Cuba’s Davisleydi Velazco reacts after winning the women’s triple jump at the Racers Grand Prix at the National Stadium in Kingston on Saturday, June 7, 2025. (Photo: Garfield Robinson)
June 7, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Cuba’s Davisleydi Velazco won the women’s triple jump at Saturday’s Racers Grand Prix at the National Stadium in Kingston, jumping 14.26m (-1.9m/s) to take the top prize.
After fouling her first attempt, the Cuban produced her best jump in the second round.
Olympic Games and World Championships finalist Ackelia Smith was second with 13.83m (-1.1m/s) while Guyana’s Natricia Hooper was third with 13.32m (-1.4m/s).
American Mylana Hearn jumped 13.17m (-1.7m/s) ahead of St Jago High school girl Jade-Ann Dawkins- 13.04m (-1.6m/s).