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Which Jamaican Athlete Holds the Long Jump Record?

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By Venesha Johnson | Associate Writer

Our island have produced several notable long jump athletes who have excelled at the national and international levels.

Which Jamaican athlete holds the long jump record?

Jaydon Hibbert, born in 2005, competes in track and field for Jamaica. At the 2022 World Under-20 Championships, he won the gold medal in the triple jump after taking silver in the 2021 competition. The triple jump World U20 outdoor and indoor marks, as well as the Jamaican senior record, are all held by Hibbert. Which is quite impressive. At the 2022 CARIFTA Games in Kingston, Hibbert won the long jump and triple jump competitions in April of that year. He won the senior triple jump competition at the Jamaican Championships, held in Kingston, in June that year as well.

At the World U20 Championships final in Cali, Colombia, he made his first jump and smashed the competition record measuring 17.27 meters. In March 2023, Hibbert won the NCAA Division I Indoor Championships in Albuquerque, New Mexico, by clearing 17.54 meters, setting a new U20 world record in the triple leap. All these achievements at just 18 years old!

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Here are a few other Jamaican long jump athletes who have made a significant impact:

James Beckford

James Beckford is one of Jamaica's most successful long jumpers. Born in 1975, he won the silver medal at the 1995 World Championships and the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. Beckford holds the Jamaican national record in the long jump with a distance of 8.62 meters. Beckford's breakthrough came at the 1995 World Championships held in Gothenburg, Sweden. He won the silver medal with a jump of 8.33 meters, finishing just behind Iván Pedroso of Cuba. Beckford continued his success the following year at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, United States. He secured the silver medal with a leap of 8.29 meters, narrowly missing out on the gold medal won by Carl Lewis. With a leap of 17.92 meters, he now holds the Jamaican record for the triple jump. He also had the record for the long jump, which Tajay Gayle replaced on September 28 at the World Championships in Athletics in Doha, Qatar, with a leap of 8.69 meters. For the years 1995, 1996, and 2003, he was selected as the Jamaica Sportsman of the Year.

Tajay Gayle

Tajay Gayle is a rising star in Jamaican athletics. Born in 1996, he made his mark on the international stage by winning the gold medal in the long jump at the 2019 World Championships in Doha, Qatar. Gayle's winning jump of 8.69 meters was a personal best and set a new Jamaican national record. Tajay Gayle made history at the 2019 World Championships in Doha, Qatar. He produced a stunning performance with his final jump of 8.69 meters, securing the gold medal. This jump not only marked a personal best for Gayle but also set a new Jamaican national record. Gayle became the first Jamaican athlete to win a world championship title in the long jump. His remarkable achievement showcased his talent and potential in the event.

Shanieka Ricketts

She is a 1992-born Jamaican athlete who excels in the triple jump. At the Doha 2019 World Championships, she took home the silver medal. Her personal bests in the competition are 14.98 meters outside (2021 in Doha) and 14.08 meters inside (2013 in Albuquerque). She achieved qualification in July 2021 to represent Jamaica at the 2020 Summer Olympics.

Damar Forbes

Damar Forbes is another Jamaican long jumper who has represented his country on the international stage. His personal best is 8.29 meters (27 feet 2+1/4 inches). At the 2011 World Championships in Daegu, South Korea, as well as the 2012 Summer Olympics, he participated in the long jump competition. At the 2011 Central American and Caribbean Athletic Championships, he won the silver medal. In the 2013 World Championships in Athletics final, he finished eighth. In 2013, he also achieved success on the IAAF Diamond League circuit, winning the Meeting Areva.

These are just a few of the Jamaican long jump athletes who have achieved success in the sport. Jamaica has a strong tradition of sprinting, but these athletes have shown that the country can also produce talent in other track and field events.

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References & Sources For Which Jamaican Athlete Holds the Long Jump Record

  1. Watta, E. (2023, May 16). Jaydon Hibbert: Top facts about Jamaica’s world U20 triple jump record holder. Olympics.com. https://olympics.com/en/news/jaydon-hibbert-top-facts-jamaica-world-u20-triple-jump-record-holder

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