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Sports => What about Track & Field => Topic started by: Socapro on September 21, 2011, 03:49:16 PM
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Please post details of Young T&T Track & Field Prospects here in this thread!!
I'll get the ball rolling!!
Machel Cedenio wins the Boys U-17 400m final at 2011 Carifta Games
http://www.youtube.com/v/KKt5ereVU_c
Machel Cedenio wins the Boys U-17 200m final at 2011 Carifta Games
http://www.youtube.com/v/xR2dPd-X2CM
How old is this youth Machel Cedenio?
Looks like he’s a very good prospect for the future at both 200m & 400m.
Could even be the next challenger to Kirani James over the 400m in the next couple years once he's put on the right programme and becomes stronger & faster as he gets to 18/19 years of age.
Don’t think he is 17 yet or he might be this year, not sure but great prospect!!
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Just found the info! Machel Cedenio only just turned 16 this month which means he is a full 3 years younger than Kirani James!
See this link: http://www.iaaf.org/athletes/biographies/country=tri/athcode=258418/index.html
I think in 3 years times if Machel is nurtured in the right way we could be looking at the man to challenge Kirani James for the World & Olympic 400m titles (assuming Kirani is holding both major titles by then). Who knows Machel might even be a challenger to Bolt and Blake and those guys at the half lap once he builds his strength and speed.
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Ooh Guude. Wow!!!
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Just found the info! Machel Cedenio only just turned 16 this month which means he is a full 3 years younger than Kirani James!
See this link: http://www.iaaf.org/athletes/biographies/country=tri/athcode=258418/index.html
I think in 3 years times if Machel is nurtured in the right way we could be looking at the man to challenge Kirani James for the World & Olympic 400m titles (assuming Kirani is holding both major titles by then). Who knows Machel might even be a challenger to Bolt and Blake and those guys at the half lap once he builds his strength and speed.
Was just at Commomwealth Youth and saw Cedenio. Just turned 16 and about 6 ft 5. Big strides already.
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Just found the info! Machel Cedenio only just turned 16 this month which means he is a full 3 years younger than Kirani James!
See this link: http://www.iaaf.org/athletes/biographies/country=tri/athcode=258418/index.html
I think in 3 years times if Machel is nurtured in the right way we could be looking at the man to challenge Kirani James for the World & Olympic 400m titles (assuming Kirani is holding both major titles by then). Who knows Machel might even be a challenger to Bolt and Blake and those guys at the half lap once he builds his strength and speed.
Was just at Commomwealth Youth and saw Cedenio. Just turned 16 and about 6 ft 5. Big strides already.
Good stuff!!
Want to see more great prospects like Machel Cedenio posted in this thread preferably with video footage of them in action!! :beermug:
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Jai John posted this video link in one of the other threads but I think it also belongs here!
Video is of John-Mark Constantine at the T&T Carifta Trials!
He won his heat easily but opted out of the final so did not go to Carifta this year!
Apparently he was injured last year and is now coming back!!
Young sprint prospect John-Mark Constantine is in lane 1
http://www.youtube.com/v/U-B1CTSZKPE
He looks to me to be a bit on the small side for a prospective top 100m sprinter but then again at just 16 years old he should still be growing and should be putting on a bit more size in the next couple years!
Btw this youth has got a rocket start, everyone else normally has to play catch-up after the gun!!
Constantine in lane 4 winning the 200m last year (2010) at Southern Games!
http://www.youtube.com/v/fblUBKr8jjI
Amazing comback anchor by Constantine in green Concorde colours on
last leg of Boys U-15 4 x100m Relay Final from 2 years ago back in 2009!
http://www.youtube.com/v/6Pv7kTxPVr0
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Guys, don't forget to add any new young T&T Track & Field prospects that you want folks here to know about, to this thread!!
Many thanks!
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Remember this name
NICHOLAS DOUGLAS
The next great athlete to come from Tobago. He's training with the same club (Zenith) that Renny Quow, Kelly-Ann Baptise and Semoy Hackett came out of. Won Boys Under-17 100m Bronze at CARIFTA this year.
Won the Under-13 100m, 200m and 400m at the National Primary School Games in 2008 and claimed the same treble at Under-15 in 2009. Won Victor Lodorum both times.
Tied with Jehue Gordon for Victor Lodorum at the National Secondary School Games in 2010 as a First Former.
He ran 10.97 as a 14 year old last year. Turned 15 this March and ran 10.78 a week later. Has a 10.72 PB. Looks good for that Under-17 Crown in Bermuda next year. His coaches think he can take World Youth in 2013 and World Juniors in 2014. Kid is that good!
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Remember this name
NICHOLAS DOUGLAS
The next great athlete to come from Tobago. He's training with the same club (Zenith) that Renny Quow, Kelly-Ann Baptise and Semoy Hackett came out of. Won Boys Under-17 100m Bronze at CARIFTA this year.
Won the Under-13 100m, 200m and 400m at the National Primary School Games in 2008 and claimed the same treble at Under-15 in 2009. Won Victor Lodorum both times.
Tied with Jehue Gordon for Victor Lodorum at the National Secondary School Games in 2010 as a First Former.
He ran 10.97 as a 14 year old last year. Turned 15 this March and ran 10.78 a week later. Has a 10.72 PB. Looks good for that Under-17 Crown in Bermuda next year. His coaches think he can take World Youth in 2013 and World Juniors in 2014. Kid is that good!
Nice!
:beermug:
Good thread too!
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Whey yes!!! i did hear of him but i didnt know he was that young. Great prospects!
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Remember this name
NICHOLAS DOUGLAS
The next great athlete to come from Tobago. He's training with the same club (Zenith) that Renny Quow, Kelly-Ann Baptise and Semoy Hackett came out of. Won Boys Under-17 100m Bronze at CARIFTA this year.
Won the Under-13 100m, 200m and 400m at the National Primary School Games in 2008 and claimed the same treble at Under-15 in 2009. Won Victor Lodorum both times.
Tied with Jehue Gordon for Victor Lodorum at the National Secondary School Games in 2010 as a First Former.
He ran 10.97 as a 14 year old last year. Turned 15 this March and ran 10.78 a week later. Has a 10.72 PB. Looks good for that Under-17 Crown in Bermuda next year. His coaches think he can take World Youth in 2013 and World Juniors in 2014. Kid is that good!
Any video of Nicholas in action?
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Video of John Mark 'Super Mario' Constantine still U-17 but steps up to anchor the Concorde U20 4 x 100m relay team at Hampton International Games earlier this year!
John Mark 'Super Mario' Constantine anchors Concorde U20 4x100m relay team
http://www.youtube.com/v/UnEhx5Ta6p8
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Who see in the 200m with Cedenio, the Jamaican youth turn around to taunt Cedenio just as Cedenio was comin to pass him :rotfl:. Next time just run and hush yuh mout.
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John Mark Constantine
Falcon games Tobago
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-5jGshmfCg&feature=related
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TT Carifta Trials 2011 Nicholas from Farinha in 100m
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuJALvtWPMc&feature=related
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John Mark Constantine Falcon games Tobago
http://www.youtube.com/v/z-5jGshmfCg
Many thanks Jason23!
John Mark looked good in lane 5!
He always seems to get a rocket start and then the others are left to catch up if they can!!
Looks like John Mark clocked about 10.6s in that race!
Next time please also give us the age group, official windspeed and times clocked by at least the first 3 finishers in the race.
And does anyone know what is John Mark's official 100m PB right now?
Many thanks
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TT Carifta Trials 2011 Nicholas from Farinha in 100m
http://www.youtube.com/v/WuJALvtWPMc
Many thanks Jason23!
Nicholas Douglas looked comfortable in lane 2 and officially clocked 10.85 in that race!
And with a PB of 10.72 and still only 15, I think like John Mark who is about a year older, Nicholas is another good male sprint prospect for the future!
Btw what is John Mark Constantine's 100m PB right now? Anybody?
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5d_JQw3FcAE
1st yr17 JMC runs a personal best of 10.69 to win the u17 100m boys @ morvant jets games 2010
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John Mark Constantine runs 10.69 PB @ morvant jets games 2010
http://www.youtube.com/v/5d_JQw3FcAE
1st yr17 JMC runs a personal best of 10.69 to win the u17 100m boys @ morvant jets games 2010
Thanks! Ayodelle Taffe, the runner who placed 2nd in that race did not look too bad either in 10.82.
So we can assume that John Mark's 100m PB is currently at least 10.69.
However seeing that he ran that time in 2010, could we also assumed that he would have improved on that time this year?
Anyway many thanks Keelz for the update!
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welll,,,in addition 2 being injury stricken i couldnt tell
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http://www.youtube.com/v/BqqgR6AW7XM
Two other T&T U-20 sprinters to look out for in the future, Jamal James & Moriba Morain.
Not sure of their official times clocked in this race but based upon their qualifying times for that final, they should have both clocked at least 10.3x in the final!
Good prospects!!
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welll,,,in addition 2 being injury stricken i couldnt tell
That will explain it, JMC is just coming back from injury this year!!
Hope he remains healthy and injury free in the future, could be our next Ato Boldon or even better, you never know!
Many thanks! :beermug:
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John Mark Constantine Falcon games Tobago
http://www.youtube.com/v/z-5jGshmfCg
Many thanks Jason23!
John Mark looked good in lane 5!
He always seems to get a rocket start and then the others are left to catch up if they can!!
Looks like John Mark clocked about 10.6s in that race!
Next time please also give us the age group, official windspeed and times clocked by at least the first 3 finishers in the race.
And does anyone know what is John Mark's official 100m PB right now?
Many thanks
This race was a legal 10.80
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John Mark Constantine Falcon games Tobago
http://www.youtube.com/v/z-5jGshmfCg
Many thanks Jason23!
John Mark looked good in lane 5!
He always seems to get a rocket start and then the others are left to catch up if they can!!
Looks like John Mark clocked about 10.6s in that race!
Next time please also give us the age group, official windspeed and times clocked by at least the first 3 finishers in the race.
And does anyone know what is John Mark's official 100m PB right now?
Many thanks
This race was a legal 10.80
Ok, thanks!
I paused the video as John was crossing the line and it looked to me like the electronic clock was reading 10.6. I guess it was reading 10.8 but the 8 looked to me like a 6!
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KYRON BLAISE
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KYRON BLAISE LONG JUMP
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KYRON BLAISE LONG JUMP
Need more details of Age, PB & Meet/Date where PB was achieved with preferrably a video to confirm.
Thanks
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http://www.trackalerts.com/news/lead-stories/6117-tts-trio-get-scholarships-us-universities
T&T's trio get scholarships to US universities
Thursday, 17 November 2011 09:30 By Clayton Clarke, tobtrackmed@gmail.com
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad - World Youth Olympic finalist Gabriella Cumberbatch is among three Trinidad and Tobago athletes who have been awarded athletic scholarships to American universities.
Cumberbatch was seventh in the girls 400m hurdles final at the inaugural Youth Olympics in Singapore in 2010 and will head out to Auburn University in January. The 2010 Carifta/CAC Junior girls under 20 400m bronze medallist will be following in the footsteps of fellow TT hurdler and 2009 World Championships bronze medallist Josanne Lucas who was an All-American for the Auburn Tigers. Cumberbatch was also a quarterfinalist in the girls 100m at the 2009 World Youth Championships before switching to hurdles the following season.
Sprinter Jamol James is set to start his studies at the University of Tennessee. St. Anthony College student was part of TT's 2010 World Junior men's 4x100 relay bronze medallist. James helped the national contingent to fifth in the medley relay final at the 2009 World Youth Championships. James recently competed at the 2011 Pan American Games in Guadalajara Mexico.
Meanwhile, quartermiler Deon Lendore will join Texas A&M. The 19 year old debuted at this year's World Senior Track and Field Championships in Daegu, South Korea, running in the men's 4x00m heats.
