Racers 2024 | Thompson takes long jump title

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Jamaica's Shawn-D Thompson was the pick of the bunch in the men's long jump at the Racers Grand Prix on Saturday at the National Stadium.  

On his third attempt, Thompson managed to produce a winning mark of 7.81m.

Two-time national champion Tajay Gayle took second in a season's best distance of 7.75m while Guyana's Emanuel Archibald finished third cutting the sand at 7.59m.

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