Kelsey Daniel of Trinidad and Tobago set a new national indoor record by winning gold in the long jump at the NCAA Championships, leap of 8.16 metres. He surpassed his previous record of 8.03 metres. This victory follows his NJCAA success in the triple jump earlier this year.
Trinidad and Tobago athlete Kelsey Daniel achieved a remarkable feat by setting a new national indoor record in the long jump at the NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships held over the weekend in Virginia. The Texas University senior secured the gold medal with an impressive leap of 8.16 metres, surpassing his previous record of 8.03 metres, which he established at the Arkansas Invitational earlier this year.
Daniel’s closest competitor, Nickaoli Williams from Oklahoma, finished in second place with a jump of 7.96 metres, while Henry Kinere from Arkansas earned the bronze medal with a distance of 7.91 metres. This significant win adds to Daniel’s impressive athletic achievements, particularly noting his earlier success in 2023 at the National Junior Collegiate Athletics Association (NJCAA), where he triumphed in the triple jump while competing for New Mexico Junior College.
Kelsey Daniel’s recent success at the NCAA Championships underscores his exceptional talent and dedication to the sport, as he not only earned gold but also set a new indoor long jump record for Trinidad and Tobago. His accomplishments in both the NCAA and NJCAA highlight his prowess as a leading athlete in track and field, promising great potential for future competitions.
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