Leondore also copped double silver (400/4x400) at the 2011 Pan American Junior Championships in Miramar Florida. He also anchored TT to fifth in the medley relay final at the 2009 World Youth Champs. The Queen's Royal College student also was second in the Carifta Boys under 20 400m final behind Kirani James (Grenada) who clocked 45.02. He was a semifinalist at the 2010 World Junior Championships in Canada.
GABRIELLA CUMBERBATCH (St. Joseph Convent-Port of Spain/Memphis Pioneers)
PB: 100m (11.86/+1.0), 200 (24.18/-0.4), 400m H-59.24)
JAMOL JAMES (St. Anthony College/Queen Royal College/Memphis Pioneers
PB: (100m 10.38/+1.8.), 200 (21.25)
DEON LENDORE (Queen Royal College/Abilene Widcats)
PB: 400 (46.50)
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its alleged that MLA is gonna be joining a training camp in texas soon,,can sum1 confirm
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Cedenio Update:
http://www.trackalerts.com/index.php/news/latest-stories/6439-cedenio-joins-kirani-james-former-coach-joseph-in-grenada
ST. GEORGES, Grenada - T&T's double Junior CARIFTA gold medallist Machel Cedenio is undergoing a two-week training stint in Grenada in preparation for the 2012 track and Field. Cedenio, who won the Boys' U-17 200m and 400m double at the CARIFTA Games in Montego Bay, Jamaica last year, has been training with the Gouyave-based Speed Zone Track Club at the Cuthbert Peters' Park with the club coach Albert Joseph, the coach of 2011 World Championships 400m gold medallist Grenadian Kirani James.
In 2011 the lanky sprinter just missed out a medal at the World Youth Championships in Lille, France last July finishing fourth in a personal best of 46.89 seconds, a national under 17 record and then anchored the national boys medley relay team to sixth. Cedenio also won silver medal in the Carifta boys under 17 4X100 and 4X100 relays was part of T&T's 2011 Pan American Junior Championships men's 4x400 silver medal winning team.
The Southern Academy student is a member of the local Quantum Athletic Club under head coach Trevor James and won the men's 100m (11.02) and was second in the 200 (22.24) and the 2012 NAAA Fourth Development meet at the Ato Boldon Stadium,Couva in Trinidad on February 11.
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After a long lay off I was pleased to see a topic like this ..... Nothing like discovering them early and putting nurturing systems in place . I hear MLA is being supervised now as she is such a talent ... no scholarship prospects, no job and little focus it was good to hear that the high school drop out is not being allowed to drop out !
I know I mentioned john mark Constantine awhile ago but my interest is now in monitoring a younster called Adelle Colthrust. Not since 13 year old darrel brown have I been so excited to see a youngster run. it is becoming boring nowadays though as he is clearly above his age group ...just as Darrel was.
Colthrust is still running under 13 this year ...after he cleaned up the division in both sprints last year ... He beat the top runners nationally last year and they hev moved up in age . Asd a result his races this season so far have been procession like and I would even back him to take a call in the 200 metres and still win. ( B mobile take note ...dont wait .. connect as quick as Adelle !! )
Still in primary school and turning 12 this year he has already cleaned up locally and in the caribbean in his age group ...he already looks the part of a seasoned athlete ....his coach at southern athletic just brings him faster each year ...I think he manages less than 5 athletes ...great form, tremendous acceleration, making it look so easy.
he is no secret ...just as a diamond in the rough we just have to look beyond the surface ...
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Happy to hear about MLA!!! Hope she continues to progress and grow... I wish she would go to KAB's camp I think Kelly would look after her well but it's good she's getting some form of decent training.
Really excited to hear about Adelle Colthrust!!
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Adelle Colthrust led a procession in both the 100m and 200 metres for boys under 13 at the primary school games at the HC Stadium last thursday. What was amazing is that he sped to a 11.77 clocking in the 100m !! needless to say the older boys could not come near his time. In fact for the entire season he has been running faster than boys much older than he. He also ran a relay leg which wowed the stadium ...he received the baton last and handed off first between second and third leg. Now it seems like a lot to be said about him after all he is just 13 but i encourage anyone who will be around next weekend to go juvenile champs . You wont regret it.
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Colthrust is fantastic! He's already breaking 12 for 100m and 24 for 200m winning by a second and half a second respectively. He runs a lot like Tyson Gay. We need to ensure he is not spoilt and burnt out like previous prodigies
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Colthrust is fantastic! He's already breaking 12 for 100m and 24 for 200m winning by a second and half a second respectively. He runs a lot like Tyson Gay. We need to ensure he is not spoilt and burnt out like previous prodigies
Real nice to hear!
Was Bolt running that fast at age 13?
We need to nurture that youth and not over work and burn him out by the time he becomes a senior athlete. :beermug:
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My little cousin crushed them at the 400...and he want to play cricket and swim lol Victor Ludorum winner.
http://www.trinidadexpress.com/sports/Boisson_leads_PoS_to__Primary__track_title-156571055.html
Boisson leads PoS to 'Primary' track title
Story Created: Jun 2, 2012 at 12:03 AM ECT
Story Updated: Jun 2, 2012 at 12:03 AM ECT
Port of Spain emerged champion district in the Atlantic National Primary Schools' Track and Field Championship on Thursday, edging out Tobago for the honour at Hasely Crawford Stadium, Port of Spain.
Port of Spain owe much to Under-13 Boys star Akil Boisson, who was also Victor Ludorum. Dominic Alfred also topped the Under-11 Boys to help Port of Spain take the narrow victory with a total of 414 points.
Tobago finished second, 19 points behind with 395, while Caroni emerged a distant third with 349 points.
St George East (317) were fourth and St Patrick (298.5) rounded out the top five. Sixth to eighth were North East (273.5), Victoria (217) and South East (160).
Boisson sewed up the Victor Ludorum title with 22 points, just ahead of fellow Under-13 sprinter Adel Cothrust (Victoria) and Dominic Alfred (Port of Spain), who tied for second with 20.
Samuel Toney was also impressive for Tobago in the 13-15 Boys Division, but finished in a five-way tied for fourth (18 points).
Among the Under-13 boys Boisson led Port of Spain to victory in the 4x100m relay and 400m events and finished third in the 100m and 200m sprints. Both those races were won by Adel Colthrust of Victoria.
Alfred was the pick of the Under-11 Boys, while Triston Stafford (St George East) was best Under-9 boy.
Among the girls, 13-15 Division sprinter Aquila St Louis (St George East) impressed with 30 points. St Louis prevailed, not only in the 13-15 Girls sprint events in her category, taking both the 100m and 200m events, but in the field as well, where she triumphed in the high jump.
She beat back the pair of Patrice Richards (Caroni) and Schrese Trim (Tobago) overall, as they were joint second with 26 points.
Joint fourth among the girls were Kerneka Waldron (St George East) and Sydney Hayde (North East), both with 22 points.
Hayde was the best athlete among the Under-9 girls, while Richards took the Under-11 Girls title. And Trim was the best of the Under-13 Girls competitors.
SELECTED RESULTS:
Champion Districts
1. Port of Spain – 414; 2. Tobago – 395; 3. Caroni – 349; 4. St George East – 317; 5. St Patrick – 298.5; 6. North East – 273.5; 7. Victoria – 217; 8. South East – 160
Victor Ludorum
1. Akil Boisson (Port of Spain) – 22 points; 2. Adel Colthrust (Victoria), Dominic Alfred (Port of Spain) – 20; 4. Samuel Toney (Tobago), Triston Stafford (St George East), Anson Moses (Tobago), Avindale Smith (St George East), Jaramali Miller – 18
Victrix Ludorum
1. Aquila St Louis (St George East) – 30; 2. Patrice Richards (Caroni), Schrese Trim (Tobago) – 26; 4. Kerneka Waldron (St George East), Sydney Hayde (North East) – 22
Female
U-9: 1. Sydney Hayde (North East) – 22; 2. Maria La Foucade (South East) – 19, Natasha Fox (St Patrick) – 18
U-11: Patrice Richards (Caroni) – 26, Twanna Homeward (North East) – 16, Rae Ann Serville (POS) – (15)
U-13: Schrese Trim (Tobago) – 26; Kerneka Waldron (St George East) – 22; Tiffany Watson (St Patrick), Jenea Spinks (Caroni) – 20
13-15: 1. Aquila St Louis (St George East) – 30; 2. Kershel McIntyre (POS) – 18; 3. Carmelita Phillips (North East), Amirah John (Tobago), Amari Smith (North East) – 16.
Male
U-9: 1. Triston Stafford (St George East) – 18; 2. Jaylon Hyson (St Patrick) 16; 3. Ajay Ramoutar (South East), Jarvon Westfield (POS) – 10.
U-11: 1. Dominic Alfred (POS) – 20; 2. Avindale Smith (St George East) – 18; 3. Terrell Brown (Caroni) – 14.
U-13: 1. Akil Boisson (POS) 22; 2. Adel Colthrust (Victoria) 20; 3. Anson Moses (Tobago) 18.
13-15: 1. Samuel Toney (Tobago), Jaramali Miller (Tobago) – 18; 3 Garnet Antoine (Caroni) – 16.
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Nice one, yuh obviously have talented in yuh family! :beermug:
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Well Adell Coulthrust just posted a 11.70 running into -0.8 wind for the 100 metres. He is just 12 folks ...tuns 13 next year ! Oh I should mention that he won easily ...not pushed .
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Great stuff!
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http://www.trinidadexpress.com/sports/George__Cougars__dominate_at__Juveniles_-158331665.html
George, Cougars dominate at 'Juveniles'
By Kern De Freitas
Story Created: Jun 9, 2012 at 10:53 PM ECT
David George gave Cougars Boys Under-15 100m gold on Day One of the National Association of Athletics Administrations (NAAA) Juvenile Championships yesterday, while Nikita Paul of Concorde picked up the girls' version at Hasely Crawford Stadium.
George edged home in a virtual photo finish with Point Fortin New Jets' Terry Frederick to be the winner in 11.44 seconds, just one hundredth of a second ahead.
Frederick (11.45) picked up silver, and Akanni Hislop (Zenith) was third in 11.54.
Adell Colthrust, who dominated Boys Under-11 sprinting last year, grabbed gold once again for Southern Athletics in the Boys Under-13 100m sprint, getting the better of another Zenith sprinter Tyriq Horsford, who clocked 12.32.
Jenea Spinks of Neon Trackers won the Girls Under-13 100m dash in 12.74, while Terrel Noel (Simplex; 13.55) and Patrice Richards (Neon Trackers; 14.12) won the Boys and Girls Under-11 100m events respectively.
In the Under-9 Division, Vanessa Stephens (9.65) of D'Abadie Progressive and Joshua Lewis of Memphis (9.27) won the 60m dash respectively.
Cougars dominated the 4x100m relay events, taking five of the eight contests. They won the Girls and Boys Divisions in the Under-9 and Under-11 age groups, as well as the Boys Under-15 Division.
Neon Trackers (Girls Under-13), Air Bon Sonics (Boys Under-13) and Memphis Pioneers (Girls Under-15) won the other Divisions.
John took the Boys Under-15 100m hurdles event in 14.79, and Kermisha Serapio of Toco TAFAC (16.24) won the girls' version, where Toco TAFAC swept the podium, thanks to Vanessa Lee (19.51, second) and Daniella Barker (19.70, third).
Donicia Antoine (5:22.50) of Toco and Atiba Samuel (4:33.47) of Petrotrin Palo Seco were winners among the Girls and Boys Under-15 1500m events.
Kashief King (Point Fortin, 50.58) got Boys Under-15 400m gold, and Renee Stoddard (Neon Trackers 58.84) took the Girls' equivalent.
Stephen was also successful in the field, taking the Girls Under-9 long jump with a 3.06m leap, ahead of second-place Zenith competitor Dominique Scott (2.64m), with Amanda Gibbs (2.27m) of St Mary's Children's Home.
