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The RJRGLEANER National Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year, discus thrower Roje Stona (left) and triple jumper Shanieka Ricketts, posing after receiving their awards on Friday.
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The RJRGLEANER National Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year, discus thrower Roje Stona (left) and triple jumper Shanieka Ricketts, posing after receiving their awards on Friday.
Triple jumper Shaneika Ricketts (left) and husband, Coach Kerry Lee Ricketts (centre) are joined on the red carpet by Olympic trailblazer Dionne Hemmings-McCatty.
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Triple jumper Shaneika Ricketts (left) and husband, Coach Kerry Lee Ricketts (centre) are joined on the red carpet by Olympic trailblazer Dionne Hemmings-McCatty.
Discus thrower Rojé Stona (left) accepting the RJRGLEANER National Sportsman of the Year Award from Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Olivia Grange.
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Discus thrower Rojé Stona (left) accepting the RJRGLEANER National Sportsman of the Year Award from Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Olivia Grange.
Gabriella Watson goes simple in a black A-line flare dress and black ankle strap heels to match.
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Gabriella Watson goes simple in a black A-line flare dress and black ankle strap heels to match.
Dian Campbell’s green cut-out dress fits her like a glove. The Victoria Mutual Group Limited manager shows her fashion chops with understated accessories.
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Dian Campbell’s green cut-out dress fits her like a glove. The Victoria Mutual Group Limited manager shows her fashion chops with understated accessories.
Dollis Campbell, insurance advisor, Guardian Life Limited, wears a black Fashion Nova Tina tulle midi dress and silver accessories.
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Dollis Campbell, insurance advisor, Guardian Life Limited, wears a black Fashion Nova Tina tulle midi dress and silver accessories.
Claudette Rickards dons a red sequinned gown with dainty straps and a daring split from Sandy’s Selections.
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Claudette Rickards dons a red sequinned gown with dainty straps and a daring split from Sandy’s Selections.
Olympian and hurdler Rasheed Broadbell (right), the 2022 RJRGLEANER National Sportsman of the Year, and belle, fellow Olympian and quarter-miler Stacey Ann Williams, made a golden appearance on the red carpet.
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Olympian and hurdler Rasheed Broadbell (right), the 2022 RJRGLEANER National Sportsman of the Year, and belle, fellow Olympian and quarter-miler Stacey Ann Williams, made a golden appearance on the red carpet.
Gabrielle Chung (centre) shares a moment with her parents, Gregory Chung (left) and Kimberly Chung, before collecting her award for Outstanding Performance in the Category of Surfing at the event.
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Gabrielle Chung (centre) shares a moment with her parents, Gregory Chung (left) and Kimberly Chung, before collecting her award for Outstanding Performance in the Category of Surfing at the event.
Tanya Tomlinson, director of people, operations and special projects at the Jamaica Public Service, wears a white, ruffled chiffon halter.
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Tanya Tomlinson, director of people, operations and special projects at the Jamaica Public Service, wears a white, ruffled chiffon halter.
Ashane Gordon-Morrison, female bodybuilder of the year, in a green AOSHABABI sequinned keyhole gown from Shein.
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Ashane Gordon-Morrison, female bodybuilder of the year, in a green AOSHABABI sequinned keyhole gown from Shein.
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Olympic triple jump silver medallist Shanieka Ricketts and discus gold medallist Rojé Stona took top honours at the RJRGLEANER National Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year Awards at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Friday. The country’s sporting greats for 2024 ditched their kits for suits and dresses to walk the red carpet and collect their awards. Something Extra brings you the highlights.