Jah’Kyla Morton strikes High Jump Gold in Costa Rica
The VI’s first Gold medal was won by Jah’Kyla Morton in the U18 Girls' High Jump.
Morton leaped 1.74m (5’-8 1/2”) for a new NACAC U18 Girls High Jump Record as well as a National Record.
Morton’s previous National Record was 1.70m.
Silver for Beyonce
After capturing a Bronze medal in the 100m at the NACAC U23 Championships, Defreitas returned to the track for the 200m.
The now two-time NACAC U23 sprint double medalist ran 23.42 seconds in Heat 2 of the semifinals placing second.
Going into the finals with the third fastest qualifying time, Beyonce ran 23.59 seconds (+0.1mps) placing second.
Javelin Bronze for Kimberly Smith
Meanwhile, Kimberly Smith secured a Bronze medal in the Javelin at the NACAC U23 Championships, tossing the implement 37.53m (123’-1”).
The Virgin Islands now has four medals at the NACAC U18 & U23 Championships: 1 Gold, 1 Silver and 2 Bronze.
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You doing BIG things! Your mom must be so proud of you. Nice. BIG UP Yourself Girl!!!