Akanni Hislop (Zenith) won the Boys' Under-15 long jump with a 5.79m effort. He beat Kobe John (Memphis Pioneers; 5.42m) and Colin Wheeler (Oasics; 5.34m) into second and third spots respectively.
The Boys Under-15 shot put was won by Isaiah Taylor (Abilene Wildcats) with his 11.73m effort, while Zenith's Nkosi James' 11.38m throw was good enough for second place.
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http://www.guardian.co.tt/sport/2012-06-10/colthurst-samuels-bag-gold-medals
Colthurst, Samuels bag gold medals
Colthrust of (Southern Athletics) and Atiba Samuels (Petrotrin Palo Seco) defended their titles on the first day of the 2012 National Association of Athletics Administration (NAAA) Juvenile Championships at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, Mucurapo yesterday. The two captured gold medals in the Boys under 13 100 and Boys under 15, 1500 metres races respectively. Both were double winners last year. Samuels held on to the boys 1500 metre clocking 4:33.47 to finish ahead of Rushawn Murphy (Cougars) and Otis Barker (Valencia) and will be competing for the gold in the 800 metres today. Colthrust, who has been unbeaten for the last two seasons, ran away with the 100 metres title in 11.81 seconds and is favourite to capture the 200 m crown. Kashief King (Point Fortin New Jets) won double gold taking the boys under 15 400 metres (50.58) and the high jump (1.65 m). Defending club champions Cougars were on fire taking four of the eight 4 x 100 relays events (Boys under 9, Girls under 11, Boys under 11 and Boy under 15.) Cougars crossed the line first in the girls under 9 event but were disqualified.
Secondary schools champion Nikita Paul of Concorde, and Kernisha Serapio of (Toco TAFAC) also won gold. Paul captured the girls under 15 100 metres in 12.14 seconds ahead of Micheala Neils (GC Striders) and Aquila St Louis (D’Abidie) in third. Serapio won back to back girls under 15 gold. Two time Carifta girls under 17 javalin medallist Akidah Briggs of (Toco TAFAC) won the girls under 15 shot put with a distance of 11.37 metres and would chase gold medals in the javelin and discus events today. Jenea Spinks (Neon Trackers) took the girls under 13 100m in 12.74 defeating Schrese Trim (Tobago Jaguars) 12.99, as she did at the National Primary Schools Championships on May 31. Defending champion Raylene Kerr (Zenith) was third 13.01. Terrel Noel (Simplex) secured the boys under 11 100m title in 13.55 seconds ahead of Ariel Kerr (Cougars) 13.63 in a reverse of the placing at the National Primary Schools finals. Carifta representative Alisha St Louis of (D’Abadie) won the girls under 15 high jump in the distance of 1.61 metres.
Yesterday’s Selected Results:
Girls Under 15 Shot Put
1 Akidah Briggs Toco T.A.F.A.C 11.37
2 Alisha St Louis D’Abadie 9.06
3 Jael Lewis Hampton 8.23
Boys U15 Javelin throw
1 Javaughn Watson D,Abadie 42.97
2 Vandel Joseph Zenith 36.51
3 Travis Bello Simplex 33.83
Boys U15 High Jump
Kashief King P/Fortin 1.65
Troy Richards Toco 1.6
Boys Under 9 Long Jump
John Keone Memphis Pioneers 3.31
Jacob St Hillaire Cougars 3.14m
Josiah Dyer Toco TAFAC 2.94m
Boys U9 Long Jump
Keone John Memphis Pioneers 3.31 m
Jacob St Hillaire Cougers 3.14 m
Marquis Joseph Cougers 3.03 m
Girls Under 9 Ball Throw
Celise Adams Zenith 20.15
Shinelle Mark Point fortin Jets 19.91
Reneisha Andrews Cougers 18.62
Girl Under 15 100 Meter Hurdles
Kermisha Serapio Toco 16.34
Venessa Lee Toco 19.51
Daniella Barker Too 19.70
Boys Under 11 4x 100 Meter Relay
1 Cougers 54.95
2 Zenith 57.97
3 Simplex 58.03
Girls Under 11 4x 100
Cougars 57.28
Neon Trackers 1.00.54
Hampton 1.01.22
Boys Under 4x100
Cougars 1.01.47
Memphis Pioneers 1.05.28
D’Abadie Progressive
Girls under 9 Long
Vanessa Stepan D’Abadie 3.06m
Dominique Scott Zenith 2.64m
Amanda Gibbs St Mary’s Home 2.27 m
Girls Under 9 4x100 Meter Relay
Point Fortin 1.08.07
Boys under 15 Shot Put
Isaiah Taylor Abilene Wildcats 11.72
Boys Under 15 shot Put
Isaiah Taylor Abilene Wildcats 11.72
Nkosi James Zenith 11.38m
Akil Federick Movant Jets 10.21 m
Girls Under 15 high Jump
Alisha St Louis D’Abadie 1.61
Daniella Barker Toco TAFAC 1.50
Waldron Zakiya Bishop Anisty 1.45
Boys under 13 100 Meter
Adell Colthrust Suthern Athletics 11.81
Tyriq Horsford Zenith 12.41
Jeremiah Marcell Morvant Jets 13.22
Boys Under 11 100 meter Dash
Terrel Noel Simplex 13.79
Ariel Kerr Cougars 14.08
Roy Roberts Tobago Falcons 14.08
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http://www.guardian.co.tt/sport/2012-06-30/cedenio-walcott-impress-national-championships
Cedenio, Walcott impress at national championships
Published: Sunday, July 1, 2012
Machel Cedenio and Keshorn Walcott were the most outstanding juniors at the recent Sagicor/NGC National Open Track and Field Championships. Cedenio, a 17-year-old Presentation College student, ran brilliantly to take fifth spot in the men’s 400m finals in 46.02, a new national Under-18 record. He smashed the 46.40 mark of World Championships bronze medallist Renny Quow set back in 2004. The lanky sprinter had won his heat earlier in the day in 46.50, an improvement on his previous best of 46.68 set two weeks earlier at the National Junior Championships. The 2011 Carifta boy’s Under-17 200/400m gold medallist is the top Youth (Under-18) quartermiler in the world. His 46.02 timing is tenth on the World Junior (Under-20) listing.
Cedenio had anchored the national junior 4x400m team to a world leading junior time of 3:05.95, with a scorching anchor leg to run down and past the National B team anchor Stan Waithe in the last 50 metres. The quartet, which included 17-year-olds Asa Guevera (47.28) and Theon Lewis (48.53) and hurdler Brandon Benjamin (47.31) is almost three seconds ahead of the next quickest team on the World Junior rankings, Poland (3:08.81). The quartet will be further bolstered with the inclusion of Jereem Richards, who has a personal best of 46.79. The squad finished third behind the men’s national team, which won in national mark of 3:00.45, and Venezuela (3:04.05). Walcott took the men’s javelin with a throw of 75.00 ahead of a youthful field. Taking second was 17-year-old Shakeil Waithe (51.46) with 16-year-old Precious George (51.24) and 18-year-old Andwele Korede (46.19) following behind. Walcott was short of his Olympic qualifying performance of 80.11 set in Cuba in May, his best throw on local soil (78.94) at the Quantum Classic in May and his Carifta record of 77.59.
His mark of 80.11 puts him at the top of the Junior (Under-20) men javelin rankings. In the men’s shot put, silver medallist Hezekiel Romeo got the iron ball out to 16.72m, over the 16.30 World Junior standard with the 7.26kg shot. Mark London lost his men’s 800m title, finishing third, but was rewarded with a personal best and world junior time of 1:50.54. The World Junior men’s 4x100m team was third in 40.18 seconds. In the men’s 400m hurdles Brandon Benjamin and Reubin Walters were quicker the World junior standard of 53.34 with Benjamin taking third in 52.13 and Walters fourth one second slower (53.13). Among the women, Kernesha Spann lowered her 400m personal best to 54.35 in finishing fourth in the “A” finals of the open event. Spann was also fourth in the one lap hurdles finals in 1:00.40 getting past the World Junior standard of 1:00.75 for yet another time this season.
Rankings
Juniors (U-20)
Men
Pl Time/Distance Athlete (s)
Javelin
1 80.11 Keshorn Walcott
4x400m
1 3:05.95 T&T Juniors (Asa Guevera, Brandon Benjamin, Theon Lewis, Machel Cedenio)
400m
10 46.02 Machel Cedenio
200m
20 20.82(+0.6) Jereem Richards
Youth (U-18)
100m
6 10.50(-1.5) Jonahan Farinha
200m
3 21.19(-1.2) Jonathan Farinha
4 21.23(+1.0) Machel Cedenio
400m
1 46.02 Machel Cedenio
4 47.28 Asa Guevara
110m hurdles (91.4cm)
3 13.68(-1.4) Reubin Walters
400m hurdles (84.0cm)
9 53.30 Reubin Walters
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http://www.newsday.co.tt/sport/0,162807.html
Samuel ready to dominate Juniors
By JONATHAN RAMNANANSINGH
Thursday, July 5 2012
Two-time reigning national 800m/ 1500m Juvenile champion, Atiba Samuel is keen and optimistic of making a successful transition into the more competitive Juniors division next year.
The 14-year-old has been a dominant force from the primary school level and has now directed his sights on making a name for himself. At last year’s National Juvenile Championships, Samuel powered to 800m gold in two minutes and 12 seconds and was also crowned champion of the 1500m event in an impressive time of four minutes and 47 seconds. In 2012, the Siparia West Secondary School student went on to better both times and again took top honours in these respective categories. In the 800m, Samuel won in two minutes ten seconds and in the 1500m, he clocked a four minutes 33 seconds at the same meet.
“I always tell my dad I want to be an international athlete and represent Trinidad and Tobago on the world stage,” said Samuel. “My main goal is to get to the Olympic Games and I know that will be a lot of work but I really am confident that I can do it.”
With reference to the forthcoming transition from Juvenile to Juniors division, the budding athlete was highly expectant that he would be able to challenge in that age group. Samuel, who represents the Petrotrin Palo Seco athletics club, has been training there for over five years under the tutelage of coach Kenny Bermudez.
“My coach makes my training very simple and we understand each other easily. My training is important both in the on and off-season. I think it’s more important in the off-season because when you go back out (to compete), you’ve had a lot of extra time to better yourself, and well in my case, better my times.
This coming off-season I will be doing a lot of running and prep work,” he added. Samuel also spoke of his progress through the national and internal primary school track competitions. He has been Palo Seco Government’s reigning 400m/800m champion and continues to be a dominant force at the secondary level.
Juvenile champion trains three days per week from 5 pm - 8.30 pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Samuel affirmed that these crucial hours were the driving force behind his growth as an upcoming local athlete. By next year, the 14-year-old intends to shave a few seconds from his previous 800m/1500m times. “Hopefully by January I would like to probably be running the 800m in one minute 45 seconds and the 1500m in about four minutes 20 seconds.”
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But SP, Theon Lewis came in second to Machel Cedenio in the Boys U-17 400m final at 2011 Carifta Games..
Keep an eye on him as well..
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Cedenio leads TT sprinters at World Junior Championship
By JONATHAN RAMNANANSINGH (Newsday), July 11 2012
THREE National track athletes advanced to the next stage of competition after day-one of the IAAF World Junior Championships in Barcelona, Spain, yesterday.
Sprinter Machel Cedenio was the most impressive on the opening day as he finished with the fastest qualifying time in Heat Two of the Men’s 400m. Running in lane six, Cedenio recorded a creditable 46.58s finish to advance.
Another TT athlete, Asa Guevara was not so lucky as he finished sixth in Heat Seven. Guevara clocked 47.93s. In the 110m hurdles, Ruebin Walters clinched a spot in the next round with a third place finish in Heat One. Walters’ performance saw him clock his personal best time of 13.92s.
Even though he did not finish in the top two of his heat, the national hurdler advanced with one of the eighth fastest times. Meanwhile, Lisa Wickham barely made it into the semi-finals of the Women’s 100m when she crossed the line fourth fastest in Heat Seven. Her time was recorded as 11.98s.
