Scott reclaims winning form as Jamaica shines on Oslo Diamond League stage

Jordan Scott answered his first defeat of the season in the perfect way, by returning to the top of the podium.

The Jamaican World Athletics Indoor Championships silver medallist produced a winning performance at the Oslo Bislett Games in Norway on Wednesday, securing victory in the men’s triple jump at the sixth stop of the Wanda Diamond League season.

Scott’s best effort came in the third round, when he matched his personal best with a wind-assisted leap of 17.66 meters (2.6m/s), putting him back in control after a challenging outing in Rome the previous week.

The victory highlighted Scott’s ability to respond under pressure and reaffirmed his belief that he remains on the right path as the season progresses.

Redemption after Rome disappointment

Scott entered Oslo looking to bounce back after Italy’s Andy Díaz Hernández defeated him at the Rome Diamond League meeting.

The Jamaican explained that his runner-up finish in Rome was influenced by an issue that affected his competition after his opening attempt, but he viewed Oslo as an opportunity to make an immediate correction.

The response was exactly what he wanted.

“I think it just reiterates that we are in a good spot. It’s my third meet here in Europe in as many weeks [first with my coach here] so it’s nice to be able to maintain shape, but looking forward to getting last meet out the way and going back to get some training done,” Scott said.

The win also provided confirmation that his preparation is progressing as planned.

“I think going into each meet the aim is to come out with the victory… so I really wanted to come out here today and get the win.”

Patience and precision deliver victory

Scott’s competition was far from flawless.

After fouling his opening attempt, the Jamaican produced a second-round jump of 16.96 meters into a headwind before finding his rhythm when it mattered most.

His third-round effort of 17.66 meters immediately moved him into the lead and ultimately secured the victory.

Hernández finished second with a season’s best-equalling 17.59 meters, while Algeria’s Yasser Triki took third with 17.43 meters.

Despite the victory, Scott insisted there is still significant work ahead.

“I think there’s still a lot to figure out. I’d be lying if I said I’m anywhere near to a perfect jumper,” he said.

“There’s always something that can be fixed or that we are working on, so it’s just nice to be able to put some good marks out there in the process.”

The search for perfection continues

For Scott, improvement remains the priority rather than simply collecting victories.

He and coach Aaron Gadson will analyze footage from Oslo to identify areas where he can become more efficient.

“I’m sure we will look back at the videos from this meet and find a bunch of things that were off, but that’s the name of the game.”

The Jamaican is scheduled to compete next at the Doha Diamond League before returning home for the National Championships.

Clayton adds another podium finish for Jamaica

Scott was not the only Jamaican athlete to reach the podium in Oslo.

Two-time World Athletics Championships 400m hurdles bronze medallist Rushell Clayton produced another strong performance, finishing second in the women’s 400m hurdles.

Clayton clocked 53.50 seconds, her second-fastest time of the season, finishing behind Slovakia’s Emma Zapletalova, who won in 53.13 seconds.

American Jasmine Jones placed third in 54.09 seconds.

The result continued Clayton’s consistent campaign as she builds toward the major championship season.

Other Jamaicans make their presence felt

In the women’s triple jump, Ackelia Smith opened her season with a fourth-place finish after recording 14.50 meters (1.3m/s).

Cuba’s Davisleydi Velazco claimed victory with a wind-assisted 14.85 meters, while Senegal’s Saly Sarr secured second with a personal-best 14.75 meters. Cuba’s Leyanis Perez Hernandez finished third.

Meanwhile, Jaydon Hibbert placed fifth in the men’s triple jump with a season-best mark of 17.17 meters.

After fouling his opening attempt, Hibbert responded with two jumps beyond 17 meters, showing promising form despite missing the podium.

Nickisha Pryce also finished fifth, clocking 50.39 seconds in the women’s 400 meters.

Norway’s Henriette Jaeger won the event in a season-best 49.62 seconds, followed by Czechia’s Lurdes Gloria Manuel and Poland’s Natalia Bukowiecka.

In the women’s shot put, Danniel Thomas-Dodd finished sixth with 18.83 meters.

The event belonged to American Chase Jackson, who broke the meet record with a season-best 20.74 meters, surpassing the previous mark of 20.26 meters set by Valerie Adams in 2011.

The Netherlands’ Jessica Schilder was second with 20.11 meters, while Canada’s Sarah Mitton placed third with 19.89 meters.

Jamaica’s European campaign continues

With Scott back among the winners and Clayton continuing her strong form, Jamaica’s athletes leave Oslo with renewed confidence and valuable momentum.

The Diamond League season continues to provide critical preparation, and for Scott in particular, the message from Norway was clear: setbacks may happen, but champions respond.