Jamaicans Tapper, Burton show their faces at meet in Georgia

Jamaicans Megan Tapper and Rushelle Burton were in action at Saturday’s (1 Aug) American Track League meeting in Georgia, USA.

Doha 2019 world finalist Megan Tapper had two runs in the women’s 100m hurdles. She first ran 13.17 for third behind Ofili Cindy, 12.95 and Tiffany Porter 13.09.

In her second outing, Tapper ran 13.09, but this time, sisters Cindy 12.88 and Porter, 12.98 went sub13.

Jamaican 22-year-old sprinter hurdler Burton did not finish.
Burton, however, finished 6th in the women’s 100m dash. She ran 12.04 in the event, won by Murielle Ahoure in 11.36.

American Aleec Harris ran 13.89 in the men’s 110m hurdles.

Katie Nageotte cleared a World-leading height of 4.92m in the pole vault, also a PB and 6th best outdoor all-time performer. She tried at US record 5.01m.


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Anthony Foster
Anthony Foster
Anthony Foster is a renowned Jamaican sports journalist, honored twice as the Jamaica sports journalist of the year (in 2004 and 2005). His journalistic achievements are globally recognized. Notably, he authored an award-winning article on Usain Bolt, the iconic 6-time Olympic champion, 11-time World champion, and record holder for the sprint double. This significant piece was published in the Jamaica Gleaner in 2004. Anthony's extensive coverage includes prestigious events such as the Olympic Games in Beijing 2008, London 2012, and Rio 2016. He has also provided coverage for seven (7) World Athletics Championships held between 2007 and 2022, alongside various other international sporting events. Noteworthy mentions comprise his coverage of the 2007 World Cup of cricket and his cherished experience reporting on the 2004 clash between his favorite football team, Argentina, and the USA.
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