She was lucky enough to have provided one of the three fastest times after all the top two finishers in the other heats. However, Aaliyah Telesford just missed out on advancing further when she finished fourth in Heat Two of the same event. Her time was 12 seconds flat.
The women outshone the males in the 100m event as both Ashron Sobers and Jonathan Holder failed to move on to the next round. Competing in Heat Five, Sobers could only manage a fifth place finish in 10.84s. Holder had a slightly better performance than Sobers, but grabbed fourth spot in 10.73s.
Today’s events will see local athletes Walters and Cedenio vie for a finalist spot in the 110m hurdles and 400m respectively, while Wickham will contest for top honours in the Women’s 100m final. Locals, Hezekiel Romeo and Brandon Benjamin begin their competitive campaign today in the Men’s Shot Put (6kg) and 400m hurdles respectively.
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Did you notice that we had no Junior athletes in either the Men or Women 100m finals?
Not a good sign for the immediate future of T&T sprinting so we have got a lot of work to do to discover new upcoming world class sprint talent.
I also noticed that the USA, Jamaica and Britain all had two sprinters in the 100m Men’s Final so we definitely have some serious catching up to do to maintain our 4x100m Relay Squad as one of the top 5 in the world in the coming years.
Right now we need some young T&T sprinters to step up and show us that they could be world class seniors in the future once they are nurtured and managed properly.
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I think a few years ago an NAAA official initiated an "Athletics Roadshow or Caravan" that was geared towards an outreach in various areas of the country. It sounded like a good idea at the time but I do not know how it turned out.
If I were the NAAA, I would seek some corporate sponsorship from each and every one of those RICH expat oil & gas companies enjoying wealth from T&T resources (not just BP) to purchase, design, and brand a bus (1 in Trinidad, another in Tobago), outfitted with flat screen monitors to show videos of T&T's rich T&F past. These buses could be deployed at different venues/events on a monthly basis, with prior promotion and teasers to get kids in different areas of the country to come out and get excited about getting involved in track & field. They could then enjoy some introductory training from guest speakers (current/past athletes and certified T&T coaches) and get some hands-on on some of the implements - starting blocks, shot put, discus, javelin, etc.
As mentioned before I believe the challenge in T&T is promotion, catchment and quality coaching of fundamentals to kids. We are lucky that some parents have the foresight to bring their kids out to a track club, but there may be many youths who may not even be aware of their talents. I have had the privilege of speaking to young men in drug rehab in T&T about taking up the sport, as I have seen guys in my time from St. Michael School for Boys end up earning scholarships, representing T&T and making a better life for themselves via track and field.
Lastly, the quality of T&T has gotten better, not at the level we expect, but we have not seen the multiple of athletes contend in junior and senior global events as we have recently. I guess we have to commend some of the T&T club coaches who show up tirelessly for the love of the sport to guide the young charges. However, it is still surprising to observe that in local track meets that for the 50% of athletes performing well, the other half show very poor running form and knowledge about how to run any distances over 100m. There have been clinics for coaches in the past but these clinics always seem to rely on someone coming in from abroad. Don't we have enough local, IAAF-certified coaches who can instruct the others in Trinidad?
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Good idea STMB, let's hope someone connected to the NAAA reads this thread and get them to take up these ideas and seriously try to implement them.
Time to put egos aside and get serious about T&F or we will be left behind by not just Jamaica but also Bahamas and some of the other Caribbean territories who are prepared to make the best possible use of the resources at their disposal. :beermug:
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Good idea STMB, let's hope someone connected to the NAAA reads this thread and get them to take up these ideas and seriously try to implement them.
Time to put egos aside and get serious about T&F or we will be left behind by not just Jamaica but also Bahamas and some of the other Caribbean territories who are prepared to make the best possible use of the resources at their disposal. :beermug:
I think Bahamas is already ahead of us. Their women have already stood on the rostrum. Ours have not.
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Colthrust is fantastic! He's already breaking 12 for 100m and 24 for 200m winning by a second and half a second respectively. He runs a lot like Tyson Gay. We need to ensure he is not spoilt and burnt out like previous prodigies
Real nice to hear!
Was Bolt running that fast at age 13?
We need to nurture that youth and not over work and burn him out by the time he becomes a senior athlete. :beermug:
Thought I would keep a focus on the young talent in T&T ..Adelle Colthrust blasted the record books in jamaica recently at the caribbean Union Track and field championships ....11.28 for the 100 metres ..again leading a procession in that event ....12 + for the second place ...according to his coach ..his eye is set on Usain Bolt and all his records ...the boy is still 12 years old !
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Bump!!
We need to keep this thread up-to-date with news about our upcoming Young T&T T&F Prospects folks!! :beermug:
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Bump!!
We need to keep this thread up-to-date with news about our upcoming Young T&T T&F Prospects folks!! :beermug:
I agree!!!
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Hasely Crawford Stadium - Site License 16/06/2013 - 4:47 PM
T&T NAAA JUVENILE CHAMPS 2013 - 15/06/2013 to 16/06/2013
Live Results @ ttnaaa.org
HASELY CRAWFORD STADIUM, P.O.S. T'DAD
Event 21 Boys Under 15 100 Meter Dash
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Name Year Team Finals Wind Points
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Finals
1 Colthrust, Adell 00 Southern Athletics 11.06 0.7 10
2 Edwards, Tyrell 99 Toco Titans 11.59 0.7 8
3 Hernandez, Daniel 99 D'Abadie 11.60 0.7 6
4 Hislop, Ako 99 Zenith 11.85 0.7 5
5 MC Millan, Joshua 99 Rebirth 11.88 0.7 4
6 Moore, Ronaldo 99 Abilene Wildcats 11.95 0.7 3
7 Gordon, Tyreke 99 Zenith 12.07 0.7 2
8 Alleyne-Noreiga, Renaldo 99 Memphis Pioneers 12.10 0.7 1
Hasely Crawford Stadium - Site License 16/06/2013 - 4:48 PM
T&T NAAA JUVENILE CHAMPS 2013 - 15/06/2013 to 16/06/2013
Live Results @ ttnaaa.org
HASELY CRAWFORD STADIUM, P.O.S. T'DAD
Event 52 Boys Under 15 200 Meter Dash
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Name Year Team Finals Wind Points
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Finals
1 Colthrust, Adell 00 Southern Athletics 22.73 1.1 10
2 Hernandez, Daniel 99 D'Abadie 23.50 1.1 8
3 Hislop, Ako 99 Zenith 24.27 1.1 6
4 Vance, Rondell 99 Neon Trackers 24.36 1.1 5
5 Walcott, Jason 99 Simplex 24.37 1.1 4
6 MC Millan, Joshua 99 Rebirth 24.53 1.1 3
7 Caesar, Aaron 99 P/Fortin N/Jets 24.67 1.1 2
8 Bernard, Dariel 99 Dovers 24.89 1.1 1
I should add that Adell ran in pain in that 200 and could not even walk up the stairs after his race.... his mother had to meet him downstairs ...according to her ..." he hides his pain he wont tell us , we have to see it " . I tell you I have never seen a dingle minded individual like this boy in a long while. PB in pain ..I tell you .
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Dont forget Ayodele Taffe ...Texam A&M next year to join Lendore .... hope it works out ..improving every race this season ...the 19 year old has certainly run clear of all locals ....
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Here's an idea:
Is it possible for Ato Boldon to recruit talent in T&T and be an executive producer of a local version of Inside Athletics?
Imagine a series with interviews of T&T's past and present track and field heroes (both at senior and junior levels) to share their experiences for the benefit of today's young athletes, competing professionals, officials, and the wider T&F spectator community.
There could be formatted questions that may encompass for example, (i) how did you make that shift from average to excellent athlete, (ii) what is key to your initial and continuing success, (iii) what was your most special moment in the sport and what was your personal experience, (iv) what constructively can be done to improve T&F in T&T from a retired and competing athlete perspective, (v) how can officials and past athletes best manage or volunteer to improve athletics in T&T, (vi) what new coaching methods and resources are you employing in T&T/US/elsewhere that have benefitted your successful athletes, etc.
The young athlete audience would benefit by understanding how to set goals, the perseverance and pain involved, the plan to get to end results, the glory experienced in success, etc. The officials would benefit from hearing the common constructive issues (regardless of politics) that challenges the sport - hearing it from the retired group/their peers may resonate better. The overall community of track lovers could benefit from finding ways to get involved in outreach, officiating, volunteering, and coaching education opportunities, etc.
There is a nest egg of interesting story lines from potential interviewees both in the US and in T&T e.g. Laura Pierre first female Olympic sprinter in 1972 (what was her experience competing amidst the Munich massacre); Ian Morris on carrying the 400m flag for T&T for 10 years; Darrel Brown on competing at the highest level as a junior; Gail Emmanuel former women's 400m champ and record holder on transitioning to coaching a very successful NY-based high school program; Joanne Gardner-Hastings on raring Natasha Hastings to become a US Olympic gold medallist; Charlie Joseph on his youthful glory days as a complete sprinter (100, 200, 400m) and transitioning to a successful coach at Abilene Wildcats (Lendore, Greaux, Taffe, etc).
After the season's wrap up there would be a gold mine of data that can be analyzed and summarized in a report to the betterment of the sport for the future
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Bump! :beermug:
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Dont forget Ayodele Taffe ...Texam A&M next year to join Lendore .... hope it works out ..improving every race this season ...the 19 year old has certainly run clear of all locals ....
did Ayodele join Texas A&M?
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Though we mostly discuss the benefits and challenges of developing age group level athletes on this thread, here's a good, somewhat lengthy read featuring an interview with Lauryn Williams on taking the leap from college to pro T&F.
In my opinion this is where most athletes with promise end up retiring from the sport because of a lack of financials, access to tracks to train, access to good meets, and a lack of knowledge about what to look for in a good pro coach, agent, training base with resources (sports medicine, supplements, etc), and a quality training group:
Lauryn Williams Q&A: the transition from Collegiate to pro Track & Field
POSTED ON JUNE 20TH, 2014 • ELLIE SPAIN
For graduating seniors, this is a very exciting, but often intimidating and confusing time of the year.
For those who have had a successful NCAA career, the transition from the NCAA ranks to a professional career in our great sport brings about many unfamiliar circumstances, and often difficult decisions. Paramount of these are deciding on the training group/coaching set-up, and which agent to choose. We asked Lauryn Williams – a multi-time World and Olympic medalist (and also one of the very, very few athletes to have ever medaled in a Summer AND a Winter Olympic Games) to offer some advice to the soon-to-be pro athlete.
Firstly – thanks for joining us Lauryn. As an athlete who enjoyed immense success in both the NCAA and professional ranks, your opinion on this most important of topics is both required, and respected by many. Graduating seniors are often placed in very difficult positions, and are asked to make extremely important decisions without having the required background and understanding in the professional ranks of the sport. This unfamiliarity makes it very difficult for them to make an informed decision at this crucial stage in their careers, in an area that has a massive impact in determining the success or failure of the remainder of their careers – namely – their choice of coach and agent.
As you now begin to get more involved in aiding young athletes (partly from your work with the TFAA), we would like to speak to you about some of the things that you have learned throughout your career. I’m sure you have many lessons for the recently graduated athlete!
So firstly – is it necessary for a professional track and field athlete to have an agent?
The current state of our sport makes it hard to get races and negotiate fees without an agent. It is not mandatory – but without an agent you would have to contact the meets personally to ask for a lane and negotiate your appearance fees. If you are not well versed in business, this could be complicated. Additionally, meet promoters can choose to, or not to, do business with you and may side with agents in wanting to keep a short list of professionals they are dealing with as opposed to each athlete individually. Choosing a family member has become popular, but family members run into the same problem as athlete when negotiating. Additionally, your family member may place more value on you than a meet promoter does. If he/she gets too pushy, this might cause you to be shut out as well. Also – it is critically important that you realize that your agent works for YOU – not the other way around.
