The Jamaican athletes are gearing up for redemption at the upcoming Athletissima event in Lausanne, Switzerland, following their performances at the recent Olympic Games in Paris. With a sold-out crowd of 13,000 expected, the stage is set for a thrilling competition at the 11th Wanda Diamond League meeting of the season.
Among the notable Jamaican athletes seeking atonement are men’s long jump silver medallist Wayne Pinnock and Olympic Games finalists Tia Clayton and Ackera Nugent. Pinnock, who battled injuries earlier in the season, impressed with a silver medal in Paris and will be joined by compatriots Carey McLeod and Tajay Gayle in what promises to be a high-quality line-up.
In the women’s 100m hurdles, Nugent will aim to make her mark after failing to complete the finals in Paris. She will face tough competition from a field that includes two-time World Champion Danielle Williams and Olympic bronze medallist Jasmine Camacho-Quinn.
Rushell Clayton, who finished fifth in the women’s 400m hurdles in Paris, will be looking to secure a better result alongside Janieve Russell and Andrenette Knight. They will face stiff competition from Olympic bronze medallist Femke Bol of the Netherlands and American Shamier Little.
Tia Clayton, a breakout Jamaican athlete of the season, will be gunning for her first Diamond League win in the women’s 100m. She will face strong competition from the likes of Marie-Josee Ta Lou-Smith, Mujinga Kambundji, and Dina Asher-Smith.
Natoya Goule-Toppin, Jamaica’s best-ever women’s 800m runner, will aim to make an impact in a competitive field led by Great Britain’s Jemma Reekie and world champion Mary Moraa of Kenya.
In the women’s shot put, Danniel Thomas-Dodd will be seeking redemption after a disappointing performance in Paris. She will be up against two-time World Champion Chase Jackson and Olympic champion Yemisi Ogunleye of Germany.
High jumper Lamara Distin, despite failing to advance at the Olympic Games, will have a chance to test her skills against the top contenders in the event. She will face tough competition from world record holder Yaroslava Mahuchikh and silver medallist Nicola Olyslagers.
With a strong line-up of Jamaican athletes set to compete at Athletissima, fans can expect a night of thrilling performances and fierce competition as these athletes seek to make their mark on the international stage.
