Jamaica's Ackera Nugent Takes First Place at Arkansas Invitational
Ackera Nugent is a former World U20 champion and record holder in the 100m hurdles. She is a sophomore at Arkansas and took first place in the women's 60m hurdles at the Razorback Invitational in Fayetteville, Arkansas on January 28, 2023.

Arkansas University’s Ackera Nugent has made a big impression at the John McDonnell Invitational by breaking the meet record for the women’s 100 metres.

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The Jamaican sprinter crossed the finish line in a blazing 11.13 seconds, leaving her competition in the dust. Nugent’s victory was followed by USA’s Jayda Baylark, who finished in 11.24 seconds, and her own teammate Ariane Linton, who came in third with a time of 11.31 seconds.

Jamaica's Ackera Nugent Takes First Place at Arkansas Invitational
Ackera Nugent is a former World U20 champion and record holder in the 100m hurdles. She is a sophomore at Arkansas and took first place in the women’s 60m hurdles at the Razorback Invitational in Fayetteville, Arkansas on January 28, 2023.

Nugent’s performance was not the only one that stood out from the Arkansas University team. Her fellow Jamaican teammate, Phillip Lemonious, dominated in the men’s 110 metres hurdles, finishing with a time of 13.77 seconds to take home the victory.

With both Nugent and Lemonious displaying such impressive skills, it’s clear that Arkansas University has some serious talent in its track and field program. Fans and competitors alike will be eagerly watching to see what they will do next.

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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.