What is the difference between a race agent and a commercial agent?
Track agents will handle shoe contracts, race schedules, appearance fees for races and collection of prize money. They usually will handle negotiation for any request for appearance or sponsorship that are pitched to them by a company with interest in you but will not go out and actively seek sponsorship opportunities other than shoe contracts. Agents mostly eat what they kill which is taking 15-20% of whatever deal they are involved in. It should be noted that they usually also take of prize money at races and 15-20% of world championship money though there is no negotiation required on their part.
Commercial agents build a platform specific to you and pitch it to companies where you may fit well. They are focused on building your ‘brand’, and gaining media familiarity so that you are widely known and sought after for sponsorship opportunities
Are there agents that do both?
I think Bolt’s agent (Ricky Simms) does, but I can’t name another – there may be one or 2 others, but not many agents in track and field do both.
Should athletes have both?
Yes – if an athlete is interested in building a recognizable brand larger than the sport they compete in. You should also realize that commercial agents usually request a monthly retainer in addition to taking a percent of what they secure for you. Sometimes it will take a while for deals to come in and you may pay a commercial agent for months before you start to see income coming in.
When athletes are looking for an agent, what types of things should they be thinking about?
• How many athletes does the agent have in total: How much energy will the agent have to put towards your career?
• How many in my specific event group: If there are already multiple athletes in your event, chances are you may get passed over for many lanes – as the agent will already have established relationships with his current stable.
• What the level of their athletes is: If you go with an agent who is representing a bunch of big-names, you could get lost in the shuffle; whereas, if you find an agent with a bunch of other athletes around your same level, chances are that agent will work harder for you.
• Besides choosing your coach, partnering with the right agent is the most important decision you can make. Take your time – and do your research. many athletes will jump at the first contact an agent makes. However, if this first contact was from the wrong agent, then this could lead down the wrong road. Be patient – talk to as many as you can. Speak to as many professional athletes as you can that are competing at your level. Let them help direct this decision!
What are the typical contract terms?
A one-year deal automatically renewing into the next year if you don’t cancel or say otherwise. Beware of signing multi-year contracts – at least initially, before you have established a strong relationship with the agent. There should be a feeling-out period for both parties.
“Besides choosing your coach, partnering with the right agent is the most important decision you can make. Take your time – and do your research.”
Lauryn Williams
As the majority of meets are in Europe, is it best to sign with a US-based or a Europe-based agent?
This is based on personal preference – there are good agents State-side and in Europe. Think about being able to reach your agent when there is a time difference. Usually US agents are in Europe the majority of summer so it’s not a big deal. Often, European agents have closer ties with European meet directors – so if you’re not a super-star, and are thinking about running some smaller meets, then it is often better to go with a European-based agent.
What are the main ways that a track & field athlete can make a living?
Currently the main source of income is a sponsorship contract from a shoe company. There are bonuses and incentives inside that contract that could pay extra on top of the base amount. At races you might be offered an appearance fee based on your resume and then at the various meets there is prize money based on placing. It should be noted that not all races pay all 8 lanes, however!
What can athletes do to better market themselves?
In addition to sponsorship and prize money American athletes can apply for possibly grant support from the USATF Foundation. There is also a new initiative called AthleteBiz, which empowers our athletes to define their brand, tell their story, market themselves, and unleash their entrepreneurial potential. Social media is now the obvious way to promote your brand: remember that your career as an athlete is very short – you have to make the most of it while you can!
In North America, athletes and coaches hear a lot about the Diamond League races, and that’s it. It should be noted that there are races throughout Europe most every day – many of them exceptional competitions, with great fields and crowd-support. It is in these meets that younger athletes will ply their trade, and learn the ropes of international competition. It is for this reason that it is important to have an agent that knows the smaller meets, and has relationships with the smaller meet promoters.
We all know athletes who spend all summer in Europe, and actually make a pretty decent living bouncing from one competition to the next: exactly how much can young athletes expect to earn from these non-Diamond League events?
Typical payout varies based on event and caliber of athlete but I would say $2,000 for winning is average for a non DL meet, then working down from there, with places 4-8 paying between 200 euros and nothing.
Lauryn, we’ve also opened the floor to our followers on Twitter – so firstly a question the from @Wade01 who has asked you to talk about the way agents, coaches, training groups and pro track athletes are paid.
It is hard sometimes for athletes to balance the role reversal that takes place when going from college to professional. As a pro, your coach is now paid by you and is a member of your staff. You are no longer a member of their team – it is important to discuss how this will work and how to have your own voice while trusting your coach to create a successful program for you.
Selecting your first professional coach is the single most important decision you will make as an athlete. Do your due diligence. Talk to prospective coaches a lot. Ask them intelligent questions – about everything. Not only their training. Do they have any history working with athletes who have doped? If so – be wary. Speak to the coaches’ former athletes – or even current ones, if you can. If possible, visit the coach – and the training group – at practice. Watch the athletes – are they technically sound? Are many of them injured, or does the coach have a history of injured athletes in the group? The training environment is EVERYTHING! If everyone seems like they are enjoying themselves, having fun, and working hard, then this will help inform your decision. If possible, spend some time with one or more of the athletes in the group – ask if you can go out for a coffee or a tea. Remember – this decision should NOT be rushed into!
“Selecting your first professional coach is the single most important decision you will make as an athlete. Do your due diligence. Talk to prospective coaches a lot. Ask them intelligent questions – about everything.”
Lauryn Williams
Now from @beastNdaBlocks who asks: How were you able to handle the mental hurdles? (I.e. injuries, bad championship performances)
The hardest thing is getting back up when you have been knocked down. Whether race rhythm is off, injury or unexplainable crappy runs, it sucks to be in a slump. The best first step is to reassess your plan. What might you being doing wrong? The biggest mistake we make is looking for someone or something to blame. Your performance is your responsibility and your thoughts become your actions. My rule is 24hr pity-party – then move on to trying to fix the problem. Positive energy is the weapon against negative energy.
Thirdly – a question from @Jroz_the_motto who asks: What is the time commitment, and how do you put yourself on the map?
The biggest thing is knowing how to properly manage your time. During college you have no choice but to balance class, track and socializing – among other things. If you plan to pursue track in a post-collegiate setting you probably did a good job at juggling all these balls. Now as a pro you are responsible for showing up to practice and that is all. It is easy to use your free time to get fat eating out more and finding trouble to get into to fill the time. I would suggest finding a productive hobby or community activity to volunteer in.
Also – ditch the sense of entitlement. You have enough time to handle your own business, so don’t say ‘I have people who do this or that, so that all I have to do is focus on training’. You will find that making sure your ducks are in a row is a full time job but you are more than capable of staying up to date on issues in your sport and new rules and regulations etc: Read something at least 3x a week about the state of the sport.
And our last twitter question comes from @JezMcBackson: How do you deal with the time zone difference in Europe when you go to compete?
Firstly, it is most important that you are taking good care of your sleep and rest environment at home – BEFORE you even begin to travel. Are you watching TV until midnight? Are you playing video games. Is you sleep poor? Ensure that this is all taken care of first! Then, you can begin to strategize as to how you will travel. Begin adjusting your sleep patterns a few days before traveling helps – as does frequent walking and drinking on the plane during the flight. Make sure you get a light shake-out done when you arrive – this can be done at the hotel, or in the parking lot – just make sure it gets done!
Lauryn, thanks for your time – some informed and honest advice for all athletes!
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Bump!!
We need to keep this thread updated folks so we can easily check who are our best prospects for the future!
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IAAF Ambassador Ato Boldon and his 5 points of advice to young athletes
https://www.youtube.com/v/zLhLur5uqJw
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http://www.trinidadexpress.com/sports/Farinha-runs--at-Carifta-trials--295422761.html
Farinha runs at Carifta trials
By Kwame Laurence kwame.laurence@trinidadexpress.com
Story Created: Mar 6, 2015 at 8:28 PM ECT
Story Updated: Mar 7, 2015 at 8:55 AM ECT
Jonathan Farinha is expected to face the starter in the boys’ under-20 200 metres event, at the Carifta trials, this weekend.
Back in 2012, Farinha captured the Carifta Games boys’ under-17 200m title, and would be keen to return to winners’ row at the 2015 edition of the Games, in St Kitts and Nevis, on Easter weekend.
Farinha enjoyed a fruitful campaign at the 2014 World Junior Championships in Eugene, Oregon, USA, reaching the final in both the 100m and 200m events. The 18-year-old sprinter is hoping for more success at Carifta 2015, and should have no problems earning a spot on the Trinidad and Tobago team for the April 2-4 Games.
Farinha’s twin brother, Nathan will also bid for national selection this weekend. He is listed for action in the boys’ under-20 400m event.
Chelsea James, winner of the Carifta Games girls’ under-18 shot put title in 2014, is planning to make her under-20 debut at the regional junior championships. But she must first negotiate the trials. In the shot put, the Tobago thrower will square off against 2014 Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Junior Championship under-20 gold medallist, Portious Warren. James is also expected to compete in the discus.
Like (Jonathan) Farinha and James, hurdler Jeminise Parris and jumper Andwuelle Wright have achieved individual success at the Carifta level, and would be eyeing more gold in St Kitts and Nevis. For the trials, Parris has been entered in the girls’ under-20 100m hurdles and 400m hurdles, while Wright is listed in the boys’ under-20 long jump and 100m dash.
Akanni Hislop, Jacob St Clair, Terry Frederick, Myles Jackson, Kenejah Williams, Omari Benoit, Tyriq Horsford, Nicholas Douglas, Ron Wright and Jenea Spinks are also expected to be on show at the Crawford Stadium this weekend. Action gets under way at 10 a.m. today and tomorrow.
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Adell Colthrust might be injured again after DNF in U-16 100m!
In regards to event #8 at yesterday's President's Classic, it seems that Adell Colthrust did not finish in one of his first come back from injury 100m races! :worried: I just hope that the injury which has kept Adell out of action for over one year since 2014 CARIFTA has not reoccurred. If it has reoccurred then this is most worrying as I view Adell as one of our definite future world class 100m sprint stars once he is managed properly, can avoid serious injuries and can stay focused on fulfilling his potential to be one of the world's fastest sprinters when he matures and becomes a senior athlete.
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Hasely Crawford Stadium - Site License 4/18/2015 - 7:40 PM
2015 TTNAAA PRESIDENT'S CLASSIC - 4/18/2015
Live Results @ ttnaaa.org
HASELY CRAWFORD STADIUM
Event 8 Boys Under 16 100 Meter Dash
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Meet Rec: ! 11.23 6/14/2014 Tyrell Edwards, Toco Titans
Name Year Team Finals Wind Points
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Finals
1 Frederick, Timothy 01 PFNJ 11.27 3.0
2 Lara, Che 00 ABILENE 11.31 3.0
3 Cole, Dominic 01 ABILENE 11.65 3.0
4 Frank, Derron 00 COUGARS 11.70 3.0
-- Colthrust, Adell 00 ABILENE DNF 3.0 !!!
Is it possible that Adell Colthrust was going for the Meet record of 11.23 and probably tried to run faster than his young body can handle at this stage of his gradual recovery from injury?
We may have to pay for Adell to see a muscle specialist to safeguard his future as a top world class sprinter and the same may also apply to Jonathan Farinha.
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A talented teenager called Tyriq (http://www.newsday.co.tt/sport/0,209906.html)
Sunday, April 19 2015 (T&T Newsday)
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CARIFTA RECORD: Tyriq Horsford poses next to official displayed result after setting new CARIFTA Record of 70.73m in Boys U-18 Javelin at 2015 CARIFTA Games. --Photo: PAUL VOISIN
FROM BREAKING neighbours’ windows to smashing records, a javelin thrower’s still emerging but already notable career belies the slender and humble exterior of Tobago’s latest sporting prodigy.
The northern half of our two-island republic, having produced no small number of outstanding personalities, introduced its latest offering on Easter weekend: the unassuming Tyriq Horsford.
