Jamaican athletes delivered a commanding performance at the 118th edition of the Millrose Games on Sunday, collecting three victories at the iconic Nike Track and Field Center at The Armory in New York and reaffirming the island’s enduring presence on the global indoor circuit.
With sprinting excellence and field-event power on full display, Jamaica’s athletes once again rose to the occasion on one of track and field’s most prestigious stages.
Williams extends her indoor reign in the hurdles
Danielle Williams continued her dominance in the women’s 60-meter hurdles, securing a third consecutive Millrose Games title and underscoring her status as the discipline’s premier indoor performer.
Fresh off her triumph at the New Balance Grand Prix two weeks earlier, the two-time world champion over 100-meter hurdles controlled the race from the gun, stopping the clock at 7.90 seconds. Williams held off a determined challenge from Bahamian star Devynne Charlton, the world indoor record holder, who finished second in 7.96 seconds.
Jamaica’s Megan Simmonds produced a season’s best 8.04 seconds to claim fourth, while nation’s other competitor, Oneika Wilson, representing Clemson University, placed sixth in 8.12 seconds.
Blake delivers sprint authority in men’s 60 meters
Ackeem Blake maintained his strong early-season form with a convincing victory in the men’s 60 meters, clocking 6.55 seconds to top a competitive field.
Puerto Rico’s Eloy Benitez finished second in 6.60 seconds, with American Jordan Anthony close behind in third at 6.64 seconds. Jamaica’s Bryan Levell, the reigning world outdoor bronze medalist at 200 meters, placed fifth in 6.66 seconds, further highlighting the island’s sprinting depth.
Campbell unleashes world-leading throw in shot put
In the field events, Rajindra Campbell produced a moment of brilliance to claim victory in the men’s shot put, delivering a season’s best, and world-leading throw of 21.77 meters on his final attempt.
Campbell opened with a solid 20.96 meters before recording three consecutive fouls. Undeterred, he responded emphatically when it mattered most, surpassing the field to secure the win. American Joe Kovacs finished second with a best of 21.21 meters, while Nigeria’s Chukwuebuka Enekwechi placed third at 20.63 meters.
Nelson posts season’s best as Asher-Smith repeats
In the women’s 60 meters, Kemba Nelson led the Jamaican contingent with a season’s best 7.28 seconds, finishing fourth in a high-quality final.
Great Britain’s Dina Asher-Smith claimed back-to-back Millrose victories, winning in 7.10 seconds. Americans Jacious Sears (7.12) and Mariah Maxwell (7.36) rounded out the podium in second and third, respectively.
