Ackera Nugent
Ackera Nugent is a Jamaican 100 meters sprint hurdler making waves in the athletics scene. Her inclusion in the Grand Slam Track league reflects her growing reputation in the sport.
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Ackera Nugent, a World Championships 100m hurdles representative, will make her season debut in the 400m.
Camperdown Classics takes centre stage at Ashenheim Stadium | Sports
Jamaica· 2026-02-14
The list of female nominees also includes hurdler Ackera Nugent.
Seville, Tina Clayton expected to win big at RJRGLEANER Sports Awards | SportsJamaica· 2026-01-17
Ackera Nugent led the pack in the women's 100 metres hurdles with a time of 12.54.
Hurdler Charisma Taylor ‘knocked out by one spot’
Bahamas· 2025-09-15
Ackera Nugent had an agonising end as she was eliminated as her time of 12.63s was bettered by Devynne Charlton.
Williams advances; Nugent, Brown miss the mark in 100m hurdles | SportsJamaica· 2025-09-15
Ackera Nugent is expected to medal in the 100 metres hurdles.
Orville Taylor | Eternal father… Anthem playing in Tokyo | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-09-15
Nugent also went through seamlessly, taking the tape in 12.54.
Jamaican hurdlers in control | SportsJamaica· 2025-09-14Ackera Nugent will represent Jamaica in the event.
Megan Tapper out of 100m hurdles through injury; no replacement due to late timing | SportsJamaica· 2025-09-13
Ackera Nugent is Jamaica’s best hope and the fastest Jamaican this season.
Jamaica trio looking to upstage Americans in 100m hurdles | SportsJamaica· 2025-09-05
Ackera Nugent will be the leading competitor after winning the 100m hurdles at the Zurich Diamond League.
Gayle backs ‘well-balanced’ World Championships team | SportsJamaica· 2025-09-01
Ackera Nugent defeated a strong field to capture the women’s 100m hurdles at yesterday’s Weltklasse Zurich Wanda Diamond League finals.
Nugent lifts first Diamond League trophy | SportsJamaica· 2025-08-29
Ackera Nugent will compete in the women’s 100m hurdles final.
No winners from Jamaica on opening day of Diamond League finals | SportsJamaica· 2025-08-28
Ackera Nugent has a season best of 12.30 seconds in the women's 100m hurdles.
Tia hunts World Champs wild card berth | SportsJamaica· 2025-08-26
Nugent missed out on a podium finish in the women’s 100m hurdles.
‘I can go much faster’ | SportsJamaica· 2025-08-21
Tapper and runner-up Ackera Nugent will be in the line-up, both looking to bounce back after disappointing runs over the weekend.
Tapper chases long shot at Diamond League 100mh final | SportsJamaica· 2025-08-20
Ackera Nugent will be aiming to bounce back after finishing seventh at Silesia.
Seville faces off with Lyles again | SportsJamaica· 2025-08-19
Ackera Nugent will contest the women’s 100m hurdles after a break following her win in Eugene.
Top Jamaican track and field stars set to shine in Budapest tomorrow | SportsJamaica· 2025-08-11
Nugent is fifth in the women’s 100m hurdles with 13 points.
BIG MONEY LINE-UP | SportsJamaica· 2025-07-16
Jamaican sprint hurdler Ackera Nugent said she is pleased with her form this season but will be taking a month-long break from the track to allow herself time to rest.
In-form Nugent takes a month off | SportsJamaica· 2025-07-06Ackera Nugent won the women’s 100m hurdles at the Prefontaine Classic.
‘I’M THE ONLY ONE THAT CAN STOP ME’ | SportsJamaica· 2025-07-06
Ackera Nugent finished second in the women’s 100m hurdles at the championships.
JAAA National Champs: Sprint hurdlers Tapper, Bennett steal spotlight on final day | SportsJamaica· 2025-06-30
Ackera Nugent is the defending champion in the women's 100-metre hurdles.
Ricketts now a seven-time national champ | SportsJamaica· 2025-06-29
Ackera Nugent finished third in the women's 100 metre hurdles.
Anthaya confirms she’s going to turn pro as track, field athleteBahamas· 2025-06-24
Ackera Nugent was third in the women’s 100m hurdles.
Impressive Scott wins triple jump at Paris Diamond League | SportsJamaica· 2025-06-21
Ackera Nugent finished third in a swift 12.30s.
Amusan Clocks Season's Best in Paris Diamond League
Nigeria· 2025-06-21
World Indoor medallist and fastest Jamaican this year Ackera Nugent is also in the field for the 100m hurdles.
Olympic champions Thompson-Herah, McLeod and Stona among athletes not entered for JAAA Puma National Junior and Senior Championships
Guyana· 2025-06-18
Ackera Nugent finished second in the 100-metre hurdles, clocking 12.37 seconds.
Nugent pushes Stark to Diamond League meet record | SportsJamaica· 2025-06-16
Ackera Nugent will make her first Diamond League appearance of the season in a very stacked women’s 100m hurdles line-up today in Stockholm.
STOCKHOLM SHOWDOWN | Sports | Jamaica GleanerJamaica· 2025-06-15
Ackera Nugent was the best performing Jamaican athlete in the inaugural season, taking the Miami and Philadelphia Grand Slam titles.
STILL A GRAND SLAM | SportsJamaica· 2025-06-14
Nugent has earned her second Grand Slam title of the Grand Slam Track (GST) series after a nippy 11.11-second 100-metre win.
Nugent lands second GST title | SportsJamaica· 2025-06-02
Ackera Nugent was Jamaica’s lone winner on day one of the Philadelphia Grand Slam, winning the 100-metre hurdles.
Nugent shines at Philadelphia Grand Slam | SportsJamaica· 2025-06-01
