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#TRIALS2023 | Wayne Pinnock defends long jump title

Published:Saturday | July 8, 2023 | 8:12 PMOrane Buchanan/Staff Reporter -
Wayne Pinnock glides through the air to win the men's long jump with 8.32 metres at the National Senior and Junior Championships (Trials) at the National Stadium this evening.
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Wayne Pinnock glides through the air to win the men's long jump with 8.32 metres at the National Senior and Junior Championships (Trials) at the National Stadium this evening.

Wayne Pinnock successfully defended his national long jump title at the National Senior and Junior Championships (Trials) following a championship-best performance of 8.32 metres at the National Stadium today.

World Championships gold medallist in 2019, Tajay Gayle, had to settle for second place as he covered a distance of 8.27 metres. Carey McLeod rounded off the top three spots, cutting the sand at 8.20 metres.

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