Lamara Distin (born 3 March 2000) is a Jamaican high jumper who won the gold medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England.

Early life

Destin was born and raised in the Hanover Parish in Jamaica

Secondary/High School

Destin competed for Hydel High at the Jamaica track and field high school championship known as "Champs"

Lamara Distin

Post Secondary/University

She is an NCAA Champion for Texas A&M University and the current Jamaican record holder in high jump.

Lamara Distin

In 2023, she was named as a Pre-season candidate for the Bowerman award.

Lamara Distin

References

2000 births

Living people

Jamaican female high jumpers

Athletes (track and field) at the 2022 Commonwealth Games

Commonwealth Games competitors for Jamaica

21st-century Jamaican women

Commonwealth Games gold medallists for Jamaica

Commonwealth Games medallists in athletics

Medallists at the 2022 Commonwealth Games