Megan Tapper
Megan Tapper is a Jamaican hurdler and an Olympic bronze medalist, known for her exceptional performance in the women's 100-meter hurdles at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. She has made a significant mark in athletics, representing Jamaica on various international platforms. Recently, Tapper joined the Slam Racers team for the Grand Slam Miami event, stepping in for Jasmine Camacho-Quinn.
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Tapper is the Jamaican 2020 Olympic 100m hurdles champion.
Top hurdlers in the world invited to meet
Bahamas· 2026-02-04
Megan Tapper withdrew from the competition due to injury.
‘Respect my name’ | Lead Stories
Jamaica· 2025-09-15
Megan Tapper unfortunately withdrew because of injury.
Orville Taylor | Eternal father… Anthem playing in Tokyo | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-09-15
Megan Tapper has withdrawn from the Tokyo World Athletics Championships due to injury.
Megan Tapper out of 100m hurdles through injury; no replacement due to late timing | SportsJamaica· 2025-09-13
Megan Tapper is the national champion hoping to regain top form.
Jamaica trio looking to upstage Americans in 100m hurdles | SportsJamaica· 2025-09-05
Tapper had to settle for eighth in the women's 100m hurdles.
‘I can go much faster’ | SportsJamaica· 2025-08-21
Megan Tapper needs a special performance in Lousanne today if she is to make the final of the Wanda Diamond League in Zurich.
Tapper chases long shot at Diamond League 100mh final | SportsJamaica· 2025-08-20
Megan Tapper will be aiming to bounce back after finishing ninth at Silesia.
Seville faces off with Lyles again | SportsJamaica· 2025-08-19
Megan Tapper has signed a four-year contract with German sportswear brand Adidas.
Tapper inks deal with Adidas | SportsJamaica· 2025-08-08Megan Tapper, fresh from her fourth Jamaican title, dominated a loaded field in her first Diamond League appearance of the season.
Alfred, Tapper secure wins at Monaco Diamond League; Scott produces another personal best to take Triple Jump
Guyana· 2025-07-12
In the women’s 100m hurdles, Tapper looks to continue her resurgence as she faces off against several of the sport’s top names.
National Champs take on Monaco | SportsJamaica· 2025-07-11
Following her surprise win over Ackera Nugent in a personal best 12.34 seconds at the National Senior Championships, Megan Tapper will contest the women’s 100m hurdles full of confidence.
Scott leaps into another Diamond League | SportsJamaica· 2025-07-09
Megan Tapper captured her fourth senior title in the women’s 100m hurdles at the 2025 JAAA National Championships.
JAAA National Champs: Sprint hurdlers Tapper, Bennett steal spotlight on final day | SportsJamaica· 2025-06-30
Megan Tapper is the quickest into the final of the women's 100-metre hurdles.
Ricketts now a seven-time national champ | SportsJamaica· 2025-06-29
Olympic bronze medallist Megan Tapper is included 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 ChampionshipsGuyana· 2025-06-18
Another Jamaican, Megan Tapper was fourth in the race group.
Nugent lands second GST title | SportsJamaica· 2025-06-02
Megan Tapper rounded out the event’s top three in the 100-metre hurdles.
Nugent shines at Philadelphia Grand Slam | SportsJamaica· 2025-06-01
Megan Tapper is a 2020 Olympic bronze medallist returning to compete in the GST.
Nine Jamaicans set for revamped GST scheduling | SportsJamaica· 2025-05-30
Megan Tapper had a fifth-place finish in the women’s 100m hurdles, clocking 12.93 seconds.
McLeod registers long jump win at Atlanta Games | SportsJamaica· 2025-05-19
Jamaica’s Megan Tapper was second in a time of 11.33.
Big payday for Nugent | SportsJamaica· 2025-05-04
Megan Tapper was among a number of changes to the Grand Slam Miami event scheduled for Friday.
Tapper joins Racers team for Grand Slam Miami | SportsJamaica· 2025-05-01
