ever throw coming in July. Hall will want to improve on her performance at Paris 2024. SHOT PUT Lloydricia Cameron – 29 yrs. SB: 18.12/PB: 18.33m; World Ranking #31 The former U. of Florida star aims to better her position from Paris 2024 and be at least in the final group on September 14. HAMMER THROW Nayoka Clunis – 29 yrs. SB: 70.85 PB: 71.83m NR; World Ranking #33 After having her heart broken on her way to Paris 2024, Clunis now gets her big chance to throw the tethered ball, this time at the World Championships. TEAM JAMAICA*
LONG JUMP/TRIPLE JUMP Ackelia Smith – 23 yrs. LJ SB: 6.74/PB: 7.10m; World Ranking #11; TJ SB: 14.44/ PB: 14.54m; World Ranking #7 Versatile and accomplished in both disciplines. With NCAA championships, national titles, and both Olympic and World Championship finals under her belt, she’s a consistent global podium contender. Going into Budapest, Smith was the world’s top horizontal jumper. Now, she looks to regain form and gain a medal in the hop/step/jump. Shanieka Ricketts – 33 yrs. TJ SB: 14.64/PB: 15.03m; World Ranking #2 Ricketts remains a dominant force. With multiple global
silvers and her first Olympic medal in Paris, the 5 time national champion continues to deliver conversions under pressure, maintaining podium presence throughout her international appearances. HIGH JUMP Lamara Distin – 25 yrs. SB: 1.92/PB: 2.00m NR; World Ranking #15 The Commonwealth champion’s 1.92m clearance in May places her again in the world’s elite and shows her returning to her best. DISCUS THROW Samantha Hall – 32 yrs. SB/PB: 64.97m; World Ranking #24 The NACAC champion is on the upswing this year with her best
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