It was at the Carifta Games in St Kitts two weekends ago that Horsford almost literally threw himself into the limelight. A 15-year-old shattering the record in a field event for Boys Under-18 - that’s stuff to make people sit up and take notice. The javelin record had stood at 67.67 metres; Horsford threw the spear a little past that, 70.73m to be precise.
Keshorn Walcott’s gold medal shocker at London 2012 notwithstanding, the Horsford saga started at a primary school in the fishing village of Parlatuvier, some seven years ago. A child used to “pelting stone” had excelled at an event called “throw the cricket ball,” and having watched some older boys in training, had made a habit of begging their coach to let him try out at the javelin.
“And I say, you too young for this,” said his coach Wade Franklyn. “His father told me that he does break everybody glass window in the village. He said, take care of him and train him, he might come out something good.” Franklyn, a Level Four Athletics coach, took the boy under his wing, and Horsford’s throwing distances have increased every year since. Basseterre was his second Carifta outing.
“I was expecting a lot, to throw over 70 metres and break the record,” Horsford said, relaxing amidst the Tobago contingent after winning his pet event at the Secondary Schools Championships last week. “And it was achieved, and that was basically it.”
Slim, and about five foot ten, he can only grow stronger. Horsford is also a decent sprinter, but in the javelin, he has much further to go; though he made the qualifying standard for the World Junior Championships, he is still under the minimum allowable age. Franklyn says he is already showing signs of maturity, noting that Horsford has moved up from training twice to up to four days per week. “I think it’s because of the age, he sees things a little different now, especially after making the national team.”
There seems to be a lot working in the youngster’s favour. Franklyn alludes to natural strength from a heritage of fishing and pulling nets and sails. “He has the capacity to learn, and as a matter of fact, he hasn’t even started to do strength training with weights yet,” he noted. “I really don’t want to push him too fast into that, because I mean his body is still developing. We do more like core work, speed work, jumps, drills, you know, and a lot of technique work, because technique is really important. If your body alignment and hip turns wrong, no way you could throw that distance, so you have to concentrate a lot on technique.”
It’s a lot for the teenager. He attends school at Signal Hill Secondary and trains at Shaw Park in Scarborough.
“I take two days off, like Tuesday and Thursday, so those days will be for my homework,” he explained. On weekends, he travels home to Parlatuvier; he is the youngest of four, having a brother and two sisters.
“My favourite food?” he paused, then smiled. “Dumplings and chicken.” Horsford loves music and relaxes by playing the guitar. “I love swimming,” he added, without prompting. “I love to go to the beach a lot. That is one of the most important parts of my career right now. Javelin puts a lot of strain on your shoulders, so bathing in the sea will recover it faster than usual.” Franklyn believes that Horsford could be throwing 80 metres next year. “Basically, with the mindset and the passion he has to reach that level where he wants to break the world junior record, I think that he’s on the right track.”
He added that Horsford would not be introduced to weights for a while yet. “I think at around 17, because by that time, his body should be more mature. It could slow him down. There are other forms of strength training we could work on.”
For the time being, the pride of Parlatuvier will remain just another ‘Fourth Former’ at Signal Hill.
“My motivation is train hard and shut up,” he said, staring intently at his teammates’ efforts on the track. “You have to be patient because nothing comes easy in life, it’s always by hard work, so you have to dedicate yourself to what you’re doing and try to work and improve, and always listen to your coach.”
Hopefully, the nation’s talented youth are listening.
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Adell Colthrust might be injured again after DNF in U-16 100m!
In regards to event #8 at yesterday's President's Classic, it seems that Adell Colthrust did not finish in one of his first come back from injury 100m races! :worried: I just hope that the injury which has kept Adell out of action for over one year since 2014 CARIFTA has not reoccurred. If it has reoccurred then this is most worrying as I view Adell as one of our definite future world class 100m sprint stars once he is managed properly, can avoid serious injuries and can stay focused on fulfilling his potential to be one of the world's fastest sprinters when he matures and becomes a senior athlete.
http://www.ttnaaa.org/results/2015/president/
Hasely Crawford Stadium - Site License 4/18/2015 - 7:40 PM
2015 TTNAAA PRESIDENT'S CLASSIC - 4/18/2015
Live Results @ ttnaaa.org
HASELY CRAWFORD STADIUM
Event 8 Boys Under 16 100 Meter Dash
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Meet Rec: ! 11.23 6/14/2014 Tyrell Edwards, Toco Titans
Name Year Team Finals Wind Points
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Finals
1 Frederick, Timothy 01 PFNJ 11.27 3.0
2 Lara, Che 00 ABILENE 11.31 3.0
3 Cole, Dominic 01 ABILENE 11.65 3.0
4 Frank, Derron 00 COUGARS 11.70 3.0
-- Colthrust, Adell 00 ABILENE DNF 3.0 !!!
Is it possible that Adell Colthrust was going for the Meet record of 11.23 and probably tried to run faster than his young body can handle at this stage of his gradual recovery from injury?
We may have to pay for Adell to see a muscle specialist to safeguard his future as a top world class sprinter and the same may also apply to Jonathan Farinha.
Those times correct? 11.23 is the U16 record?
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Always following up on Adell Colthrust as I agree he is an amazing talent who has to be managed properly. What is of concern to me is that his path seems to follow that of Darrel Brown ...faster than his peers of similar age ....faster than higher age groups .....then his coach dies ! He moves to another club ....problems ....too much ...too quickly.... He gets injured ...and we all know what has happened to Darrel Brown .
DB, the world's fastest junior for years and one who was described as the Rolls Royce Royce of running ....grabbing the attention of even Tyson Gay and others who openly expressed admiration for his talent.
He however ran into injury problems and as they say ....that's all she wrote .
I am however hoping that the same does not happen to Colthrust. is it too much to suggest that the NAAA take affirmative action and invest in our young talent ? Is is too much to ask that someone interested in T&T athletics fund a visit to the Michael Johnson high performance Centre where his body can be assessed for any defect which predisposes him to injury ? ..to suggest corrective action where needed ? ....to insist on rest and time away if that is what is needed ?
How long are we going to ignore the tremendous experience and advice of Ato Boldon who is always willing to help ?
we must get away from the try this try that method and use the available science if we are to continue in the game. I hope someone with influence can heed the call ....All for the benefit of T&T .
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Always following up on Adell Colthrust as I agree he is an amazing talent who has to be managed properly. What is of concern to me is that his path seems to follow that of Darrel Brown ...faster than his peers of similar age ....faster than higher age groups .....then his coach dies ! He moves to another club ....problems ....too much ...too quickly.... He gets injured ...and we all know what has happened to Darrel Brown .
DB, the world's fastest junior for years and one who was described as the Rolls Royce Royce of running ....grabbing the attention of even Tyson Gay and others who openly expressed admiration for his talent.
He however ran into injury problems and as they say ....that's all she wrote .
I am however hoping that the same does not happen to Colthrust. is it too much to suggest that the NAAA take affirmative action and invest in our young talent ? Is is too much to ask that someone interested in T&T athletics fund a visit to the Michael Johnson high performance Centre where his body can be assessed for any defect which predisposes him to injury ? ..to suggest corrective action where needed ? ....to insist on rest and time away if that is what is needed ?
How long are we going to ignore the tremendous experience and advice of Ato Boldon who is always willing to help ?
we must get away from the try this try that method and use the available science if we are to continue in the game. I hope someone with influence can heed the call ....All for the benefit of T&T .
That is a good suggestion. And we may also need to do the same with regards to the Farinha twins who both seem to be very injury prone.
I didn't want to say that I fear that Adell may end up like Darrel Brown as I did want to offend some of the sensitive DB supporters on here but since you were brave enough to say it I must say that I was thinking the same in regards to Adell.
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Glasgow, Smith top track and field awards (http://www.guardian.co.tt/sport/2015-06-05/glasgow-smith-top-track-and-field-awards)
Published: Friday, June 5, 2015 (T&T Guardian)
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Ayana Glasgow of Toco Secondary, right, receives her Top Female award from T&T Secondary Schools Track and Field Association president Phillip Allard at the association's prize-giving ceremony at the Larry Gomes Stadium, Arima, on Wednesday. PHOTO COURTESY SPORTSCORE TOBAGO
Ayana Glasgow and Avindale Smith were rewarded for their top performances at the T&T Secondary Schools Track and Field Association (TTSSTFA) Prize Giving Ceremony at the Larry Gomes Stadium in Arima, on Wednesday.
Glasgow of Toco Secondary won the Victrix award for her achievements in the 18+ girls category at the National Secondary Schools Track and Field Championships in April. Smith of Arima Central Secondary won the Victor award for his accomplishments in the Under-14 boys category.
Glasgow, 18, who was in attendance to collect her award said, “This year was a really good year at the National Games, I won a gold and three silver medals.”
The Toco athlete competed in the high jump, long jump, javelin and 100m hurdles but believes high jump is her strongest event. The lower six student also represented T&T at this year’s Carifta Games. “I did go to the Carifta Games this year in St Kitts and came fifth in the javelin and made a new personal best. Overall it was a good year.”
Glasgow, who is hoping to compete at Carifta Games next year is a fan of American athlete Ashton Eaton. “I look up to Ashton Eaton, he is a multi-event athlete just like myself. He is the world record holder and he was a winner at the Olympics.” Phillip Allard, president of the TTSSTFA said the same schools continue to dominate.
“The standard is good at times and we got some students who are just there for participation. The normal schools are doing well, Toco Secondary, Queen’s Royal College, St Joseph’s Convent Port-of-Spain, from South we have St Benedict’s and Tobago is always a top contender.”
Allard, who has only been at the helm since the end of last year has goals for the Association. “There are three major things we want to accomplish. One is the marketing which we have done significantly this year. We have a theme song and we have a great website. We want professionally run sports meets, good standard and we want the events to run on time. We need to create linkages in the Caribbean and abroad, because a lot of our students will be seeking scholarships abroad. We are hoping to get scholarships for some of our students.”
Honour roll
Individual Age Group Winners
Category Name School
U-14 Male Avindale Smith Arima Central Secondary
U-14 Female Patrice Richards Holy Faith Convent Couva
U-16 Male Tyshawn Gray Speyside Secondary
U-16 Female Ayla Stanisclaus Scarborough Secondary
U-18 Male Troy Richards Toco Secondary
U-18 Female Akili Anya Bishop’s High School
18+ Male Ashton Gill Mucurapo East Secondary
18+ Female Ayana Glasgow Toco Secondary
School Age Group Winners
Category School
U-14 Male Arima Central Secondary
U-14 Female Holy Faith Convent Couva
U-16 Male Bishop’s High School
U-16 Female Scarborough Secondary
U-18 Male Toco Secondary
U-18 Female Toco Secondary
18+ Male St Benedict’s College
18+ Female Toco Secondary
RELAY FESTIVAL
Category School
Under-14 Male Fatima
U-14 Female Bishop Anstey High School East
U-16 Male Queen’s Royal College
U-16 Female Bishop Anstey High School
U-18 Female Toco Secondary
18+ Male St Benedict’s College
18+ Female St Joseph’s Convent (POS)
Champion Male School Queen’s Royal College
Champion Female School Toco Secondary
Champion Boys School Queen’s Royal College
Champion Girls School St Joseph’s Convent (POS)
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so whats the latest update on constantine and nicholas???
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Toco dominate Schools Relay Festival (http://www.newsday.co.tt/sport/0,224298.html)
By CLAYTON CLARKE Saturday, February 20 2016 (T&T Newsday)
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Champions Toco Secondary celebrate after retaining the overall title at the 2016 Secondary Schools Relays Festival at the Larry Gomes Stadium, Malabar on Thursday, February 18.
TOCO SECONDARY reigned supreme at the annual Ministry of Education-sponsored Secondary Schools Relay Festival which took place at the Larry Gomes Stadium, Malabar, Arima on Thursday.
