Charlton’s stellar performance, Campbell’s record-breaking throw highlight Madrid Indoor Meeting
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- Charlton's exceptional display nearly equaled her own world indoor 60m hurdles record, with her flawless performance in the final race of the evening clocking in at 7.68 seconds, a new meeting record.
- Expressing her satisfaction, Charlton highlighted her ambitious goals and expressed confidence in her preparation for the upcoming championships.
- In the men's shot put event, Campbell delivered a remarkable performance, culminating in a monumental 22.16m throw in his final attempt.
- This throw not only secured his victory but also established a new meeting record and a Jamaican indoor record.
- Despite falling short of individual victory, two-time world indoor champion Tom Walsh managed to clinch the series title in the World Indoor Tour with a season's best throw.
Ahead of the highly anticipated World Athletics Indoor Championships in Glasgow, Bahamian sprint hurdler Devynne Charlton and Jamaican shot putter Rajindra Campbell showcased stellar performances at the World Athletics Indoor Tour Gold meeting in Madrid on Friday, setting the stage for an exciting competition.
Charlton's exceptional display nearly equaled her own world indoor 60m hurdles record, with her flawless performance in the final race of the evening clocking in at 7.68 seconds, a new meeting record. Expressing her satisfaction, Charlton highlighted her ambitious goals and expressed confidence in her preparation for the upcoming championships.
In the men's shot put event, Campbell delivered a remarkable performance, culminating in a monumental 22.16m throw in his final attempt. This throw not only secured his victory but also established a new meeting record and a Jamaican indoor record.
Despite falling short of individual victory, two-time world indoor champion Tom Walsh managed to clinch the series title in the World Indoor Tour with a season's best throw.
The impressive performances of Charlton and Campbell at the Madrid Indoor Meeting underscored their readiness for the World Indoors, setting the stage for an exciting competition in Glasgow.
