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Shanieka Ricketts secured silver in the women’s triple jump on Saturday’s penultimate day of the 17th IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019.

Ricketts, who expressed delight with her first global medal, leapt 14.92m, just short of her personal best effort.

World Leader Yulimar Rojas (VEN ??) won with a jump of 15.37m, which came on her second attempt.

Catherine Ibarguen (COL ??) took the Bronze Medal ? with a jump of 14.73 that pushed Kimberly Williams down to a fourth place, just missing out of a medal.


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Anthony Foster is a renowned Jamaican sports journalist, honored twice as the Jamaica sports journalist of the year (in 2004 and 2005). His journalistic achievements are globally recognized. Notably, he authored an award-winning article on Usain Bolt, the iconic 6-time Olympic champion, 11-time World champion, and record holder for the sprint double. This significant piece was published in the Jamaica Gleaner in 2004. Anthony's extensive coverage includes prestigious events such as the Olympic Games in Beijing 2008, London 2012, and Rio 2016. He has also provided coverage for seven (7) World Athletics Championships held between 2007 and 2022, alongside various other international sporting events. Noteworthy mentions comprise his coverage of the 2007 World Cup of cricket and his cherished experience reporting on the 2004 clash between his favorite football team, Argentina, and the USA.