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What about Track & Field / Re: 2019 Outdoor Season

« on: June 05, 2019, 09:52:17 AM »

Completely agree with regard to the camps, we do need sufficient practice and that is severely lacking. It's a shame that we have never had a quality 400m flat female sprinter since our male quatermilers have been there for ages. We'll be waiting for a while for one or for a 4x4 team that can make the finals.

As it stands our 4x4 men have a great chance at medaling. I won't put them as favourites since Michael Norman and Rai Benjamin were both missing from the US world relays squad.

Our women 4x1 if they had sufficient practice could be a real threat but you know how it goes. We have decent individual foot speed but without the practice it won't hold up- finals at best if we get the stick around in the prelims. Men's 4x1... Nuff said but I love to be proven wrong by my peeps.

Denoon would be make a great contribution to the 4x4 but I really like seeing her run the 100/200. Very "smooth" technique

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What about Track & Field / Re: 2019 Outdoor Season

« on: June 01, 2019, 10:12:58 AM »

Mauricia Preito qualified for the NCAA finals in PB 22.99. She's a junior so she has 1 year left and already seems like the 200 is her stronger event. Could be a key player in our ladies 4x1 in the future.

I wonder if coach Shaver is resting Denoon seeing as world champs is so late. I highly doubt but hopeful of. She can be a key player in our ladies 4x100. Khalifa, Denoon and Preito with MLA.

How can you overlook KAB for our 4x1 relay team when she currently has the fastest 100m time of our female sprinters this season and will most likely drop even quicker times between now and the start of the 2019 World Champs in Doha?

Definitely not overlooking KAB she's the one ever dependable elite athlete that we have it would be criminal of me. I know she's already posted SB of 11.14 and 11.18 and most likely will dip below 11 soonish.

My issue is, when KAB calls it quits in a few years who is going to fill her shoes? We have Khalifa, MLA has years left in her but we need at least 2-4 more youngsters who will fill the void. Semoy seems to be fading, Reyare too. Zakiya Denoon was running solidly last year but this year nothing... Where is she? Mauricia Preito has improved significantly and I can only hope she continues to next year. These are two athletes who can potentially form the backbone of a new sprint relay squad.

I dare say we need to be scouting at high school level. I'm not seeing much apart from Miss Bascombe.

The men sprints 100 has had no one to fill the void left by our 4x1 team. Greaux and Richards are doing well at 200 but who else do we have?

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What about Track & Field / Re: 2019 Outdoor Season

« on: May 26, 2019, 08:26:55 AM »

Mauricia Preito qualified for the NCAA finals in PB 22.99. She's a junior so she has 1 year left and already seems like the 200 is her stronger event. Could be a key player in our ladies 4x1 in the future.

I wonder if coach Shaver is resting Denoon seeing as world champs is so late. I highly doubt but hopeful of. She can be a key player in our ladies 4x100. Khalifa, Denoon and Preito with MLA.

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What about Track & Field / Re: 2019 Outdoor Season

« on: May 26, 2019, 08:04:26 AM »

It looks like they have him down as Joshua St Clair on IAAF website. His season best for the 400 was 48. On April 20th. Maybe picked up an injury some time ago and is in the recovery process. I want to know where Zakiya Denoon has been all outdoor season.

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What about Track & Field / Re: 2019 Outdoor Season

« on: May 12, 2019, 09:52:55 AM »

Well done lads they have been a consistent presence on the relay scene glad to see they are winning now. Machel always comes through.

The women have an automatic qualifier to the world champs as one of the top 10 teams at the world relays.

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What about Track & Field / 2019 Outdoor Season Featuring T&T Athletes

« on: May 11, 2019, 11:12:10 PM »

Seems like the forum has seen better days but lets try to keep it going.

On the ladies front it seems as if we have another decent addition to our sprint team. Mauricia Preito, currently a JR at Alabama and has one more year to go. Could be a solid leg for our 4x1 in a years time. Unfortunately haven't seen much of Zakiya Denoon this season I know she is in her final year and school work must be piling up but I don't think she has run a single 100/200 outdoors for the season which isn't a good sign.

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What about Track & Field / Re: Rising Star Michelle-Lee Ahye Thread

« on: September 08, 2018, 04:29:29 AM »

She also ran at the ISTAF meet in Berlin and placed second and a smaller meet in Zagreb the same week and placed second.

