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What about Track & Field / Re: Erriyon Knighton
« on: June 29, 2021, 02:08:53 PM »
Yeah 19.84 at 17, faster than Bolt at u-20/u-18
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What about Track & Field / Re: The official thanks & praise Ato Boldon thread
« on: June 29, 2021, 02:04:12 PM »
Yeah, she is the future AND the present
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What about Track & Field / Re: Michelle-Lee Ahye Thread
« on: June 06, 2021, 10:57:12 AM »
She just ran herself right back onto the Olympic team yesterday.
I give her full credit because coming back from a ban, no sponsor, personal life in tatters - that's to be saluted.
Fourth yesterday here in Miramar in 11.04 wind-legal.
If only we had prepared our relay teams properly since 2015 and could be looking seriously at being a 4x100m threat in Tokyo.
Nothing other than a dropped baton or DQ can break up the top three now - Jamaica USA UK.
I give her full credit because coming back from a ban, no sponsor, personal life in tatters - that's to be saluted.
Fourth yesterday here in Miramar in 11.04 wind-legal.
If only we had prepared our relay teams properly since 2015 and could be looking seriously at being a 4x100m threat in Tokyo.
Nothing other than a dropped baton or DQ can break up the top three now - Jamaica USA UK.
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What about Track & Field / Re: 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo Thread.
« on: May 13, 2021, 10:37:35 AM »
It's too late to turn around now. They are happening. I expect them to be very weird but they are happening.
Japan dropped the ball on the vaccination rollout, and it may be politically fatal for those in power to have not vaccinated and then allowed the Olympics to occur as well.
Japan dropped the ball on the vaccination rollout, and it may be politically fatal for those in power to have not vaccinated and then allowed the Olympics to occur as well.
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What about Track & Field / Re: Tyra Gittens Thread
« on: March 15, 2021, 11:16:31 PM »
Nooo, is not argument I looking for - I'm truly asking in the hope that someone maybe says "but what about _______ who's been running/throwing/jumping pretty well?"
But because this is kind of my side of the fence, I'm not expecting there to be anyone.
But because this is kind of my side of the fence, I'm not expecting there to be anyone.
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What about Track & Field / Re: Tyra Gittens Thread
« on: March 13, 2021, 01:14:01 PM »
Maybe our next medal is our first female Olympic medal.
This is officially our light at the end of the tunnel because I truly do not see another medal coming from anywhere else, anytime soon.
If someone disagrees, kindly tell me which event...
This is officially our light at the end of the tunnel because I truly do not see another medal coming from anywhere else, anytime soon.
If someone disagrees, kindly tell me which event...
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What about Track & Field / Re: The official thanks & praise Ato Boldon thread
« on: February 23, 2021, 02:53:16 PM »
Jamaica didn't hire me - and probably would never have.
To most Jamaican fans, if it's not locally grown, it's not legit, so when Briana showed up, she was seen as a nice addition to their future stable - but never a featured player.
Briana, being born and raised in the USA, was supposed to play Robin to Kevona Davis' Batman (the only Jamaican junior she's ever lost to, back in 2017, who is now at U of Texas)
Briana just happened to win all the titles and break all the existing 100/200 u-18/u-20 national records, so a country with that sort of sprint acumen had no choice but to respect what she's done.
To most Jamaican fans, if it's not locally grown, it's not legit, so when Briana showed up, she was seen as a nice addition to their future stable - but never a featured player.
Briana, being born and raised in the USA, was supposed to play Robin to Kevona Davis' Batman (the only Jamaican junior she's ever lost to, back in 2017, who is now at U of Texas)
Briana just happened to win all the titles and break all the existing 100/200 u-18/u-20 national records, so a country with that sort of sprint acumen had no choice but to respect what she's done.
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What about Track & Field / Re: The official thanks & praise Ato Boldon thread
« on: January 28, 2021, 12:52:02 AM »
Yes, I think they will happen, but I'm only 60% sure about it.
