Omar McLeod
JamaicaathleteMaleb. 19914.4Global Dominance: 0.00%Omar McLeod is a Jamaican sprinter known for his exceptional talent in the 110 meters hurdles. He made headlines when he set the national record for Jamaica in the event with a time of 12.90 seconds in 2017. McLeod is also an Olympic champion, having won gold in the 110m hurdles at the 2016 Rio Olympics. His achievements have established him as one of the leading figures in Jamaican athletics, and he continues to be a significant competitor on the international stage.
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Omar McLeod is involved in an ongoing whereabouts case related to an Anti-Doping Rule Violation.
JADCO confirms Omar McLeod’s whereabouts case ongoing | SportsJamaica· 2026-09-26
Omar McLeod faces the possibility of a two-year ban over the alleged violation.
JADCO confirms McLeod whereabouts case ongoing | SportsJamaica· 2026-09-25Blake’s comments come against the backdrop of 2026 Rio Olympic 110m hurdles gold medallist Omar McLeod being flagged for a whereabouts rule violation.
Alarm bells ring - JAAA doctor concerned over whereabouts failures spike | SportsJamaica· 2026-09-15
Omar McLeod, a 2026 Rio Olympic 110m hurdles gold medallist, has been flagged for a whereabouts rule violation.
Alarm bells ring | SportsJamaica· 2026-09-15Omar McLeod is facing a potential two-year ban from the sport following a whereabouts anti-doping rule violation.
McLeod faces two-year ban | SportsJamaica· 2026-09-15
Omar McLeod justifiably feels undone by his own.
Orville Taylor | Allegiance switch | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-06-29
McLeod, on the other hand, has competed regularly this season, most recently at the C.D.S. Assoluto su Pista in Italy on Saturday where he won both the 100m (10.36) and 110m hurdles (13.52).
Olympic champions Thompson-Herah, McLeod and Stona among athletes not entered for JAAA Puma National Junior and Senior Championships
Guyana· 2025-06-18
Omar McLeod ended seventh in 13.58.
Ricketts, Knight thrilled by wins at Rome Diamond League | SportsJamaica· 2025-06-07
Omar McLeod is a sprint hurdler with a season’s best of 13.38 seconds.
Ricketts to face stern test in Rome | SportsJamaica· 2025-06-05
Omar McLeod expressed his desire to win the transitional trophy at the Hanžeković Memorial.
Sportske novosti - Pale su i zaruke na Hanžekovićevom memorijalu! Hrvatski atletičar dobio je 'da' svog života
Croatia· 2025-05-24
Omar McLeod is a Jamaican athlete who won gold at the 2016 Rio Olympics and aims to continue the tradition of Olympic champions winning in Zagreb.
Sportske novosti - Olimpijski pobjednik želi svoje ime na uglednom popisu: Nadam se nastavku zagrebačke tradicijeCroatia· 2025-05-23
Omar McLeod is mentioned as one of the sporting legends produced by Manchester.
Holistic approach important for Brooks Park development | LettersJamaica· 2025-04-08
Jamaican sprint hurdler Omar McLeod is excited to compete in Jamaica after a long absence from the circuit.
Omar McLeod ‘excited’ to be racing in Jamaica | SportsJamaica· 2025-04-05The national record of 12.90 seconds over the 110m hurdles was set in 2017 by Omar McLeod.
Broadbell wants to turn bronze into gold | SportsJamaica· 2025-02-21