Reigning commonwealth games champion Danniel Thomas-Dodd was a fifth place finisher in the women’s shot put on today’s opening day of the Wanda Diamond League finals in Zurich Switzerland.
The National Champion threw 18.34 metres as Maggie Ewen won with a season’s best 19.41 metres.
Other Jamaicans down to compete on day-two include, Megan Tapper, Danielle Williams, Fedrick Dacres, Shanieka Ricketts, Kimberley Williams, Candice McLeod, Stephenie-Ann McPherson, Hansle Parchment, Ronald Levy, Natoya Goule, Janieve Russell, and Shericka Jackson.
Meanwhile Olympic double champion Elaine Thompson-Herah, says she will eventually get the opportunity to celebrate her achievements for the 2021 season.
Thompson-Herah defended her 100 and 200-metres titles at the Tokyo Olympics.
She was also part of the quartet that won the 4-by-100-metres gold in a national record.
The 29-year-old also became the fastest woman alive when she clocked 10.54 seconds in Eugene Oregon.
Thompson-Herah is in Zurich for the two day Wanda Diamond League final.
She says she’ll pause to celebrate her achievement when her season is over.
Thompson-Herah will contest the 100-metres along with compatriot Natasha Morrison on tomorrow’s second day of competition.