20 billion reasons why.
Devonta Smith has run his last track meet. NFL money is too alluring, and he was actually just OK in high school. He wasn't Olympic level. He is much better at football.
I don't foresee any TTO Olympic medals in Tokyo, unfortunately.
20 billion reasons why.
Devonta Smith has run his last track meet. NFL money is too alluring, and he was actually just OK in high school. He wasn't Olympic level. He is much better at football.
I don't foresee any TTO Olympic medals in Tokyo, unfortunately.
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What about Track & Field / Re: The Official Richard "Torpedo" Thompson Thread
« on: December 22, 2020, 05:19:02 PM »
This is what I posted in October.
"We now have ZERO 100/200m pro prospects on the horizon - and the men's and women's relay teams, as teams do, have aged out of being competitive at Worlds or Olympics."
Here is a stark example.
It's great that the young man got his degree, but he has regressed at LSU, maybe more than anyone else who ever went there.
His times would not be competitive at Carifta 2021.
Let's move on.
"We now have ZERO 100/200m pro prospects on the horizon - and the men's and women's relay teams, as teams do, have aged out of being competitive at Worlds or Olympics."
Here is a stark example.
It's great that the young man got his degree, but he has regressed at LSU, maybe more than anyone else who ever went there.
His times would not be competitive at Carifta 2021.
Let's move on.
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What about Track & Field / Re: My conversation with the 2020 Track Athlete of the Year Karsten Warholm
« on: October 05, 2020, 07:59:14 PM »
I duck in every week to see if track and field is alive in here, or in the country, but I know it isn't.
Essentially, the things I predicted for the last 4 years didn't come true exactly.
They were worse.
We now have ZERO 100/200m pro prospects on the horizon - and the men's and women's relay teams, as teams do, have aged out of being competitive at Worlds or Olympics.
I don't know what happens now, but I have a clue, because this what I do for a living.
"IMMENSE DROUGHT"
"WINTER IS COMING"
Essentially, the things I predicted for the last 4 years didn't come true exactly.
They were worse.
We now have ZERO 100/200m pro prospects on the horizon - and the men's and women's relay teams, as teams do, have aged out of being competitive at Worlds or Olympics.
I don't know what happens now, but I have a clue, because this what I do for a living.
"IMMENSE DROUGHT"
"WINTER IS COMING"
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What about Track & Field / My conversation with the 2020 Track Athlete of the Year Karsten Warholm
« on: October 05, 2020, 02:01:17 AM »42
What about Track & Field / Re: The official thanks & praise Ato Boldon thread
« on: May 12, 2020, 01:06:26 AM »
This may be good:
Jereem “The Dream” Richards, Jehue Gordon, Jamaal James and Zwede Hewitt are keen to make a difference in the lives of young athletes, and have masterminded an online programme, “Athlete Talks”, designed to achieve that goal.
Each of the four athletes has competed with distinction for Trinidad and Tobago, and wants to give back to the Red, White and Black.
Twenty-eight-year-old Gordon is the 2013 men’s 400 metres hurdles world champion, and has three national records to his name. Richards, 26, is the 2017 IAAF World Championship men’s 200m bronze medallist.
He is also the national indoor record holder in the 200, and shares in the T&T outdoor and indoor 4x400 records.
Both Gordon and Richards plan to compete at next year’s Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. James, 31, is the national junior record holder in the 800m. He retired from track and field in 2018, but remains heavily involved in the sport as a coach.
Hewitt, 30, who shares in the national junior 4x400m record, is also retired from track and field.
He has transitioned to technology, and has developed a network sharing app, LUHU (Let Us Help U), which has caught the attention of international investors.
Hewitt explained the genesis of “Athlete Talks”, which is set to be launched at 8 p.m. tomorrow on the popular Zoom platform.