Toco copped the overall school honours for another year as well as swept all the girls age-group categories. The school of reigning Olympic men’s javelin champion Keshorn Walcott took the girls Under-14 division with 40 points after winning the two races (4x100-metre, 4x200m) in the category and then the Under-16 with 56 points (gold-4x200, 4x400, silver-4x100). The dominance continued in the Under-18 (76 points-gold-4x 60m hurdles, 4x200m, 4x400, silver-4x100), Under-21 (40 points (gold-4x 60m hurdles, 4x100m) and the Open divisions (52 points (gold- 4x800m, silver-4x400m, bronzesprint medley, 4x100).
Multiple Carifta shot and javelin medalist Akidah Briggs and last year’s Secondary Schools Champs top female performer Ayana Glasgow were members of the victorious girls’ team. Toco won the overall school title with 400 points on the strength of the girls. Second place Queen’s Royal College (QRC) was well adrift in second with 204 points with Fatima College (168) in third.
QRC held on the boys crown for another season after securing the boys Under-14 and Under-18 divisions and were second in the Open class.
In the Under-14, Toco took the top spot with 40 points (gold- 4x200, 4x200) and then the Under-18 with 60 points (gold- 4x100m, 4x200m, 4x400). QRC were made to work for their trophy as Holy Cross College, Fatima College and St. Benedict’s College were in contention each winning age group titles.
Holy Cross ran away with the boys Under-16 division with 64 points (gold-4x60m hurdles, silver- 4x200, 4x400, bronze-4x100) ahead of Toco who had 48 points (silver-4x60m hurdles, bronze- 4x200, fourth-4x100) and Fatima with 40 points (gold-4x200, 4x400).
In the race for the Under-21 trophy, Fatima finished ahead with 40 points taking with gold in the 4x200 and 4x400. Toco and St. Benedict’s were joint second with 36 points. St Benedict ’s landed the Open category (52 points) ahead of QRC (48 pts) and Fatima (44).
There were added incentives in the open 4x100m and 4x400m events as the winners will be sponsored by the Ministry of Sports of Youth Affairs to compete at this year’s Penn Relays in the United States from April 28- 30.
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St. Francois Girls celebrate after winning the girls open 4x100m and 4x400m at the 2016 Secondary Schools Relays Festival at the Larry Gomes Stadium, Malabar on Thursday, February 18.
With the wins St. Francois Girls will receive sponsorship from the Ministry of Sports to compete at the 2016 Penn Relays in the US from April 28-30.
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Queen's College won the boys open 4x100m and 4x400m at the 2016 Secondary Schools Relays Festival at the Larry Gomes Stadium, Malabar on Thursday, February 18. QRC will be off the the 2016 Penn Relays in the US from April 20-18 as The Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs has agreed to sponsor the winners of the girls and boys open 4x100m and 4x100m events.
QRC and St Francois Girls both secured their funding for the Penn by sweeping the boys and girls events respectively. In the boys Open 4x100m, QRC were first to the line in 41.92 ahead of Fatima College (42.57) and Scarborough Secondary (44.00).
In the 4x400m, QRC took gold (3:22.74) with St Anthony’ College (3:30..86) and St Benedict’s College (3:30.95) taking the other medals. Multiple Carifta medallist Jacob St Clair anchored both teams to gold.
St Francois Girls had a comfortable win the girls open 4x100m clocking 49.05 to take the title with Caliyah Wallace running the last leg. Arima Central Secondary (51.33) and Toco Secondary (51.52) followed in second and third respectively.
In the 4x400m Wallace again anchored St. Francois (4:06.65) to gold holding off Anya Akili of Bishops (4:07. 31) in the final metres. Toco secured bronze (4:11.47).
The annual Secondary Schools Relays Festival is organised by the Trinidad and Tobago Secondary Schools Track and Field Association (TTSSTFA) and is fourth event on the Secondary Schools athletic calendar The season culminates with the National Track and Field Championships set for April 20 and 21.
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Bishops retain Tobago Athletic title (http://www.ttsstfa.com/bishops-retain-tobago-athletic-title.html)
By CLAYTON CLARKE March 1st, 2016 (Sportscore Tobago)
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Some members of Bishops Secondary School Tobgao Track and Field Team
SCARBOROUGH, Tobago: Bishops High School ran away with the top school honours at the Tobago Secondary Schools Track and Field Championships at the Dwight Yorke Stadium, Bacolet last week (Feb 24 & 25). Bishops came away with 84 medals (37 gold, 28 silver and 29) to retain the champion title. With reigning Carifta champion Akanni Hislop and several other Carifta representatives in the line-up Bishops were heavily favoured to beat their opponents. Scarborough Secondary was second with 58 medals (20, 16, 22) ahead of Signal Hill Secondary 389(15, 9, 15), Mason Hall Secondary 36 (7, 15, 14), Speyside High 25 (5, 11, 9), University of the West Indies-Sixth form 4 (4, 1, 0), Goodwood High 16 (2, 6, 8 ) and Roxborough Secondary 4 (1, 1, 2). Bishops boys won 44 medals (19, 15, 10) with the girls amassing 40 (18, 13, 9),
Bishops athletes were dominated the under 18 category capturing nine of the 14 gold medals in the girls division and half of the winners in the boys class. Leading the way for Bishops were Ako Hislop, younger brother of Akanni, and Anya Akili who both captured four individual titles. Ako secured the boys under 18 100m (11.12/-0.4), 200m (22.41/-0.1), 110m hurdles 15.25/-1.5) and 400m hurdles (1:00.50) and then ran a blazing anchor leg in the 4x100m to take Bishops to gold after his team trailed Speyside High at the final hand over. Akili took home the girls under 18 100m hurdles (16.01/-1.9), 400m hurdles (1:06.26), high jump (1.55) and long jump (5.12). She also grabbed gold with the 4x400m team and anchored the 4x100m to silver, narrowly losing to Scarborough. Peaches Stewart also won the girls under 18 shot put and discus throws while Silini Acosta took the girls under 18 1500m and the girls open 3000m. Bishops also topped the boys under 16 class winning seven of the 13 events. John-Mark Walters (800m/1500m) and Shaquille Benjamin (high jump/long jump) led the way with double victories. In the girls over 18 division Bishops finished with five (of the 11) gold medals with Jamila Potts (100m/200m) contributing with two and anchored the 4x100m to a sensational victory over Scarborough Secondary, making up considerable ground and snatching the gold on the line. The battle for top honours in the boys over 18 division was close as Scarborough Secondary, Bishops and Signal Hill Secondary all won three gold medals each. However, Scarborough finished ahead with five silver, one bronze, compared to the one silver, five bronze by Bishops and one silver, one bronze by Signal Hill. Kerlon Ashby (110m hurdles), Lashawn Roberts (400m hurdles) and the boys over 18 4x100m took gold for Scarborough while Akanni Hislop (100m, 200m) and Edson Moses (discus) were the winners for Bishops. Darren Alfred (400m, 800m) and 4x400m were victorious for Signal Hill.
Bishops, the school for World Championships medallist Josanne Lucas (2009) and Semoy Hackett (2015), took charge of the relays winning four of the eight 4x100 finals claiming the boys under 14, under 18, girls under 16 and over 18 titles and was second in the boys over 18 , girls under 18 and boys under 16 events. Arch rivals Scarborough had to settle for of two titles (girls under 18 and boys over 18). Mason Hall (girls under 14) and Goodwood High (boys under 16) claimed the other sprint relay titles. In the 4x400m relays Bishops won three of six races contested: G O18, G U18 and B U16. Signal Hill (B O18), Scarborough (G U16), Speyside (B U18) and Signal Hill (B O18) were also winners.
Runners-up Scarborough Secondary, the alma mater of 2009 World Championships bronze and 2006 World Junior champion Renny Quow, also secured the girls under 16 and boys under 14 classes. In the girls under 16 Scarborough won 6 of the 11 events. Safiya John shone with four individual titles (100m13.50/-2.4, 100m hurdles:15.03/-2.0, high jump-1.45, long jump-5.36), was part of the victorious 4x400m and claimed silver with the 4x100m outfit. Bishops finished second with three gold medals as Shanika Belfon won the 200, 400m and helped the 4x100m to victory. In the boys under 14, Scarborough captured three titles with Jaabir Taylor, brother of 2011 World Championships bronze medallist Kelly-Ann Baptiste, taking the 200m. Miguel Taylor (no relation) won the 400m and Micah Pitcher the high jump. Oriel Villarael (B U16-100m/200m), Ayla Stanislaus (G U18-100m200m) were also double champions for Scarborough.
Signal Hill Secondary, the school of double World Championships bronze medallist Kelly-Ann Baptiste (2011/2015), finished third overall with 38 medals (14, 9, 15) with Latoya Garrick (G U14-100m/200m), Sean Lovell (B U18-discus/javelin) and Darren Alfred (B O 18-400m/800m) emerging as double champions. Carifta champion Tyriq Horsford (B U18) and silver medallist Asha James (G U18) won gold in the javelin. All of Mason Hall Secondary’s seven gold medals were won by their girls. Jelese Alexander led the haul with victories in the girls under 14 high jump and long jump and then anchored the 4x100m to gold. Alexander also won silver in the 100m and 200m. Anika Busby (G U16-shot put), Schrese Trim (G U18-400m), Natalie Nedd (G O18-javelin) and Lloysha Simon (G Open-1500m walk) were the other gold medallists.
On the other hand, the boys delivered for Speyside High winning all of five titles won. Tyshawn Gray took the boys under 18 400m and led his school’s 4x400m outfit to victory. He also earned silver in the 200m and the 4x100m 200m and third in the 100m. Miguel Hackett (B O18-1500m) Rekeil Stewart (B O18-long jump) and Konnel Jacob (B U18-shot put) struck gold for Speyside.
Pentecostal Light and Life copped six titles as Carifta silver medallist Vandal Joseph (B O18-javelin), Jo-Ranel Reid (B O18-discus), Ryan Campbell (B U14-long jump), Breanna Vincent (G U14-400m), Shekera Kirk (G U14-shot put) and Shadyel Trim (G U16-1500m) all secured gold.
UWI-Sixth Form fielded a three member team and won four gold medals and one silver with Chevelle McPherson was responsible for four of the five medals. The 2015 Carifta representative won the girls over 18 long jump (4.93), shot put (9.77) and discus (33.24). She missed out a fourth in the 200m when she finished second. Carifta bronze medallist Omari Benoit collected the fourth gold in the boys open high jump.
Goodwood High’s two titles came through Darrion Williams (B U18-800m) and the boys under 16 4x100m. Roxborough Secondary, the school of national 800m record holder Sherridan Kirk and national footballer Cyd Gray (who also competed at the Carifta Games) won their lone gold as Angel Nixon took the girls under 16 discus.
Complete results:
Finals Points Standings:
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‘I want to beat Bolt’ (http://www.newsday.co.tt/sport/0,225006.html)
Monday, March 7 2016 (T&T Newsday)
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Renaldo McEachnie
WHEN Renaldo McEachnie was a toddler his babysitter gave him the nickname “Bullet” because he would crawl and run very fast. Fast forward to the present and the 14-year-old is a promising young sprinter with aspirations of the Olympics and beating the fastest man alive - Jamaican Usain Bolt.
Newsday spoke with McEachnie and his mother, Wendy-Ann Thomas, during an interview on Saturday.
The youngster from Diego Martin first got involved in track at the age of seven while attending Diego Martin Government Primary School and participating in the school sports. McEachnie’s recalled that the cafeteria worker had two children at the Concorde Athletics Club and, noticing his running ability at the sport, urged his mother to sign him up with Concorde. He has remained with the club for the past seven years and competes primarily in the 100 and 200 metres.
Asked what he likes most about sprinting McEachnie responded “the feel of it, the adrenaline rush”.
He described his experience with Concorde as a good one and noted that the coach recognised the talent in him and showed him how to use the talent. His first games was the Tobago Falcon Games and he placed second in the 80 metres.
