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#RacersGrandPrix2023 | Shanieka Ricketts cops women’s triple jump

Published:Saturday | June 3, 2023 | 8:38 PMOrane Buchanan/Staff Reporter -
Shanieka Ricketts flies through the air to win the women's triple jump at the Racers' Grand Prix at the National Stadium this evening. Rickets produced 14.32 metres for the win.
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Shanieka Ricketts flies through the air to win the women's triple jump at the Racers' Grand Prix at the National Stadium this evening. Rickets produced 14.32 metres for the win.

Two-time World Championship silver medallist Shanieka Ricketts secured the top spot in the women’s triple jump as she produced 14.32 metres in her third round to end well clear of her opponents in the five-woman final at the Racers’ Grand Prix at the National Stadium this evening.

Dominica’s Thea LaFond finished second with a best effort of 14.15 metres, while United States of America’s Imani Oliver took third place with a best leap of 12.97.

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