MISSISSIPPI, United States (CMC) – Jamaican athlete Jason Morgan has set a world leading distance for the discus after an outstanding display at the Peak Performance Track and Field Classic in Mississippi on Saturday.Morgan also set a new national record after throwing 68.19 metres which secured him qualification for the IAAF World Athletic Championships in Beijing in August.
Morgan’s mark eclipses the 67.93m set last month by Germany’s Christoph Harting as well as the 66.40 set by his countryman Frederick Dacres.
“I am definitely humbled by this performance. I definitely put in a lot of hard work, and God just showed me how good it is to stay determined and dedicated,” said Morgan, the 2014 Commonwealth Games bronze medallist.
“Last week, I had a dream that I threw really far, but I couldn’t see what number I threw. Thank God that dream became a reality today.”
Morgan has now reclaimed the national record from Traves Smikle (67.12), a boost to his chances at the national championships later this month.
The record-breaking throw could also put him in contention for a medal at the World Championships.