Sheree Francis and Nickiesha Wilson secure two more medals for Jamaica at the Commonwealth Games
Published:Sunday | October 10, 2010 | 9:50 AM
Jamaica's Sheree Francis and Nickiesha Wilson have secured two more medals for the island at the 2010 Commonwealth Games. Francis won the Silver medal in the Women's High Jump while Wilson the Bronze in the Women 400m hurdles.
The 27-year old Francis, Jamaica's national champion for the last 6 years, with leapt 1.88m to capture second spot behind Canada's Nicole Forrester who cleared 1.91m.
The 24-year old Wilson covered the obstacle course in 56.06s to finish behind Scotland's Eilidh Child, 55.62s and the winner, Nigeria's Muizat Ajoke Odumosu, 55.28s.
Jamaica has now won 5 medals at these games; two Gold, two Silver and one Bronze.