Jaydon Hibbert set to defend triple jump title at 50th CARIFTA Games

Razorback freshman Jaydon Hibbert will represent Jamaica in the 50th CARIFTA Games, held from April 8-10 at Thomas A. Robinson Stadium in the Bahamas. Competition in the U20 triple jump will take place on Monday, April 10.

NASSAU, Bahamas – Razorback freshman Jaydon Hibbert will represent Jamaica in the 50th CARIFTA Games, held from April 8-10 at Thomas A. Robinson Stadium in the Bahamas. Competition in the U20 triple jump will take place on Monday, April 10.

“Competing for Jamaica is something that has always been special to me, especially for the CARIFTA Games” noted Hibbert. “Last year, CARIFTA Games was the best outdoor meet for me, and honestly, I enjoyed it fully. Especially, because it’s only the Caribbean.

“CARIFTA is one that will always stay close to my heart, and I’m really honored to compete in the Games once more in the hope of defending the title for my country while also representing the Razorbacks.”

Hibbert will compete at 4:40 p.m. (CT) on Monday. Coverage of the meet will be available here: https://www.panamsportschannel.org/main. Results will be available here: http://www.cfpitiming.com/2023_Outdoor_Season/Carifta_2023/Carifta_Games_2023.html.

“I’m super excited for Jaydon, who gets to go down there with his Jamaican teammates and represent his country,” said Arkansas associate head coach Travis Geopfert. “It’s a great opportunity for a young man that deserves it. He’s done a fantastic job for us.

“It’s a fun way to start the outdoor season. We’ll keep the reigns on him a little bit, he’s going to come from a short approach. I’m excited for him to be able to put that Jamaica uniform on again.”