“It’s a virtual discussion,” Hewitt told the Express, “between a group of national athletes who’ve dedicated their lives to representing Trinidad and Tobago internationally with great success. Our intention is to share some of the details of our respective journeys to inspire young people during this unprecedented Covid-19 lockdown.
“The idea was born out of trying to find ways to contribute positively to Trinidad and Tobago and the world at large during the pandemic. Jereem, Jamaal and I speak to each other to get ideas off the ground. Usually, I would reach out to Jereem if I have an idea, and if he has an idea he would bounce it off of me.”
Hewitt said the healthy exchange proved to be highly productive.
“It started off with me, Jereem and Jamaal bouncing ideas off each other, but also bouncing insight and experience off each other to aid each other. And then we realised that among the three of us, we had enough knowledge, advice, expertise to help each other, so we decided that this could be something where we could spread this knowledge and insight to the masses.
“That’s where Jehue came on board,” Hewitt continued, “in terms of testing the idea. He liked it, and that proved to us there is value in the knowledge we have, how we can share it among each other, and how we could learn from each other as well. That’s how the idea came about, and we decided to spread it to the masses to help people.”
Though Richards, Gordon, James and Hewitt are all young men, ranging in age between 26 and 31, they are very focused on being shining examples.
“We would love for everyone who views the webcast,” said Hewitt, “especially young people and athletes, to leave the meeting inspired and motivated to confront life’s challenges and with a newfound respect for some of the challenges elite athletes face.
“Between us, we have at least eight national records and are all holders of degrees from prestigious universities. We would love to let young people know that balance is important and there is life after track. So, join us at eight on Wednesday night at www.zoom.us (ID: 833 0815 2427).
“There may only be room for 300 people,” Hewitt ended, “so be early!”
Jereem “The Dream” Richards, Jehue Gordon, Jamaal James and Zwede Hewitt are keen to make a difference in the lives of young athletes, and have masterminded an online programme, “Athlete Talks”, designed to achieve that goal.
Each of the four athletes has competed with distinction for Trinidad and Tobago, and wants to give back to the Red, White and Black.
Twenty-eight-year-old Gordon is the 2013 men’s 400 metres hurdles world champion, and has three national records to his name. Richards, 26, is the 2017 IAAF World Championship men’s 200m bronze medallist.
He is also the national indoor record holder in the 200, and shares in the T&T outdoor and indoor 4x400 records.
Both Gordon and Richards plan to compete at next year’s Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. James, 31, is the national junior record holder in the 800m. He retired from track and field in 2018, but remains heavily involved in the sport as a coach.
Hewitt, 30, who shares in the national junior 4x400m record, is also retired from track and field.
He has transitioned to technology, and has developed a network sharing app, LUHU (Let Us Help U), which has caught the attention of international investors.
Hewitt explained the genesis of “Athlete Talks”, which is set to be launched at 8 p.m. tomorrow on the popular Zoom platform.
“It’s a virtual discussion,” Hewitt told the Express, “between a group of national athletes who’ve dedicated their lives to representing Trinidad and Tobago internationally with great success. Our intention is to share some of the details of our respective journeys to inspire young people during this unprecedented Covid-19 lockdown.
“The idea was born out of trying to find ways to contribute positively to Trinidad and Tobago and the world at large during the pandemic. Jereem, Jamaal and I speak to each other to get ideas off the ground. Usually, I would reach out to Jereem if I have an idea, and if he has an idea he would bounce it off of me.”
Hewitt said the healthy exchange proved to be highly productive.
“It started off with me, Jereem and Jamaal bouncing ideas off each other, but also bouncing insight and experience off each other to aid each other. And then we realised that among the three of us, we had enough knowledge, advice, expertise to help each other, so we decided that this could be something where we could spread this knowledge and insight to the masses.
“That’s where Jehue came on board,” Hewitt continued, “in terms of testing the idea. He liked it, and that proved to us there is value in the knowledge we have, how we can share it among each other, and how we could learn from each other as well. That’s how the idea came about, and we decided to spread it to the masses to help people.”
