Dominica’s National record holder in the Men’s Long Jump Tristan James has qualified for the finals of the men’s long jump at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games.
James the national record holder with a jump of 8.08 meters earlier this year jumped in Group A.
James jumped 7.65 meters in his first attempt, and then followed it up with a leap of 7.62 meters.
James on his 3rd attempt jumped 7.44 meters.
His efforts were good enough to earn him a spot in the Men’s Final on Thursday.He finished in 9th place out of 20 jumpers, and booked his spot in the top 12 for Thursday’s final