Romaine Beckford claims gold in Commonwealth Games high jump

Shawn Price July 27, 2026 GLASGOW, Scotland – Arkansas alum Romaine Beckford became the first Jamaican to claim a Commonwealth Games gold medal in the men’s high jump since 1958 when he secured the victory with a clearance of 7 feet, 4.5 inches (2.25) at Scotstoun Stadium on Monday. India’s Sarvesh Kushare also cleared 7-4.5 in placing second while England’s Kimani Jack, the 2026 NCAA Outdoor champion with Georgia, finished third with a 7-2.5 (2.20) clearance. Beckford cleared the decisive height on his first attempt while Kushare needed three attempts to clear. Beckford and Kushare then each had three misses...