Though Richards, Gordon, James and Hewitt are all young men, ranging in age between 26 and 31, they are very focused on being shining examples.
“We would love for everyone who views the webcast,” said Hewitt, “especially young people and athletes, to leave the meeting inspired and motivated to confront life’s challenges and with a newfound respect for some of the challenges elite athletes face.
“Between us, we have at least eight national records and are all holders of degrees from prestigious universities. We would love to let young people know that balance is important and there is life after track. So, join us at eight on Wednesday night at www.zoom.us (ID: 833 0815 2427).
“There may only be room for 300 people,” Hewitt ended, “so be early!”
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What about Track & Field / Re: Khalifa St Fort "De Real Deal" Thread
« on: December 18, 2019, 10:42:21 PM »
I've been told Khalifa has resumed training in Orlando since the beginning of December, where Keston Bledman and Kelly-Ann Baptiste train under coach Lance Brauman.
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What about Track & Field / Re: Khalifa St Fort "De Real Deal" Thread
« on: December 16, 2019, 02:23:52 PM »
I know the idea of it sounds great but if in the year BEFORE the Olympics you're trying to find a way out, then you're already done.
It's not happening.
It's not happening.
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What about Track & Field / Re: Khalifa St Fort "De Real Deal" Thread
« on: December 14, 2019, 12:10:55 AM »
I'm glad this thread is here, so I can reminisce and follow the story arc from beginning to now.
Having said that, I have no idea where any TTO track and field medals would come from in Tokyo 2020. Keshorn delivered two in a row, and that event is vastly different now than it was in 2012.
Zero medals won at this year's worlds championships (only 3 individual-event finalists 200/400/javelin). That's usually an indicator.
I have been warning about this for years.
This is what happens when you put people who aren't capable to run a sport.
Now, the inevitable will happen, and as usual, nobody will be held accountable - or be asked to step down.
Sound familiar? Seems to happen in every single aspect of TNT life lately.
The bigger question is - can any other sport in Tokyo 2020 stop the beginning of another drought?
Cycling?
We have not come home with zero medals from the Olympics since 1992.
And even after Tokyo 2020, what prospects exist for 2024?
We have a federation that has said "we only have sprinters here (false)" and they have no mechanisms in place to find foreign-based talent, either.
We have no young stars in track and field that have shown themselves capable on the next level (ZERO medals from world juniors 2018, no individual finalists)
Having said that, I have no idea where any TTO track and field medals would come from in Tokyo 2020. Keshorn delivered two in a row, and that event is vastly different now than it was in 2012.
Zero medals won at this year's worlds championships (only 3 individual-event finalists 200/400/javelin). That's usually an indicator.
I have been warning about this for years.
This is what happens when you put people who aren't capable to run a sport.
Now, the inevitable will happen, and as usual, nobody will be held accountable - or be asked to step down.
Sound familiar? Seems to happen in every single aspect of TNT life lately.
The bigger question is - can any other sport in Tokyo 2020 stop the beginning of another drought?
Cycling?
We have not come home with zero medals from the Olympics since 1992.
And even after Tokyo 2020, what prospects exist for 2024?
We have a federation that has said "we only have sprinters here (false)" and they have no mechanisms in place to find foreign-based talent, either.
We have no young stars in track and field that have shown themselves capable on the next level (ZERO medals from world juniors 2018, no individual finalists)
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What about Track & Field / Re: Paging Ato Boldon !!!!!! aka De Golden Boldon Thread
« on: October 23, 2019, 12:43:27 AM »
Thanks. From June. The institute never contacted me.
Just did their press release....
Just did their press release....
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What about Track & Field / Re: 2019 Outdoor Season Featuring T&T Athletes
« on: October 09, 2019, 12:00:12 PM »
Athletes are NOT to be blamed?
