The Miramar Invitational in Florida saw Jamaican athletes Rohan Watson, Rusheen McDonald, and Ackelia Smith win their events. Watson triumphed in the men’s 100m, McDonald won the 300m, and Smith excelled in the long jump. Shericka Jackson also performed exceptionally well, setting a personal best in the women’s 300m. Overall, the competition showcased Jamaica’s athletic prowess.
The Miramar Invitational meet took place recently in Florida as part of the World Athletics Continental Tour-Silver series, showcasing the talents of Jamaican athletes Rohan Watson, Rusheen McDonald, and Ackelia Smith, who each secured victories. Watson, a previous national champion, excelled in the men’s 100m, finishing with a wind-aided time of 9.99 seconds after leading the qualifications earlier with 10.03 seconds. Notably, Yohan Blake placed second in the same event with a time of 10.06 seconds.
In the uniquely contested 300m race, Rusheen McDonald clinched victory with a time of 32.39 seconds. Simultaneously, Ackelia Smith opened her outdoor season in the long jump with a distance of 6.74m, while her competitor Tissana Hanson recorded a wind-aided jump of 6.63m. These performances underscore the impressive start for Smith in her season.
Briana Williams finished strong in the women’s 100m, clocking a wind-aided 11.07 seconds for second place, closely followed by Natasha Morrison and Serena Cole. Jamaican sprinter Shericka Jackson also put forth a remarkable performance, achieving a personal best of 36.13 seconds in the women’s 300m, marking one of the fastest times by a Jamaican in this category.
In the men’s 200m, Nigel Ellis secured second place with a wind-aided time of 20.52 seconds, while sprint hurdler Rasheed Broadbell finished fourth. Additionally, national record holder Danniel Thomas-Dodd placed second in the women’s shot put, throwing 18.80m, while American Maggie Ewen took home the win with 19.25m.
The Miramar Invitational highlighted the excellent performances of Jamaican athletes, particularly Rohan Watson, Rusheen McDonald, and Ackelia Smith, who secured wins in their respective events. With remarkable times and personal bests achieved, the event reflects Jamaica’s strong presence in track and field, promising exciting developments as the season unfolds. This meet serves as a testament to the talent and potential of these athletes on an international stage.
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