Jamaicans Ackelia Smith of the University of Texas and Luke Brown of the University of Kentucky set NCAA leading marks in the women’s long jump and men’s triple jump events respectively on Saturday while there were wins for high jumper Lamara Distin and Shaquena Foote. Meanwhile, there were meet records for the Clemson University pair of Daniel Cope and Marie Forbes in the weight throw event at the Ted Nelson.
Jamaica dominated the 50th Carifta Games held in Nassau, Bahamas, between 8-10 April, topping the medal table with 78 medals including 40 gold, 22 silver and 16 bronze
Jamaicans Kiara Grant, Warren Barrett and Shaquille Lowe were among the winners on last weekend's slate of indoor track and field meets on the United States college circuit, with all three rec.