Jamaican shot-putter and Olympic bronze medalist Rajindra Campbell made history once again, breaking his own national shot-put record with a massive throw of 22.31 meters at the Ivan Ivancic Memorial in Zagreb on Saturday, securing third place in a world-class field.
Campbell’s remarkable effort saw him finish third in a highly competitive event, where American Olympic and World champion, and world record holder, Ryan Crouser set a meet record of 22.93 meters to win. Payton Otterdahl, another American, secured second place with a throw of 22.46 meters.
Campbell started the competition with a solid 21.05 meters, before slipping slightly in his second attempt, registering 20.61 meters. His third-round throw of 21.56 meters hinted at what was to come, as he then unleashed his record-breaking throw of 22.31 meters in the fourth round, surpassing his previous national record of 22.22 meters, set in Madrid last year.
Though Campbell fouled his final two attempts, his fourth-round effort stood as the new Jamaican national record, and no other competitor was able to surpass his mark.
Rajindra Campbell’s feat in Zagreb not only further cements his legacy in Jamaican athletics but also continues to raise the bar for Jamaican throwers on the international stage.
