KINGSTON, Jamaica – Sanique Watt of Immaculate Conception delivered a commanding performance to claim the Class 3 girls’ high jump title at the prestigious ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls Athletic Championships. The event, held at the National Stadium on Thursday, witnessed Watt’s technical mastery as she secured gold with a winning clearance of 1.71 meters.
Demonstrating remarkable consistency, Watt navigated the competition with strategic efficiency. She successfully cleared the first four heights on her initial attempt at each, building momentum for the crucial final stages. While she required two attempts to conquer the gold-medal-winning 1.71m bar, her execution proved decisive. Watt concluded her series with three unsuccessful attempts at 1.74m, a height that would have extended her victory margin.
The podium was completed by Kemoya Campbell from Edwin Allen High, who captured the silver medal with a best jump of 1.68m. Jessica Francis of Alphansus Davis High earned bronze, matching Campbell’s height of 1.68m but requiring more attempts throughout the competition, which determined the final standings. Brianna Stewart of St Jago High, last year’s silver medalist, finished just off the podium in fourth place with a clearance of 1.65m.