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Ackelia Smith takes off in the women’s triple jump during the Olympic Games at Stade de France in Saint-Denis on Friday.

Rajindra Campbell of Jamaica competes in the men’s shot put.

Jamaica’s Junelle Bromfield (left) receives the baton from teammate Reheem Hayles in the mixed relays 4×400 heat during the Olympic Games at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis on Friday.Photo: Naphtali Junior

Sheri-Ann Hitchman leans into fellow Jamaican fan Charles Benbow during the Olympic Games at Stade de France in Saint-Denis on Friday.

Samantha Hall reacts after competing in the women’s discus.

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce

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