In a stunning show of dominance, Ralford Mullings has launched himself into national and global track and field history after delivering a thunderous 72.01m throw in Oklahoma—obliterating Jamaica’s previous discus record.
The feat, achieved at the Oklahoma Throws Series, not only rewrites the Jamaican record books but also repositions Mullings as a global force. The former mark, set by Fedrick Dacres in 2019, stood at 70.78m. Mullings didn’t just nudge past it—he crushed it, surpassing his own prior best of 69.67m with chilling ease.
Currently a student-athlete at the University of Oklahoma, Mullings has made it clear he isn’t chasing history—he’s dictating it. His mark now places him in the top five globally this season and eighth all-time in the event’s storied history. And with the World Athletics Championships looming, this was more than just a statement. It was a warning.
Meanwhile, Olympic gold medallist Roje Stona ensured that Jamaica’s grip on global discus relevance remains ironclad. He recorded a new personal best of 70.17m, strengthening his Olympic record trajectory and setting the stage for a formidable Jamaican double act on the international scene.
As the island nation watches two of its finest discus throwers hurtle projectiles into history, one thing is clear—Jamaica isn’t just sprinting anymore. It’s launching.
