same event, Nickaoli Williams from Oklahoma finished in the second position with a jump of 7.96 metres, while Henry Kinere from Arkansas secured the bronze medal with a jump of 7.91 metres. Daniel’s victory not only highlights his talent but also complements his earlier success, as he triumphed in the triple jump during the National Junior Collegiate Athletics Association (NJCAA) championships in 2023 while studying at New Mexico Junior College.
Kelsey Daniel’s recent accomplishments at the NCAA Championships underline his exceptional talent and dedication to the sport. By setting a new national record of 8.16 metres in indoor long jump, Daniel has established himself as a leading athlete in Trinidad and Tobago. His prior success in the NJCAA further emphasizes his capability and potential in athletics.
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