Trinidad and Tobago's Janae De Gannes rewrites NACAC U18 long jump record
Representing Tobago, De Gannes displayed her prowess right from the start, shattering the previous record with a phenomenal jump of 6.11m on her first attempt. She continued to dominate the field, leaving her competitors in her wake. Her subsequent jumps included distances of 5.59m (third attempt), 5.99m (fifth attempt), and 6.06m (sixth attempt), further solidifying her position as the undisputed champion.
Coming close behind was Puerto Rican athlete Legna Edith Alvarez, who claimed the silver medal with an impressive jump of 6.08m. Meanwhile, Brooklyn Lyttle from Belize secured the bronze medal with her commendable attempt of 5.72m.