Walker, Oakley and Foreman win NCAA titles

Jamaican athletes delivered a spectacular performance at the NCAA Division 1 track and field Outdoor Championships, with three women claiming individual titles on the final day of competition in Eugene, Oregon.

Dejanae Oakley, representing the University of Georgia, shattered the NCAA record in the women's 400m. She ran a blistering 48.80 seconds, surpassing the previous meet and collegiate record of 48.89 seconds set by fellow Jamaican Nickisha Pryce in 2024. Oakley's time also extends her world lead in the event.

In a thrilling upset, Shenese Walker of Florida State University triumphed in the women's 100m. She clocked 10.88 seconds, edging out the favorite, Adejah Hodge of the University of Georgia, who finished in 10.93 seconds. Hodge had previously set a world-leading and NCAA record of 10.63 seconds in the semi-finals.

Shantae Foreman of Clemson University completed the trio of Jamaican champions by winning the women's triple jump. Foreman secured the title with a dramatic personal best and school record of 14.25 meters on her final jump, overcoming a strong challenge from the University of Oregon's Sharifa Davronova. This victory marks a significant achievement for Foreman, who was the runner-up in the event last year.