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ST. GEORGE'S, GRENADA.- Bucknell men's track & field freshman jumper Bernard Kemp recently competed for the Bahamas at the 2024 CARIFTA Championships, held from March 30 to April 1.
"It was great to see Bernard have the tremendous opportunity to represent his home country in a world-class U20 meet," said Bucknell head coach Kevin Donner. "His marks were outstanding and the experience should kickstart his outdoor season at the collegiate level."
Kemp finished as the highest-ranking Bahamas athlete in the U20 Men's outdoor long jump by winning silver. He finished only 0.08 meters before the first-place finisher, Rickoy Hunter (Jamaica), and was 0.08 meters ahead of the bronze winner, Teon Haynes (Barbados).
His attempt would have ranked third in Bison history. The rookie already holds the eighth-place slot in the indoor long jump for Bucknell.
Additionally, the freshman tied for bronze in the U2 men's outdoor high jump. His jump of 1.95m converts to 6-4 3/4 in English measurement. He tied with Shamar Davis as the highest-placing Bahamian jumper.
His participation in the 2024 CARIFTA Championships continues the tradition of Bison athletes competing for team and country. Teammate Miguel Negrete has played for the Honduran national team.
Kemp and the Bison compete at the Colonial Relays on April 5 & 6.