Smikle Returns to Action

Travis Smikle, despite picking up an injury in June, has not given up on his chances to excel at the World University Games and World Championships this summer. Smikle, who has been working around his injuries, is still motivated and confident as he stated that "the injury has affected me in a number of ways in that, my training has been inconsistent and I have a challenging time throwing. However, I'm optimistic that things will improve as time goes by."

After Missing the Jamaica Invitational meet on May 4th, he is looking forward to start competing again this Saturday at the JAAA All Comers meet at the National Stadium. He will then compete at the Biannual UWI Games to be hosted by UWI Mona. He aims to get over 64 meters at these two meets. They will be used as stepping stones as he stated that his aim for this season is: "to qualify for the World Championships, medal at the World University Games, get over 65 meters and be consistent."

Smikle is the current National Discus record holder at all levels and two times National Senior Discus Champion. He has lead the revolution of throwing events in Jamaica with his accomplishments as a Junior thrower. He continues to excel as Senior athlete and has lift the standard of Junior throwers in Jamaica. He is currently ranked 16th in the world with 63.48m.