Field Athletes No Longer ‘Second Class’ After Paris Olympics – Mills

Several athletes who participated in the 2024 Paris Olympics were honoured in November. L-R: Wayne Pinnock, (silver medallist, long jump), Rajindra Campbell (shot put), Shanieka Ricketts (silver medallist, triple jump), Rojé Stona, (gold medallist, discus), Kishane Thompson (silver medallist, 100m), Rasheed Broadbell (silver medallist, 110mH) and Jaydon Hibbert (triple jump). (Image courtesy of Sleek Jamaica)

Legendary coach, Glenn Mills, says Jamaica’s field event athletes have earned the respect of the country following their performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Jamaica ended the Paris Games with six medals – four of which came from field event athletes, including Rojé Stona’s gold in the men’s discus.

Mills says no longer can they be considered second class on Jamaica’s athletics landscape.

Mills says his colleague at MVP, Stephen Francis, should be beaming with pride.

Glenn Mills.