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What about Track & Field / Re: 2018 Track & Field Season

« on: July 20, 2018, 05:41:23 PM »

Athletics:
Athletes: Alena Brooks, Ayanna Alexander, Cleopatra Borel, Janeil Bellille, Kayelle Clarke, Khalifa St Fort, Khemani Roberts, La Toya Gilding, Portious Warren, Reyare Thomas, Semoy Hackett, Sparkle Mc Knight, Tyra Gittens, Zakiya Denoon, Aaron Lewis, Akeem Stewart, Andwuelle Wright, Hezekiel Romeo, Jalen Purcel, Jehue Gordon, Johnathan Farinha, Kareem Roberts, Keshorn Walcott, Keston Bledman, Kyle Greaux, Nathan Farinha, Nicholas Landeau, Reubin Walters

Staff: Dexter Voisin (manager), Arlon Morrison (coach), Ian Carter (coach), Ismael Mastrapa (coach), Jamal James (coach), Niconner Alexander (coach), Wade Franklyn (coach), Wendell Williams (coach).

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What about Track & Field / Re: 2018 Track & Field Season

« on: July 20, 2018, 09:00:21 AM »

They have posted a list Deeks I will try find it. There is no Michelle, no Jereem and no Quatermilers.

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What about Track & Field / Re: 2018 Track & Field Season

« on: July 16, 2018, 04:44:42 PM »

Gunna say that it's a non championship year so maybe that's why

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What about Track & Field / Re: 2018 Track & Field Season

« on: June 24, 2018, 08:56:18 AM »

Section  2 Finals   Wind: 0.7                                                 
  1 Ahye, Michelle-Lee  92 Rebirth                  11.14 NS      10           
  2 St. Fort, Khalifa   98 Unattached               11.23 NS       8           
3 Denoon, Zakiyah     95 Zenith                   11.31 NS       6          
  4 Hackett, Semoy      88 Zenith                   11.37 NS       5           
  5 Thomas, Reyare      87 Abilene                  11.41 NS       4           
  6 Spinks, Jenea       00 Concorde           11.46          3           
  7 Clarke, Kayelle     96 PAP                      11.55          2           
  8 Durant, Kamaria     91 Simplex     

We are seeing the emergence of Zakiya Denoon at senior level, she ran an 11.21 PB in the heats. One more year at LSU and I believe she will be in the 11.0x range let's hope. That will be key for our relay. We need KAB back at her best though. Jenea Spinks again present in the 100m final bodes well for the future.

Excellent job by Andwuelle Wright for that 8.23m jump.

Kyle Greaux has great technique and I'm wishing him continued success. Wishing Keston Bledman a speedy recovery.

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What about Track & Field / Re: 2018 Track & Field Season

« on: May 27, 2018, 07:17:47 AM »

Our women's sprints seems to be increasing in depth. If Kayelle Clarke decides to compete as a professional athlete and can keep dropping her times that's a great addition to not only the 200 individual (just ran 22.82 pb at NCAA east prelims) but 4x100 too since she runs a solid 3rd leg. Zakiya Denoon just ran pbs 11.30 and 22.96 at the NCAA east prelims just hoping she continues to get better and better. She has shown steady improvement. If KAB can be her ever dependable self, MLA is healthy, Khalifa continues to improve. Then we just need one other solid leg together with a lot of practice to have a great shot at a medal. We have options now- Selvon, Hackett, Thomas, Durant, Denoon and Clarke...

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What about Track & Field / Re: 2018 Track & Field Season

« on: May 27, 2018, 07:10:42 AM »

Dwight St Hillaire 44.55 PR to top NCAA East regional

It's a wonder that we keep producing 400m talent throughout the years. Well done. It's onwards and upwards from here. I pray he remains healthy esp for next 3 years as they are championship years. Keep improving

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What about Track & Field / Re: Commonwealth Games 2018 Updates Thread

« on: April 12, 2018, 09:24:19 PM »

Can someone please explain to me what happened in the 4x400m and 4x100?

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What about Track & Field / Re: Commonwealth Games 2018 Updates Thread

« on: April 12, 2018, 10:34:55 AM »

Congrats MLA and JR!🥇🥇

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What about Track & Field / Re: Commonwealth Games 2018 Updates Thread

« on: April 08, 2018, 04:56:33 PM »

Congratulations to Dylan! I'm happy with the fifth place too because he got a PB and a NR.

