Rasheed Broadbell, the Paris Olympic Games bronze medallist, has set his sights on breaking Omar McLeod’s 110m hurdles Jamaican record of 12.90 seconds. Broadbell expressed his confidence that he could achieve this feat as early as next year, following his recent victory at the Athletissima, the 11th Wanda Diamond League meeting of the season in Switzerland.
During the event, Broadbell clocked a time of 13.10 seconds to secure the win, beating out Olympic champion Grant Holloway and fellow Jamaican Hansle Parchment. Broadbell, who is currently the third-fastest Jamaican in the 110m hurdles, behind McLeod and Parchment, is determined to make his mark and etch his name in the record books.
In a post-race interview, Broadbell revealed his goal of surpassing the national record and hinted at a specific target he has in mind. Despite his victory in Switzerland, Broadbell remains focused on continued improvement and pushing himself to new heights.
Meanwhile, Parchment, the Tokyo Games champion, shared his struggles leading up to the event and emphasized the importance of learning from his experiences and working on areas that need improvement. Despite finishing third in the race, Parchment remains committed to enhancing his technique and pushing himself to achieve better results in future competitions.
While Broadbell was the only Jamaican to secure a victory at the event, there were notable performances from other Jamaican athletes. Rushell Clayton finished in second place in the women’s 400m hurdles, while Wayne Pinnock secured a runner-up spot in the men’s long jump.
Overall, Jamaican athletes showcased their talent and resilience at the Athletissima event, displaying their determination to excel on the international stage. With Broadbell leading the charge and setting ambitious goals, the future looks bright for Jamaican track and field as they continue to strive for excellence in the sport.
