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Bennett vows to keep working after 110m hurdles silver
September 17, 2025
TOKYO, Japan:
National champion Orlando Bennett said he was always confident he would be able to finish among the medals after his second place finish in the men's 110 metres hurdles final at the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo, Japan yesterday.
Bennett led a Jamaican 2-3 finish at the World Championships after he clocked a personal best of 13.08 seconds, just ahead of compatriot Tyler Mason, who also ran a personal best of 13.12.
USA's Cordell Tinch took the world title as he crossed the line first in 12.99.
Yesterday's medals lifted Jamaica's tally at the championships to five - one gold, three silver and one bronze in fifth spot. The United States lead the way with eight medals - six gold and two bronze.
Bennett said his confidence was not born out of arrogance, but a self-assurance in his ability to compete among the best.
"Personally, I've always believed that I could do this," he said.
"It just shows the world that I actually did it. So, I mean, not being cocky or anything, but the work continues, go back to the joining board after the season, see how much more I can accomplish in my career, and just keep working."
He said his finish was made even more impressive as his teammate, Mason, was also able to finish among the medals as well.
Bennett believes it shows Jamaica's ability to continue to produce world-class talent for the years to come.
"It's an incredible feeling because it shows you that, even though Jamaica is such a small country, we have a great depth of incredible athletes," he explained.
Jamaica will also see two of its competitors in the women's triple jump final after Shanieka Ricketts and Akelia Smith both advanced from their qualifying groups.
Ricketts registered a best distance of 14.30 metres in Group A while Smith, recovering from her disappointment in the long jump, secured her spot in the final with 14.21m in Group B.
Jamaica also secured an entrant each in the men's and women's 400m final, following the semi-final round.
National champions Rusheen McDonald and Nickisha Pryce both advanced, clocking season's best times of 44.04 seconds and 49.46, respectively.
NO EXCUSES
It was not meant to be in the men's high jump for Jamaica, however, as, in the men's final, Romaine Beckford finished 12th after failing to register a mark in the event.
After his event, Beckford said he would not find an excuse, as he believes he is a much better athlete than the results may show.
He believes this will only motivate him to do better in upcoming seasons.
"I'm not trying to blame anything and I don't feel bad where I'm going to pressure myself," he said.
"This just brings more fire in my soul to just put my best foot forward and work harder for the next season. I can't beat up myself."