Congrats to our 100m ladies too all 3 made the final. If Reyare had a start she would be a medal contender. Same goes for Khalifa, I'm not sure where her start has gone she was practically last in the first 10/20m of the semi's but came through strongly in the latter half. If she gets her start back for the final I think she could snatch a medal.

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What about Track & Field / Re: 2018 Track & Field Season

« on: March 30, 2018, 10:12:00 PM »

It commences tomorrow Deeks

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What about Track & Field / Re: 2018 Track & Field Season

« on: March 03, 2018, 07:59:24 PM »

Very shocking indeed. But it's his first year in this age category he may just need to adjust. May have had an early season injury too who knows. Let's just pray the issues get resolved so he can be back to his winning ways.

Keep an eye out for Shaniqua Bascombe the 13/14  year old girl who won the U17 100m 11.89 into -0.4. A nice tailwind and that's prob 11.70-11.75. She may just do the double.

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What about Track & Field / Re: 2018 Track & Field Season

« on: February 25, 2018, 08:03:05 PM »

SEC Indoors Women's 200m Final

Place      Athlete      Affiliation   Time         Sec (pl)            
1      Lynna IRBY   FR   Georgia   22.66         2 (1)             PB 
2      Mikiah BRISCO   SR   LSU   22.81         1 (1)             PB 
3      Kayelle CLARKE   SR   Kentucky   22.83         1 (2)             PB 
4      Kortnei JOHNSON   JR   LSU   22.95         2 (2)             PB 
5      Daija LAMPKIN   FR   Alabama   23.16         2 (3)            
6      Diamond SPAULDING   JR   Texas A&M   23.28         1 (3)             SB 
7      Jasmine CAMACHO-QUINN   JR   Kentucky   23.29         1 (4)            
8      Brenessa THOMPSON   JR   Texas A&M   23.63         2 (4)            

Kayelle Clarke asserting herself as a 200m specialist. Her start and flailing arm seems to hold her back in the 60/100 but in the 2 she thrives. Hoping to see her grow from strength to strength. Ever since that win in her final year at Carifta she seems to have gained confidence.

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What about Track & Field / Re: 2018 Track & Field Season

« on: February 24, 2018, 10:22:24 PM »

Love that Mr Richards is setting his goals and attaining/surpassing them.

I still say keep an eye out of Zakiya Denoon running at LSU this season. I feel her progress will be gradual but she can follow in the footsteps of KAB and MLA. My hope is that by next year for her senior year she will be in the 11.0's and 22's. And the she can join KAB in florida where KAB can take her under her wings. My ideal scenario.

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What about Track & Field / Re: Jereem Richards breaks Boldon's record

« on: August 16, 2017, 07:16:23 PM »

He's in his Junior year I believe.

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What about Track & Field / Re: 2017 Outdoor Results for T&T Athletes

« on: July 11, 2017, 10:33:26 PM »

From today in Luzern. Quite a solid run given the conditions. Next up is Rabat where KAB takes on MLA, Ta Lou, Blessing and Elaine.
Lauf   Wind:  -0,7
Rk.   StNr.   Name   Jg.   Nat.   Verein   Leistung   
1.   411   Baptiste Kelly-Ann   1986   TRI   Trinidad and Tobago   11.16
2.   444   Brown Aaliyah   1995   USA   United States   11.38   
3.   403   Levy Jura   1991   JAM   Jamaica   11.41   
4.   382   Pierre Barbara   1987   USA   United States   11.42   
5.   222   Kambundji Mujinga   1992   SUI   STB Leichtathletik   11.43   
6.   427   Williams Christania   1994   JAM   Jamaica   11.49   

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What about Track & Field / Re: NGC/Sagicor NAAA Open Championships 2017: Fri.23rd ~ Sun.25th June (HCS, PoS)

« on: July 07, 2017, 11:10:27 PM »

Sad to hear this...

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What about Track & Field / Re: NGC/Sagicor NAAA Open Championships 2017: Fri.23rd ~ Sun.25th June (HCS, PoS)

« on: June 26, 2017, 06:51:54 PM »

Jehue had surgery last year I believe and ever since has struggled to get back to the top. It will take sometime for him to recover. Such a shame for him and Josanne Lucas.
Im not sure about Deon Lendore maybe picked up an injury perhaps?

