June 27, 2005

JAMAICA - Former George Mason track standout Maurice Wignall (1997-2000) successfully defended his 110m hurdles title Sunday evening (June 26) at the Supreme Ventures National Senior and Junior Athletics (National Jamaican) Championships at the National Stadium.

Wignall, a 2004 Olympic finalist, captured the event in 13.54, out distancing Chris Pinnock, who was second at 13.72, and Decosmo Wright's third-place mark of 13.81.

Two other athletes with ties to Mason competed at the event. Last year's Jamaican champion and Olympic representative, Michelle Ballentine (1997-99) placed fourth in the 800m in 2:03.13. The men's 800m went down to the wire as Aldwyn Sappleton (1:49.40) topped former Patriot Ricardo Cunningham (2002-05), who was second in 1:50.27. Damion Drummond was third in 1:50.68.