At the Miramar Invitational in Florida, Jamaican athletes Rohan Watson, Rusheen McDonald, and Ackelia Smith achieved victories in the men’s 100m, 300m, and women’s long jump, respectively. Watson clocked a wind-aided 9.99 seconds in the 100m, showcasing his speed after being a finalist at the World Indoor Championships. McDonald and Smith also delivered impressive performances, contributing to a strong showing for Jamaica.
On Saturday, during the Miramar Invitational at the Ansin Sports Complex in Florida, Jamaican athletes Rohan Watson, Rusheen McDonald, and Ackelia Smith triumphed in their respective events. Watson, a former national 100m champion, showcased his speed by winning the men’s 100m with a wind-aided time of 9.99 seconds. He had also led the qualification with 10.03 seconds earlier, finishing ahead of Yohan Blake and Bryan Levell.
Rusheen McDonald achieved victory in the 300m event, clocking 32.39 seconds, a notable accomplishment given the event’s infrequent occurrence. Ackelia Smith commenced her outdoor long jump season impressively, achieving a distance of 6.74m, while competitor Tissana Hanson followed closely in fourth with 6.63m.
In the women’s 100m, Briana Williams registered a wind-aided time of 11.07 seconds for second place, while Natasha Morrison secured third with 11.08 seconds. American Kayla White claimed victory in this race with a time of 10.99 seconds. Additionally, Shericka Jackson recorded a personal best of 36.13 seconds in the women’s 300m, ranking as the third fastest time by a Jamaican woman.
In the men’s 200m, Nigel Ellis finished second with a wind-aided time of 20.52 seconds, while Rasheed Broadbell placed fourth. In the women’s shot put, national record holder Danniel Thomas-Dodd achieved second place with a throw of 18.80m, trailing behind American Maggie Ewen who won with 19.25m.
The Miramar Invitational witnessed remarkable performances by Jamaican athletes, particularly Rohan Watson, Rusheen McDonald, and Ackelia Smith, who each claimed victory in their events. Watson’s impressive 100m win, accompanied by McDonald’s standout 300m race and Smith’s successful long jump debut, signifies a promising start to their competitive seasons. With exceptional results across multiple disciplines, these athletes are earning recognition on the global stage.
Original Source: www.jamaicaobserver.com
