Shanieka Ricketts
Shanieka Ricketts is a Jamaican triple jumper and an advocate for social change, recently appointed as the patron of the EU-JA 5K and 10K races. Her involvement highlights her dedication to raising awareness against violence in Jamaica, as she encourages participation in events that address critical social issues while promoting fitness and community solidarity.
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Shanieka Ricketts spoke about Foreman’s latest feat, expressing pride in her achievements.
Foreman not surprised by world lead, Ricketts congratulates her | Sports
Jamaica· 2026-01-25
Shanieka Ricketts, a national senior triple jump representative, has resumed training following Hurricane Melissa.
Spirits high as track and field training resumes at STETHS | SportsJamaica· 2025-11-07
Shanieka Ricketts has been lending a hand to recovery efforts after Hurricane Melissa.
‘BIG SETBACK’ | Sports | Jamaica GleanerJamaica· 2025-11-05
Shanieka Ricketts goes into her sixth successive world triple jump final full of confidence after qualifying alongside Jamaican teammate Ackelia Smith.
Ricketts confident of Cuban coup | SportsJamaica· 2025-09-17
Shanieka Ricketts led the way as the best non-automatic qualifying, recording a best distance of 14.30 metres.
‘I’ve always believed’ | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-09-17
Shanieka Ricketts comfortably made it through women's triple jump qualifying.
Ricketts, Smith comfortably into triple jump final | SportsJamaica· 2025-09-16
Shanieka Ricketts remains the most consistent Jamaican female in field events at the global level.
Ricketts to challenge Cuban dominance | SportsJamaica· 2025-09-04
Shanieka Ricketts, ranked fifth in the triple jump with 14.64m, is another medal hopeful.
Gayle backs ‘well-balanced’ World Championships team | SportsJamaica· 2025-09-01
Shanieka Ricketts will compete in the women’s triple jump finals.
No winners from Jamaica on opening day of Diamond League finals | SportsJamaica· 2025-08-28
Shanieka Ricketts is the Olympic silver medallist looking to bounce back from a fourth-place finish in Brussels.
Tia hunts World Champs wild card berth | SportsJamaica· 2025-08-26
Shanieka Ricketts is a Jamaican athlete and last year's Olympic silver medalist.
Na velikem finalu diamantne lige tudi dva slovenska asa
Slovenia· 2025-08-25
National champion and Olympic silver medallist Shanieka Ricketts finished fourth with 14.29m.
Mullings maintains red-hot form with discus win in Brussels | SportsJamaica· 2025-08-23
Shanieka Ricketts is the Diamond League leader in the women's triple jump.
Veteran Fraser-Pryce hunts win in 100m at Brussels Diamond League | SportsJamaica· 2025-08-22
Shanieka Ricketts earned a gold medal in the Women’s triple jump.
JAAA boss pleased with NACAC performances | SportsJamaica· 2025-08-19
Many-time national champion Ricketts was an easy winner in the women’s triple jump.
Jamaica end NACAC Champs on a high | SportsJamaica· 2025-08-18
Shanieka Ricketts will be in action in the women’s triple jump.
Taylor books WC ticket with NACAC performance | SportsJamaica· 2025-08-17
Shanieka Ricketts managed third in the triple jump with a best mark of 14.56 metres.
Smith leads Jamaican performances across Europe, Canada | SportsJamaica· 2025-07-17
Ricketts leads the women’s triple jump standings with 23 points.
BIG MONEY LINE-UP | SportsJamaica· 2025-07-16
Shanieka Ricketts, ranked number two, is one of two female athletes in the triple jump category.
Running out of time | SportsJamaica· 2025-07-13
Shanieka Ricketts will lead the women in the field events, contesting the triple jump.
Tia Clayton returns to the track | SportsJamaica· 2025-07-10
Shanieka Ricketts is a seven-time national champion in triple jump.
Ricketts now a seven-time national champ | SportsJamaica· 2025-06-29
This year, we saw an incredible turnout, with over 4,114 people registering for the race and over 3,500 finishers, led by Prime Minister Dr. The Most Honourable Andrew Holness and our race patron, Olympian Shanieka Ricketts.
EU Jamaica raises $8.3 million from 5K/10K run to benefit 8 schools | NewsJamaica· 2025-06-27
Shanieka Ricketts claimed silver in the women’s triple jump with a leap of 14.57 metres.
Scott earns second Diamond League win | SportsJamaica· 2025-06-13
Shanieka Ricketts will be hunting for her third Diamond League win in the event this season.
Ricketts takes aim at third Diamond League win | SportsJamaica· 2025-06-12
Ricketts earned her second Diamond League victory of the season in the women’s triple jump.
Ricketts, Knight thrilled by wins at Rome Diamond League | SportsJamaica· 2025-06-07
Shanieka Ricketts is an Olympic Games women’s triple jump silver medallist competing in the Diamond League.
Ricketts to face stern test in Rome | SportsJamaica· 2025-06-05
Shanieka Ricketts defeated Neja Filipič in the final series of the triple jump.
Čeh prvič presegel 72 metrov in krepko izboljšal slovenski rekordSlovenia· 2025-05-24
Shanieka Ricketts will be aiming for back-to-back wins after defeating Paris Olympic champion Thea LaFond at the Doha Diamond League.
High jumper Distin secures second in Zagreb meet | SportsJamaica· 2025-05-24
Shanieka Ricketts won the women’s triple jump at the Doha Diamond League with a season’s best of 14.72 metres.
Tia Clayton leads the world | SportsJamaica· 2025-05-17
Shanieka Ricketts won the competition with a jump of 14.72 meters.
Dovilei Kilty nepavyko aplenkti varžovių „Deimantinės lygos“ etape Katare | Sportas
Lithuania· 2025-05-16
