Palio Città della Quercia - Shanieka Ricketts kisses her husband and coach, embraces her Jamaican teammate Kimmy Williams, picks up a her national flag and walks around in disbelief.
Shanieka Ricketts kisses her husband and coach, embraces her Jamaican teammate Kimmy Williams, picks up a her national flag and walks around in disbelief.
Shanieka Ricketts kisses her husband and coach, embraces her Jamaican teammate Kimmy Williams, picks up a her national flag and walks around in disbelief.
Shanieka Ricketts kisses her husband and coach, embraces her Jamaican teammate Kimmy Williams, picks up her national flag and walks around in disbelief.

Shanieka Ricketts came up big time to win her first IAAF Diamond League title. Ricketts produced a massive personal best of 14.93m to take the crown.

She won with the last jump of the competition to beat her previous best mark of 14.77m and will walk away with US$50,000.
“I do not yet know what I will do with the money,” she said.

Ricketts, who won on her last jump, kissed her husband and coach Kerry-lee, embraces her Jamaican teammate Kimmy Williams, picked up her national flag and walked around in disbelief.

“My husband and coach Kerrylee Rickets hugged me right after the competition. I have a really good team that is supporting me, my coach, my manager and my physio. So a new PB was possible today.

“Before the last jump, I knew that I had a chance, and I needed to take that chance. This is my first Diamond League win, and with a PB. I am soo happy,” Ricketts said.

“Perfect on the board, sumptuous through the phases,” was the description of the blogger.

Yulimar Rojas (VEN), who leads the world with 15.11m, was beaten into second place with 14.74m.

Liadagmis Povea (CUB) finished third with 14.49m.

Kimberly Williams, the other Jamaican in the final, finished 7th with a mark of 14.10m.


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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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  1. Congrats ???? on your great ? accomplishment Sista Shanieka Ricketts.
    You’ve done a phenomenal job. I wish you continued success in your career. Stay blessed. One love. Cheers ? man!

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