Trinidad and Tobago's Janae De Gannes etched her name in the record books as she secured the gold medal in the Long Jump event at the North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletics Associations (NACAC) Under-18 Championship held at the Estadio Nacional, San Jose, Costa Rica.

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.