LLOYDRICIA Cameron credited a higher power after winning the bronze medal in the women’s shot put at the 23rd Commonwealth Games, capping what she said has been the best season of her professional career.

Cameron became the second Jamaican to win a medal in the event after national record holder Danniel Thomas-Dodd, who won gold in 2018 in Australia and silver four years ago in Birmingham.

On Wednesday at Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow, Scotland, Cameron threw 17.87m to finish third, matching the distance of Nigeria’s Jessica Oji, who took silver. Canada’s Sarah Mitton successfully defended her title with 19.88m.

Cameron, who has been coached by Julian Robinson since the start of the season, was delighted with her first senior international medal.

“I am grateful and thankful for the wins this season. I have been the best version of myself, ever in my career and is looking forward to more growth. My first senior medal means the world and all I can say is ‘God did it’.”

She won her first senior national title in June after six straight runners-up finishes and said the competition was challenging.

“The competition was rough, despite the distance, a bronze [medal] was attained and that was the most important goal at this Commonwealth Games,” she told the Jamaica Observer. “I had fun out there doing the sport that I love and I look forward to having more fun on this journey.”

Improving on her fourth-place finish four years ago in Birmingham has given Cameron even greater motivation.

“With all being said, I leave this season with more gratitude and grit. Confidence and clarity of upcoming goals to attain for myself. The journey is mine and I will continue to conquer all that God has placed for me to do so.”

Cameron also credited her support team for helping her reach the podium.

“All in all, support circle! We continue the grindbrick by brick! Couldn’t have done it without God placing my support team in my corner.”