We all know the shit-show the NAAA is, but to say the athletes are not to be blamed is disingenuous.
Blame the NAAA for the lack of proper 4x1 prep for decades, blame them for Carifta and World Junior/Youth failures and ZERO new talents coming through, but YES, the PRO athletes themselves have to be accountable.
If you are in your absolute prime years and performing worse than 2-4 years ago, whose fault is that?
Certainly not the NAAA.
We all know the shit-show the NAAA is, but to say the athletes are not to be blamed is disingenuous.
Blame the NAAA for the lack of proper 4x1 prep for decades, blame them for Carifta and World Junior/Youth failures and ZERO new talents coming through, but YES, the PRO athletes themselves have to be accountable.
If you are in your absolute prime years and performing worse than 2-4 years ago, whose fault is that?
Certainly not the NAAA.
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What about Track & Field / Re: 2019 Outdoor Season Featuring T&T Athletes
« on: August 14, 2019, 01:46:26 PM »
Men's 100m finalist???
Right now we don't have a single M100m dash worlds qualifier!
I think the last time that's been the case was like 1991.
I love the optimism in here, but trust and believe...
WINTER IS COMING....
With very few exceptions, all there is is a decline in our established stars, and NOTHING coming through the youth ranks makes me think "future prospect".
It's the usual, where one year some very young upstart runs well and is hailed as one to watch, only to disappear soon after.
I tried for a decade to avoid this by calling out the flaws in our system and the removal of the jokers running it, as well as changes in how we prepare our teams, but here we are.
Right now we don't have a single M100m dash worlds qualifier!
I think the last time that's been the case was like 1991.
I love the optimism in here, but trust and believe...
WINTER IS COMING....
With very few exceptions, all there is is a decline in our established stars, and NOTHING coming through the youth ranks makes me think "future prospect".
It's the usual, where one year some very young upstart runs well and is hailed as one to watch, only to disappear soon after.
I tried for a decade to avoid this by calling out the flaws in our system and the removal of the jokers running it, as well as changes in how we prepare our teams, but here we are.
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What about Track & Field / Re: Michelle-Lee Ahye Thread
« on: July 14, 2019, 05:44:52 PM »
She WAS charged….
NARISSA FRASER
TT OLYMPIC athlete Michelle-Lee Ahye has been charged with domestic violence in the US.
Ahye was charged with ‘assault causes bodily injury, family violence’. Speaking with Newsday, Public Information Officer attached to the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office in Texas, Patricia Gutierrez, confirmed the charges saying, “We do have her (Ahye’s) case on file. She was arrested on June 20 but she was actually released the next day. She got out on bail, US $2,500.”
In a now-deleted Instagram post, Ahye’s wife Chelsea Renee shared what appeared to be a mugshot of Ahye, saying, “Just because I have time today.” (Some comments deleted.) I pray God gives me the strength to get through this time in my life. I don’t regret anything in my life but marrying you was most definitely one of them.”
Her account has since been deactivated.
Amber Norton, an office administrator at the Williamson County District Court told Newsday Ahye has not yet made a court appearance but is due to do so on August 6 at 9 am.
Ahye, however, is denying these claims. In a Facebook post yesterday afternoon, Ahye wrote, “I am aware of the information that was brought to the public’s attention. My family and I appreciate the concern and support that we have been receiving. No charges was (sic) laid against me. I am highly saddened and hurt by the situation and wishes (sic) nothing but the best to Chelsea and her future endeavours.”
She added that she is focusing on the upcoming European circuit and is asking the public to respect her family’s privacy at this time.
Ahye won gold in the women’s 100-metre final at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia, becoming the first TT athlete to do so. She also won the women’s 200 metre “B” race at the Spitzen Leichtathletik track meet in Switzerland on Tuesday.
She also won the 2017 and 2018 First Citizens Sports Foundation Sportswoman of the Year, as well as the 2017 and 2018 TTOC (TT Olympic Committee) Sportswoman of the Year.
