Shanieka Ricketts News & Updates

SDSU alum Shanieka Ricketts gets Olympic medal that had eluded her

One and one-quarter inch. A thumbnail. That’s how close Shanieka Ricketts came to a medal in the w...

Aug 03, 2024 • San Diego Union-Tribune

Olympic Update: SDSU Alum Ricketts, Torrey Pines Alum Fritz Claim Medals; Schauffele Shares Golf Lead

Shanieka Ricketts, left, stands with triple-jump winner Thea LaFond, center, and Jasmine Moore, who ...

Aug 03, 2024 • Times of San Diego

Tokyo 2025: Ricketts and Smith leap to triple jump final

Two-time silver medalist Shanieka Ricketts and Ackelia Smith are both through to the final of the wo...

Sep 15, 2025 • The Jamaica Observer

Ricketts pushes for triple jump medal in 6th World Champs final

TOKYO, Japan — Shanieka Ricketts is no stranger to the big stage, but as she heads into her sixth ...

Sep 16, 2025 • The Jamaica Observer

Former SDSU track star wins silver in triple jump for Jamaica at Paris Olympics

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — San Diego State Hall of Famer Shanieka Ricketts won silver for Jamaica in the t...

Aug 05, 2024 • ABC 10 News

Shanieka Ricketts is now brand ambassador for Dolla Financial Services

KINGSTON, Jamaica—Jamaican triple jumper Shanieka Ricketts is now a brand ambassador of Dolla Fina...

Jun 22, 2025 • The Jamaica Observer

San Diego State alum Shanieka Ricketts wins silver at World Championships

EUGENE, Ore.EUGENE, Ore. — Shanieka Ricketts took maybe the longest victory lap in track and field...

Jul 19, 2022 • San Diego Union-Tribune

Loyalty over royalty, but…

Kerry-Lee Ricketts, the husband and coach of Olympic Games and World Championships medal-winning tri...

Jun 19, 2025 • The Jamaica Observer

Shanieka Ricketts wins triple jump in Zagreb

Olympic Games and World Championships medallist Shanieka Ricketts produced a season’s best 14.54m ...

May 24, 2025 • The Jamaica Observer

San Diego State Hall of Famer Ricketts Qualifies for Olympic Triple Jump Final

The Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France Friday, where track and field events are being held for the...

Aug 02, 2024 • Times of San Diego