Jamaica opens with double gold - Beckford lands long jump title, Prince hurdles to first global medal

Jamaica picked up its first medals on day one of athletics at the 2026 Commonwealth Games as Romaine Beckford and Demario Prince mined gold in the men’s high jump and 110m hurdles final, respectively, at the Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow, Scotland. Beckford reigned supreme in the men’s high jump, clearing a height of 2.25 metres to finish atop the podium. India’s Sarvesh Kushare claimed the silver medal with 2.25, while Kimani Jack of England was third with 2.20. Jamaica’s Raymond Richards finished fourth, also clearing a height of 2.20.

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