The inaugural Grand Prix Lombardia – Brescia 2024 saw impressive performances from Caribbean athletes despite challenging weather conditions. Grenadian Kirani James dominated the men’s 400m, winning with a time of 44.86 seconds.
In the men’s 100m final, Jamaica’s Rohan Watson claimed victory with a time of 10.48 seconds against a strong headwind (-2.8 m/s). His compatriot Micheal Campbell secured second place in 10.53 seconds, while Cuba’s Yenns Reynold Fernández took third in 10.54 seconds.
Jamaica’s Natasha Morrison Takes Third in Women’s 100m
The women’s 100m saw Natasha Morrison of Jamaica finish third, clocking 11.43 seconds in windy conditions (-2.4 m/s). Marie-Josée Ta Lou-Smith from Ivory Coast won the race in 11.28 seconds, with Great Britain’s Daryll Neita taking second in 11.31 seconds.
In the 100m hurdles, Puerto Rico’s Jasmine Camacho-Quinn emerged victorious with a time of 12.88 seconds (-1.6 m/s). Jamaica’s Yanique Thompson showed resilience, finishing fourth in 13.44 seconds.
Stephenie-Ann McPherson Finishes Strong in Women’s 400m
Stephenie-Ann McPherson of Jamaica placed fourth in the women’s 400m with a time of 51.93 seconds, while her compatriot Janieve Russell finished sixth in the 400m hurdles, clocking 56.13 seconds.
In the field events, Jamaican high jumper Lamara Distin cleared 1.82m to secure fifth place in the women’s competition.
Rasmus Mägi Secures 400m Hurdles Victory in Stormy Brescia
Rasmus Mägi topped the men’s 400m hurdles in 48.61, while in the men’s 110m hurdles, Lorenzo Simonelli clocked 13.39 (-1.2 m/s) to defeat Cordell Tinch, who finished in 13.49. Timothy Cheruiyot stepped down to the 800m and won in 1:45.46, holding off Spain’s Mariano Garcia, who finished in 1:45.54.
Jacobsen Outthrows Fantini to Claim Hammer Throw Title
In the field events, Katrine Koch Jacobsen outperformed Sara Fantini in the women’s hammer throw, with marks of 71.02m and 70.25m, respectively.
Ayomide Folorunso took the women’s 400m hurdles in 55.41, while Olympic champion Dalilah Muhammad finished fourth in 55.99. Alexis Holmes claimed the women’s 400m in 51.32.
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