POSTCARD FROM PARIS
Ackera Nugent stumbles over a barrier during the Women's 100m Hurdles Final. (Photo: Naphtali Junior)
Athletics, Sports
August 11, 2024

POSTCARD FROM PARIS

PARIS, France — The Jamaica Observer’s photojournalist Naphtali Junior is on the ground here capturing all the sights and scenes at the Olympic Games this summer. Here are some of his images from athletics at Stade de France on Saturday. (Photos: Naphtali Junior)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Romaine Beckford clears the bar during the Men’s High Jump Final.Naphtali Junior

Disappointment sets in as Romaine Beckford fouls a third attempt during a round of the Men’s High Jump Final, ending his participation in the competition.Naphtali Junior

Stacey Ann Williams (right) hands off the baton to Andrenette Knight during the Women’s 4x400m Relay Final.Naphtali Junior

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From left: Andrenette Knight, Shiann Salmon and Stacey Ann Williams react to the disappointment of the baton falling during the Women’s 4x400m Relay Final.Naphtali Junior

Ackera Nugent did not finish her Women’s 100m Hurdles race.Naphtali Junior

Andrenette Knight runs the second leg of the Women’s 4x400m Relay Final, moments before the baton fell. She decided against picking up the baton and continuing, as she was now in last place.Naphtali Junior

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