Shantae ForemanWins NCAA Long Jump Silver for Clemson

Clemson senior Shantae Foreman claimed the silver medal in the women’s long jump final at the NCAA Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Oregon, on Thursday, posting a mark of 6.69m.

Stanford’s Alyssa Jones took the gold with a meeting record leap of 7.06m, the only jump over seven metres in the final.

Shantae Foreman, a Jamaican-born athlete competing for Clemson, closed out her NCAA career with a podium finish in Eugene.

Also in action was Britannie Johnson of Purdue in the women’s shot put final. The Jamaican thrower and Camperdown High product recorded a best of 16.02m but did not place among the leaders in the event.

Nebraska’s Axelina Johansson won the shot put with a meeting record throw of 19.92m.

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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