Niesha Burgher
JamaicaathleteFemale9.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Niesha Burgher is a Jamaican sprinter who achieved significant recognition by securing a qualifying spot for the Tokyo World Championships. She is noted for her performance in the women’s 200 metres, where she clocked 23.23 seconds at the National Championships, having previously met the required standard of 22.39 seconds in a race in New Mexico.
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Niesha Burgher contributed to Jamaica's gold medal win in the mixed 4x100m relay at the CAC Games.
Mixed relay gold, gymnastics bronze for Jamaica at CAC Games | SportsThe Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·Jamaica· 2026-08-05
Jamaica· 2026-08-05
Niesha Burgher proved her worth by reaching the Olympic semi-finals in the 200m for Jamaica last year.
Injury-free and ready: Agent says Lyston is back and targeting world elite | SportsThe Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·Jamaica· 2025-10-18
Jamaica· 2025-10-18
Niesha Burgher is the only female athlete to have attained the qualifying standard in the women's 200 metres.
THERE’S TIME | Sports | Jamaica GleanerThe Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·Jamaica· 2025-07-03
Jamaica· 2025-07-03
