2 Medals for Jamaica on Final Day, Day 6 – Birmingham22
Jamaica added two medals on the final day of the competition in Birmingham. The team of Shiann Salmon, Roneisha McGreggor, Junelle Bromfield and Natoya Goule, in that order, ran 3:26.83 to take silver behind winners Canada. England actually finished in front but was...
Six Medals on Penultimate Day, Day 5 – Birmingham22
Jamaica had a penultimate day to remember in Birmingham, winning six medals; three gold, two silver and a bronze. Superstar Elaine Thompson-Herah did not have to pull out all the tools as she comfortably won the 200m and completed a worthwhile sprint double. She ran a...
Ricketts Win Gold With First Jump, Day 4 – Birmingham22
Jamaica added another gold to its tally of medals on Friday when the highly consistent Shanieka Ricketts used her first attempt, a championships record of 14.94m, to win the women’s triple jump final. Defending champion Kimberly Williams finished 4th with...
Broadbell Achieves 110m Hurdles Glory for Jamaica, Day 3 – Birmingham22
With his more established compatriot Hansle Parchment knocked out through injury, young Rasheed Broadbell assumed the responsibility and was all business in the final of the 110mH. He turned up in irrepressible form and performed as a man possessed. Broadbell powered...