Jamaican Athletes Shine at Miramar Invitational Meet

At the Miramar Invitational meet in Florida, Jamaican athletes Rohan Watson, Rusheen McDonald, and Ackelia Smith claimed victories in their respective events. Watson won the men’s 100m with a time of 9.99 seconds, McDonald triumphed in the 300m, and Smith started her outdoor season with a long jump of 6.74m. Other notable performances included Briana Williams in the women’s 100m and Shericka Jackson in the women’s 300m.

At the Miramar Invitational meet held at the Ansin Sports Complex in Florida, Jamaican athletes Rohan Watson, Rusheen McDonald, and Ackelia Smith emerged victorious. This event forms part of the World Athletics Continental Tour-Silver series. Watson, a previous national 100m champion, clocked a wind-aided time of 9.99 seconds, while McDonald secured victory in the 300m in 32.39 seconds. Smith commenced her outdoor season with an impressive long jump of 6.74m.

In the women’s 100m, Briana Williams finished second with a wind-aided time of 11.07 seconds, followed closely by Natasha Morrison at 11.08 seconds. Kayla White from the United States led the race, winning at 10.99 seconds. Meanwhile, Shericka Jackson achieved a remarkable personal record in the women’s 300m at 36.13 seconds, ranking as the third-best performance by a Jamaican in this event.

The men’s 200m saw Nigel Ellis take the second position with a wind-aided 20.52 seconds. Additionally, national record holder Danniel Thomas-Dodd excelled in the women’s shot put, finishing second with a distance of 18.80m, while Lloydricia Cameron placed fifth. The event showcased considerable talent from Jamaica, reinforcing the nation’s strong presence in track and field sports.

The Miramar Invitational highlighted the prowess of Jamaican athletes, with Rohan Watson, Rusheen McDonald, and Ackelia Smith securing notable victories. Watson’s dominant performance in the men’s 100m, alongside impressive results from Jackson, Williams, and Thomas-Dodd, showcased the depth of talent in the Jamaican athletics scene. This event contributes to a promising season ahead for these athletes in various competitions.

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