This story was originally published with the title "Ahye to release official statement" and has been adjusted to include additional details. See original post below.
IN a now-deleted Instagram post, the wife of TT athlete Michelle-Lee Ahye, Chelsea Renee, shared what appears to be a mugshot of Ahye with the caption, "Just because I have time today." (Some comments deleted.) I pray God gives me the strength to get through this time in my life. I don't regret anything in my life but marrying you was most definitely one of them."
The account has also since been deactivated.
The couple were married in May 2018 in the US.
Speaking with Newsday, Ahye's manager Afeisha Wright said an official statement on the social media post will be made via the athlete's Facebook page this afternoon.
https://newsday.co.tt/2019/07/11/ahye-to-release-official-statement/
NARISSA FRASER
TT OLYMPIC athlete Michelle-Lee Ahye has been charged with domestic violence in the US.
Ahye was charged with ‘assault causes bodily injury, family violence’. Speaking with Newsday, Public Information Officer attached to the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office in Texas, Patricia Gutierrez, confirmed the charges saying, “We do have her (Ahye’s) case on file. She was arrested on June 20 but she was actually released the next day. She got out on bail, US $2,500.”
In a now-deleted Instagram post, Ahye’s wife Chelsea Renee shared what appeared to be a mugshot of Ahye, saying, “Just because I have time today.” (Some comments deleted.) I pray God gives me the strength to get through this time in my life. I don’t regret anything in my life but marrying you was most definitely one of them.”
Her account has since been deactivated.
Amber Norton, an office administrator at the Williamson County District Court told Newsday Ahye has not yet made a court appearance but is due to do so on August 6 at 9 am.
Ahye, however, is denying these claims. In a Facebook post yesterday afternoon, Ahye wrote, “I am aware of the information that was brought to the public’s attention. My family and I appreciate the concern and support that we have been receiving. No charges was (sic) laid against me. I am highly saddened and hurt by the situation and wishes (sic) nothing but the best to Chelsea and her future endeavours.”
She added that she is focusing on the upcoming European circuit and is asking the public to respect her family’s privacy at this time.
Ahye won gold in the women’s 100-metre final at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia, becoming the first TT athlete to do so. She also won the women’s 200 metre “B” race at the Spitzen Leichtathletik track meet in Switzerland on Tuesday.
She also won the 2017 and 2018 First Citizens Sports Foundation Sportswoman of the Year, as well as the 2017 and 2018 TTOC (TT Olympic Committee) Sportswoman of the Year.
This story was originally published with the title "Ahye to release official statement" and has been adjusted to include additional details. See original post below.
IN a now-deleted Instagram post, the wife of TT athlete Michelle-Lee Ahye, Chelsea Renee, shared what appears to be a mugshot of Ahye with the caption, "Just because I have time today." (Some comments deleted.) I pray God gives me the strength to get through this time in my life. I don't regret anything in my life but marrying you was most definitely one of them."
The account has also since been deactivated.
The couple were married in May 2018 in the US.
Speaking with Newsday, Ahye's manager Afeisha Wright said an official statement on the social media post will be made via the athlete's Facebook page this afternoon.
https://newsday.co.tt/2019/07/11/ahye-to-release-official-statement/
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What about Track & Field / Re: Carifta 2019
« on: May 02, 2019, 01:06:06 PM »
The team actually did better than I thought they would, considering they were the very last team to arrive the afternoon before the Saturday morning start of the Games (they still managed to stay until Wednesday, though). This brilliant "very last team to arrive, but stay two days AFTER the meet ends" is reportedly fine, since "US Universities do it so". I won't begin to go into how dotish that statement is, and how it's emblematic of how business is done in the modern NAAA, where one idiot says something, and everyone goes ahead, even though it is not only patently false, but is also out of context, and hurts the athletes. If you don't understand why being in the lobby the afternoon before, and then on the track at 8pm the night before, when heats start the morning after, then I would like you and all who think like you to please go find something else to do and stay away from running logistics for teams traveling to compete internationally. There is a REASON why the Bahamas and Jamaica were among the first to arrive, and all of them are not physical reasons.