He noted that Concorde’s relay team, in which he runs the anchor leg, has been dominating the Hampton Games for the past couple years and last years they placed first and took home the trophy. Individually he also paced third in the 200 metres.
In the NAAA Junior Championships last year the relay team brought home the bronze medal.
He noted that he is strongest right at the start of a race.
Last year he had a personal best in the 100 metres at the Hampton Games semi-finals with 12.05 seconds and then bested himself in the finals with 11.74. His current best in the 200 metres is 23.60 seconds which made just last Thursday at the Secondary Schools Zonals.
On his latest record he said “it was a great feeling. I still need some work (though)”. He noted that his hip is out of alignment and his mother chimed in that he has to visit a chiropractor to massage it and place it back in place. His hip problem took him away from the sport, two years ago, for a lengthy period of time.
McEachnie noted that his coach at Concorde pointed out that his hip being out of place has one foot higher than another when he runs.
He practices with the club Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for two to three hours. He is on a diet of no soft drinks, which is the hardest part for him, and he has to drink lots of water, juices and eat fruits.
Thomas noted that his father is from Tobago so her son has no trouble with eating “blue food”.
On balancing his school work and training McEachnie noted that he does not get much homework but revises after his dance classes on a Tuesday, after training or on weekends. Thomas noted that in the beginning he was having a difficulty balancing the two and she banned him for a few months until he showed that he would take his academics seriously as well. “I am seeing much improvement in him,” she added.
She noted that she tells him that while he loves athletics he must have something to fall back on. McEachnie has expressed an interest in studying mechanical engineering having been exposed to vehicles at his uncle’s garage in Tobago.
Asked which track athletes he looks up to McEachnie listed Bolt and local athletes Richard “Torpedo” Thompson, Jehue Gordon and Renny Quow. His nickname of “Bullet” has not caught on yet though his mother shouts “run Bullet run” during his events.
McEachnie noted that his classmates are afraid to run against him and his competitors usually ask if he is running including one student who always comes second against him. His mom noted that once he is in a race the other students say “he winning that race”.
“He have a name in the school,” she said.
Thomas noted that she is “very, very proud” of her son and it was good to see him with a strong head on his shoulders and doing positive things.
“He is an example to other youths, especially boys. Find the talent they have and work towards it,” she advised.
“God give you a talent. Use that talent for positive and not negative,” she added.
McEachnie will be graduating from the under 16 to the under 18 age group next year and mother noted that he will be trying to qualify for the Carifta Games.
“Try?” McEachnie asked her.
Thomas then said that he will be qualifying for the games.
Following the interview they planned to watch the heats in the Carifta trials at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, Mucurapo.
McEachnie will next hit the track for the Tobago Falcon Games from March 18-20 and will be taking part in both the 100 and 200 metres. He noted that he plans to break his records and make the finals, clocking in the top three; he quickly revised it to the top two.
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glad to see Adell Colthrust is back . 10.27 is the under 18 carifta record ...hmnnn a fit Adell Coulthrust ...I not doubting that. He is certainly smater now ...running rounds to qualify then bam !
Best prospect among the young and upcoming men in my books..injury aside.
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Sarah Wollaston – Improving Step by Step
CARIFTA GAMES 2016 - DyeStatFL (http://www.dyestatfl.com/gprofile.php?mgroup_id=31488&do=news&news_id=402830)
By: Noel ‘Bravo’ Francis (dyestatfl.com)
Published by DyeStatFL.com, Mar 11th, 1:50am
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Sarah Wollaston in the gym at Ato Boldon's Born2DoIt Training Camp
Though small in stature Sarah Wollaston of Somerset Academy has big ambitions for her future in track and field. The 5 foot tall sprinter who was born to a Trinidadian mother and Jamaican father recently earned the right to represent Trinidad & Tobago (T&T) at the CARIFTA Games after her 2nd place finish in the 100m at the T&T CARIFTA trials.
Her coach is sprint guru and World Champion Ato Boldon who represented Trinidad & Tobago with distinction during his career. He is encouraged by her work ethics and attention to details. He also had high praise for Wollaston’s teamwork qualities and believes she is the perfect training partner for Khalifa St. Fort.
Boldon spoke about the first time he met Wollaston, “Her mother came to me last year and said she wants her to train with me and when I met her and she was only 5 feet tall I thought don’t worry about her height because Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is that height.”
Boldon is extremely confident of taking Wollaston to the next level and has targeted the first of many sub-12 seconds clocking starting this weekend on her home track at the Miramar Invitational, in Miramar, Florida. If anyone can get Wollaston to run fast it is her coach Ato Boldon whose track record speaks volumes. He possesses the Midas touch and his work with Wollaston’s training partner St. Fort and the times she has produced since last year should serve as motivation.
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Khalifa St Fort & Sarah Wollaston at CARIFTA Trials after place 1st & 2nd in Girls U20 100m Final
Wollaston will turn 18 later this year and she knows the kind of role she has to play in her destiny. Sprinting is an art, it takes dedication and focus. Sarah Wollaston is a great student and is learning step by step. She needs to work hard, stay disciplined, follow instructions and reap the rewards. The best thing about the future is that it comes one day at a time.
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Horsford credits coach for his success (http://www.trackalerts.com/Articles/horsford-credits-coach-for-his-success/15176/)
March 21st, 2016 8:37am (TrackAlerts.com)
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Tyriq Horsford of Zenith throwing javelin at T&T Carifta Trials 2016. --Photo: SPORTS CORE
SCARBOROUGH, Tobago: Tyriq Horsford is one of only two returning champions on Trinidad and Tobago’s contingent to this year’s Carifta Games in St. Georges Grenada on March 26-28. At the 2015 Carifta Games he won the boys under 18 javelin gold medal at the age of 15 years of age with a new Games record of 70.73. His club mate Akanni Hislop took the boys under 18 200m and will step up to the under 20 category in Grenada. Last year’s boys under 18 shot put winner Isaiah Taylor and boys under 20 long jump champion Andwuelle Wright missed out on selection. T&T’s other gold medallists Portious Warren (girls under 20 shot put) and Kayelle Clarke (girls under 20 200m) have graduated to the open division.
Horsford officially booked his ticket to Grenada in emphatic style on the second day of the T&T Carifta trials on March 6 with a monster throw of 71.52 to go further than his Carifta record throw. The Parletuvier resident was in a no nonsense mood at the trials as all six of his throws (68.66, 65.12, 71.52, 68.92, 60.89, 66.42) were superior to the Carifta qualifying standard of 59.00 and goes to the Grenada as the overwhelming favourite to retain his title. While his record-breaking throws at the trials may come as a surprise the Signal Hill Secondary fifth form student has been quietly making his mark with the spear all season. Prior to the trials he had already bettered the 59.00m standard in three meets with 59.91 (NAAA Development Meet #6-Feb 20), 64.30 (Tobago Secondary Schools Champs-Feb 24), and 69.30 (NAAA Development Meet #7-Feb 28). One has to take in consideration that behind his winning throws at these meets he had several other efforts over the standard.
When asked about his success Horsford was quick to credit his coach Wade Franklyn at Zenith Athletic Club. “I just went out there and did what my coach told me to do.” Franklyn is an IAAF Level Four certified-coach. Horsford is the second Zenith javelin thrower to hold the record in the junior boys division that Franklyn has tutored. Back in 1993 Kerry Edwards won the boys under 17 title in Martinique with a then record distance of 59.38. Edwards went on to retain the title one year later in Barbados. At the 2015 Carifta Franklyn-coached Vandel Joseph and Asha James won medals. Joseph was third behind Horsford while James was second in the girls under 18 division. On this year’s T&T team to Grenada all four of the national team’s javelin throwers are from Zenith and are coached by Franklyn. Joseph will be competing in the under 20 division along with Odell Joefield while James will be hoping to improve to gold in the under 18 class.
Horsford is grateful to have the trio as training partners. “Training with them is great. You need people to motivate you to go out and do your best and that is what they do.”
The Parlatuvier Anglican Primary graduate is now aiming at keeping focussed and continue training ahead of this year’s Carifta Champs as he is aiming to break the 75m barrier before the end of the season.
Though javelin was Horsford’s first love as he has shown all-round ability. He is an accomplished hurdler and sprinter. He won the boys under 15 100m, long jump and 80m hurdles along with the javelin at the 2013 National Secondary Schools Championships and was voted the top male athlete of the meet. At the 2014 Champs he won the boys under 16 100m hurdles, javelin. He explained that Franklyn did not let him do the javelin much then.
Horsford has been blossoming at the juvenile level as he won the boys under 15 shot put and javelin events at the 2014 Caribbean Union of Teacher (C.U.T) Games held in Trinidad taking both titles with Games record efforts of 15.64m and 61.45m. He was a member of the 2010 and 2012 CUT teams. He and club-mate Franklyn Stanislaus combined to take team gold in the boys 13-14 Heptathlon winning T&T’s first ever team gold in history of the championships.
Franklyn’s coaching success is not limited to javelin throwers. He has prepared Akeem Stewart to double gold (discus and javelin) at the 2015 Para Pan American Games in Toronto and then to bronze at the IPC Paralympic Champinships in Qatar later in the year. 1995 Carifta under 20 shot and discus champion Rhonda Hackett and 2011 Carifta boys under 17 discus gold medallist Shervorne Worrell were all under Franklyn’s care when they were victorious.
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The National Association of Athletics Administrators have officially launched its Track And Field Month that takes place in June, beginning with the Juvenile Championships on June 4th and 5th and ending with the Sagicor National Open Track and Field Championships from June 24th to 26th. Kent Fuentes has more.
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Rae Ann Serville!!! 14 and just won 4 golds at the Juniors. 55. in the 400m. Plus she signed with Ato. Finally we have a female quatermiler for the future.
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Uhm she signed with me?
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Uhm she signed with me?
:D like yuh ent know we so good in here, we could see in the future
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Rae Ann Serville!!! 14 and just won 4 golds at the Juniors. 55. in the 400m. Plus she signed with Ato. Finally we have a female quatermiler for the future.
Can you reveal your source or at least provide a link to where you first read this in the news?
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Seventeen year old Anya Akili, who won four gold medals at the just concluded Junior Championships in Tobago, is another track and field star of the future.
On Saturday, the first day of competition, young Akili collected her first gold medal when she leaped into first place in the long jump with a distance of 5.32m.
Later that afternoon, she secured her second gold, when she stopped the clock at 14.62 seconds in the 100m hurdles.
Anya continued her winning ways on Sunday afternoon, when she first crossed the finish line in the 400m hurdles in 1:05.44 and then collected her fourth gold medal in the high jump, with a height of 1.50m
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Uhm she signed with me?
Like yuh didnt get the email?
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One member mentioned this before. One junior athlete to look out for is Jenae Spinx. Still a youth. Ran the world junior 100m qualifying standard to make the team. 11.79-100m.. Still only 16.
Anyone know what is going on with Colthurst? He ran the 100m rounds. But never ran in the finals. I am guessing he is not 100%. Sad if he isnt. He was on pace to be in the upcoming juniors. I think he ran the qualifying standard at Carifta. So he might still be on the team.
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Uhm she signed with me?
I jumped the gun on that one my apologies. I'm guessing the quatermiler you signed that will own Tnt junior ranks next year is not her then. One can dream. Still 55 point at 14 is no joke and with some good coaching she'll do great things.
One member mentioned this before. One junior athlete to look out for is Jenae Spinx. Still a youth. Ran the world junior 100m qualifying standard to make the team. 11.79-100m.. Still only 16.
Anyone know what is going on with Colthurst? He ran the 100m rounds. But never ran in the finals. I am guessing he is not 100%. Sad if he isnt. He was on pace to be in the upcoming juniors. I think he ran the qualifying standard at Carifta. So he might still be on the team.
Jenea Spinks is very talented and that 11.79 is a solid run.
Im not sure what happened with Mr Colthrust, I'm guessing he may not be fully fit. Wishing him good health for the future he is definitely one to watch.