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What about Track & Field / Re: NGC/Sagicor NAAA Open Championships 2017: Fri.23rd ~ Sun.25th June (HCS, PoS)

« on: June 26, 2017, 05:42:05 PM »

What is the deal with the men's 4 x 100m relay squad??

They won the B final at the World Relays so they are automatic qualifiers.

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What about Track & Field / Re: NGC/Sagicor NAAA Open Championships 2017: Fri.23rd ~ Sun.25th June (HCS, PoS)

« on: June 26, 2017, 01:23:55 PM »

Im also impressed at how Kyle Greaux pushed Jereem Richards. That bodes well for the the mens 200m. Just hoping Richards has enough left in the tank and Greaux can run that way outside Trinidad.

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What about Track & Field / Re: NGC/Sagicor NAAA Open Championships 2017: Fri.23rd ~ Sun.25th June (HCS, PoS)

« on: June 26, 2017, 01:17:43 PM »

I think right now if we base our theory off of each countries trials results; even though there are so many factors involved, I think that we are up there with the US and Jamaica in terms of foot speed. I reiterate if the results from the HCS are legit. I would love to see them run those times elsewhere but as long as they run it at the world champs that's all that matters.

US- Tori is the fastest 10.94 with 0.3 wind puts her probably slightly behing KAB, I'm not sure how Stevens will be after running 100, 200 rounds and a long season. Felix may still run 2nd leg and the 400m is more grueling than the 100m I would say. Akinosun will be the only fresh legs they have if they choose to run her.

Elaine is in imperious form but the rest of the Jamaican team is not up to par as in previous years. Second place was 11.04 I think and third was 11.06. So based off of this we are up there in raw foot speed.

Where teams like Germany and GB make up for this is practice. If we get a couple more races in before worlds we can challenge MAYBE for gold.

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What about Track & Field / Re: NGC/Sagicor NAAA Open Championships 2017: Fri.23rd ~ Sun.25th June (HCS, PoS)

« on: June 25, 2017, 10:30:23 PM »

Soca it seems as if they are fourth in terms of countries. A lot of those teams that are ahead of us are college teams who should really be omitted from the top 16 list.

Jamaica 42.25
Germany 42.25
USA Red 42.42
USA Blue 42.90 (don't think they will be included)
Trinidad & Tobago 42.94

If only Semoy was in 2016 form we could definitely challenge for gold. If she can get into 11.1 form we may still challenge for that. Provided KAB and MLA peak for world champs those are either low 10.8 or high 10.7 at best and if Khalifa peaks she should be running 11.0 or even 10.9x. I believe this is the strongest our team has ever been.

First things first: qualify...

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What about Track & Field / Re: NGC/Sagicor NAAA Open Championships 2017: Fri.23rd ~ Sun.25th June (HCS, PoS)

« on: June 25, 2017, 08:21:52 PM »

Did the ladies qualify?

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What about Track & Field / Re: 2017 Outdoor Results for T&T Athletes

« on: June 08, 2017, 02:43:13 PM »

NCAA Champs semi-finals

Mens 110m hurdles
1 David KENDZIERA   JR   Illinois   13.39   Q   +1.4   1 (1)         
2 Grant HOLLOWAY   FR   Florida   13.41   Q   +1.0   3 (1)         
3 Ruebin WALTERS   JR   Alabama   13.43   Q   +2.5   2 (1)         
4 Aaron MALLETT   SR   Iowa   13.44   Q   +1.0   3 (2)   

Walters is through the final and starts as one of the favourites.

Mens 200m
1 Christopher BELCHER   SR   N. Carolina A&T   20.01   Q   +1.6   3 (1)         
2 Jereem RICHARDS   JR   Alabama   20.04   Q   +1.6   1 (1)         
3 Christian COLEMAN   JR   Tennessee   20.21   Q   +1.6   3 (2)         
4 Nethaneel MITCHELL-BLAKE   SR   LSU   20.24   Q   +1.3   2 (1)   

Christian Coleman definitely the favourite as he ran that 9.82 in the 100m but we will see how much he has left in the tank for the 200m. Our boy is most likely going to be in the top 3 just not sure which place.

Domonique Williams goes in heat 1 of the womens 400m semi-finals and hoping she can make the final and break that 51.83 NR. If she does both I will be extremely happy. Placing top 3 would be icing on the cake.