There were one or two real revelations in the sprints, including a junior girl who ran 23.3, currently the fastest 200m among TTO athletes, including the seniors.
The huge red flags were: NO distance event threats, very few field highlights, and very little depth overall.
In addition, Bahamas (yes the country with 1/3 our population) doesn't even see us a threat anymore.
They are focused AHEAD, on Jamaica, who sent a B team and still murdered everyone.
The team performance will be described in articles as "GOOD".
It was average at best.
There were one or two real revelations in the sprints, including a junior girl who ran 23.3, currently the fastest 200m among TTO athletes, including the seniors.
The huge red flags were: NO distance event threats, very few field highlights, and very little depth overall.
In addition, Bahamas (yes the country with 1/3 our population) doesn't even see us a threat anymore.
They are focused AHEAD, on Jamaica, who sent a B team and still murdered everyone.
The team performance will be described in articles as "GOOD".
It was average at best.
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What about Track & Field / Re: Trinidad and Tobago Olympic sprinter held over hit and run death in Tobago
« on: October 05, 2018, 09:10:03 PM »
Not "cleared" at all, which is why the tweets were swiftly deleted.
They are awaiting instructions from the DPP. This article explains clearly:
https://wired868.com/2018/10/04/cedenio-my-name-is-cleared-track-star-admits-to-being-held-over-tobago-road-fatality/
They are awaiting instructions from the DPP. This article explains clearly:
https://wired868.com/2018/10/04/cedenio-my-name-is-cleared-track-star-admits-to-being-held-over-tobago-road-fatality/
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What about Track & Field / Re: Coincidence or a Deeper Problem?
« on: August 08, 2017, 06:29:08 PM »
Probably? 
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What about Track & Field / Re: NGC/Sagicor NAAA Open Championships 2017: Fri.23rd ~ Sun.25th June (HCS, PoS)
« on: July 09, 2017, 06:00:19 AM »
...and please stop repeating this fallacy that races = practice for a relay team. It doesn't. A football team has practice and then it has practice matches. One doesn't substitute for the other.
I have lost my patience waiting on someone in power to understand what I am saying about relay prep.
I have lost my patience waiting on someone in power to understand what I am saying about relay prep.
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What about Track & Field / Re: NGC/Sagicor NAAA Open Championships 2017: Fri.23rd ~ Sun.25th June (HCS, PoS)
« on: July 06, 2017, 09:41:32 PM »
Stop with the fantasies. Relays have continued the we-dont-practice policy, despite three of the four women living IN THE SAME BLASTED STATE. Give up, like I have. You can't make a donkey who doesn't want to move (or a collection of them) move.
If we get a medal in London, I'll be pleasantly surprised.
If we get a medal in London, I'll be pleasantly surprised.
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What about Track & Field / Born 2 Do It Track Club: Future Stars
« on: April 12, 2017, 06:30:55 PM »57
What about Track & Field / Re: Carifta 2017
« on: March 17, 2017, 10:45:40 PM »
Kelsha's DOB is 10-4-98 (same as Sarah Wollaston's) and she has a TNT passport, having competed before at JR Champs/Carifta Trials. That wasn't the problem. The problem is that she got hurt the week before Trials, and even though she wanted to run, I overruled it because I could see the leg wasn't anywhere close to ready yet.
I also kept my 14-year-old phenom, Briana Williams, who was scheduled to be running as a guest, out, because she had PR'ed 4 times in 7 days (11.9, 11.8, then 11.7, 11.66 to make the Jamaican under-18 Carifta team two weekends ago) but she rebounded today with a PR 24.12 the 4th fastest time in US high schools for 2017.
