#Champs2019 | Star of Day 2

By Anthony Foster March 27, 2019

Wayne Pinnock broke the Champs Class 1 boys' long jump record with 8.05m

It’s easy… The STAR athlete of Day 2 #Champs2019 is Kington College’s (KC) Wayne Pinnock.

The 18-year-old Pinnock broke the Class 1 boys’ long jump record twice on day 2. He first leapt 7.95m to remove the old mark of 7.87m set by Leon Gordon in 1993.

The KC fifth former then recorded his first legal mark over 8-metre, 8.05m to round off a great day. He now turns his attention to the Class 1 boys’ 110m hurdles.

Wayne Pinnock broke the Champs Class 1 boys' long jump record with 8.05m — Wayne Pinnock broke the Champs Class 1 boys’ long jump record with 8.05m

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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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