July 30, 2026

Jamaica Wins Gold, Silver and Bronze at Commonwealth Games

Jamaica’s athletes struck another gold, silver and bronze in track and field competition on Thursday, as the country’s medal tally improved to eight at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.

 

Leading the way was pre-championship favourite Samantha Hall, who created history by becoming the first Jamaican woman to win a medal in the discus throw at the Commonwealth Games. Hall captured gold with a winning throw of 61.66 metres.

Elsewhere in the field, Ackelia Smith secured the silver medal in the women’s triple jump with a leap of 14.04 metres, ahead of compatriot Foreman, who claimed bronze with 13.96 metres.

Olympic champion Thea LaFond of the Dominican Republic won gold to complete a Caribbean podium sweep.

The lone medal on the track came through Olympic bronze medallist Megan Simmonds, who claimed silver in the women’s 100-metre hurdles after crossing the line in 12.41 seconds. Fellow Jamaican Kerrica Hill failed to finish the race.

The gold medal went to Bahamian Devynne Charlton, who won in 12.33 seconds.

Jamaica currently sits third on the track and field medals table with eight medals—four gold, two silver and two bronze.

Australia and Canada jointly lead the table with 11 medals each, comprising four gold, four silver and three bronze.

Elvis Graham finished 16th overall in the men’s javelin qualifying round with a best throw of 65.07 metres, but missed out on a place in the final, as only the top 12 athletes advanced.

National record holder Nevasky Anderson booked his place in the men’s 800 metres final after finishing fourth in his semi-final in 1 minute 45.38 seconds.

Earlier yesterday, Zandrion Barnes was the lone Jamaican to qualify for the men’s 400 metres final.

Barnes clocked the fourth-fastest time overall of 45.38 seconds to finish third in his semi-final. However, Delano Kennedy missed out after placing fifth in his heat in 46.52 seconds, while Antonio Watson was disqualified in semi-final three.

In the women’s 400 metres, Dejeanea Oakley posted the fastest qualifying time of 51.81 seconds to win her heat and advance to the final. Shana-Kaye Anderson (52.87 seconds) and Leah Anderson (54.15 seconds) both failed to qualify.

Meanwhile, Jordan Scott topped his qualifying group in the men’s triple jump with a leap of 16.56 metres to secure a place in the final.

In netball, Jamaica’s Sunshine Girls remained second in Pool B after crushing Wales 74–28.