I also kept my 14-year-old phenom, Briana Williams, who was scheduled to be running as a guest, out, because she had PR'ed 4 times in 7 days (11.9, 11.8, then 11.7, 11.66 to make the Jamaican under-18 Carifta team two weekends ago) but she rebounded today with a PR 24.12 the 4th fastest time in US high schools for 2017.
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What about Track & Field / Re: Should athletics world lobby for Women's 100m WR to be corrected to 10.61?
« on: October 03, 2016, 10:00:20 PM »
I wasn't there, and in fact didn't start to pay attention to track and field seriously until the 1991 world championships, but everyone I have ever talked to, who was in Indianapolis that afternoon, said that race was wind-aided. I'll tell you why I'm inclined to believe it.
If the wind reading was 1.9 or .9 or even .5, I might say 'ok, wind died down'. I've been to that track since, and I am sure there has never been a 0.0. The gauge broke, or malfunctioned. The jump wind-readings at the same time of that race are your smoking gun.
I say this reluctantly, since Flo-Jo was a friend and a UCLA Bruin.
If the wind reading was 1.9 or .9 or even .5, I might say 'ok, wind died down'. I've been to that track since, and I am sure there has never been a 0.0. The gauge broke, or malfunctioned. The jump wind-readings at the same time of that race are your smoking gun.
I say this reluctantly, since Flo-Jo was a friend and a UCLA Bruin.
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What about Track & Field / Re: The Official Richard "Torpedo" Thompson Thread
« on: September 12, 2016, 01:52:52 AM »
...failed with the team... and Aviator, no-one was invited. I don't invite anyone.
and Aviator, no-one was invited. I don't invite anyone.
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What about Track & Field / Re: Fire Ato Boldon Thread
« on: August 22, 2016, 12:01:16 AM »
Deeks makes a good point.
Years ago I started to point out publicly that declining Carifta medals is a sign of a TNT athletics tree dying at the roots.
AS USUAL, what I said (by the usual group who somehow always feel threatened by me even though I have zero interest in anyone's job in TNT or anywhere else) was dismissed as "me crying down the youths". (That insult was one of the reasons I started to coach Khalifa)
Now, coming off of the worst Carifta Games medal total in memory...tell me - who do you see, in the TnT junior ranks, that will emerge as a world beater in the next 36 months?
...because if we don't have good answers then we have to start to find 'foreign' kids with TNT roots, stat.
That club system is producing very little now, but it's our 'feeder' system?
Look at the last individual medalists for TNT, at Worlds and Olympics + World Juniors and World Youth.
I'll start you - Jehue Gordon, Machel Cedenio, Khalifa St. Fort, Kelly-Ann Baptiste, Josanne Lucas, Renny Quow, Keshorn Walcott, Lalonde Gordon, Richard Thompson.
Now... tell me what factor jumps out at you.
Years ago I started to point out publicly that declining Carifta medals is a sign of a TNT athletics tree dying at the roots.
AS USUAL, what I said (by the usual group who somehow always feel threatened by me even though I have zero interest in anyone's job in TNT or anywhere else) was dismissed as "me crying down the youths". (That insult was one of the reasons I started to coach Khalifa)
Now, coming off of the worst Carifta Games medal total in memory...tell me - who do you see, in the TnT junior ranks, that will emerge as a world beater in the next 36 months?
...because if we don't have good answers then we have to start to find 'foreign' kids with TNT roots, stat.
That club system is producing very little now, but it's our 'feeder' system?
Look at the last individual medalists for TNT, at Worlds and Olympics + World Juniors and World Youth.
I'll start you - Jehue Gordon, Machel Cedenio, Khalifa St. Fort, Kelly-Ann Baptiste, Josanne Lucas, Renny Quow, Keshorn Walcott, Lalonde Gordon, Richard Thompson.
Now... tell me what factor jumps out at you.