KINGSTON, Jamaica — In a spectacular display of athletic prowess and personal redemption, Clarendon College’s Marla-Kay Lampart delivered a championship-record performance in the girls’ Class 1 shot put event at the ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls Athletics Championships. Overcoming last year’s disappointing fifth-place finish, the national junior record holder achieved a massive throw of 14.07 meters at the National Stadium, dominating the competition from her very first attempt.
The highly anticipated rematch saw Lampart, competing in her final high school season, demonstrate remarkable composure and power throughout the event. Her winning mark not only secured the championship title but also served as a powerful statement about her resilience and dedication to the sport.
Excelsior High’s Katie Gordon captured the silver medal with a strong throw of 12.75 meters, while Gabriel Merchant of Vere Technical High School earned bronze with a distance of 12.59 meters, rounding out the podium in what proved to be an intensely competitive final.
The victory represents a significant personal triumph for Lampart, who had been widely favored to win last year’s competition before her unexpected fifth-place finish. Her record-breaking performance this year underscores her development as an athlete and her ability to perform under pressure at Jamaica’s premier high school athletics championship.