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

« on: June 08, 2017, 01:56:45 PM »

Rome Diamond League

Women´s 100m
Wind: +0.5 m/s
1 SCHIPPERS Dafne NED 10.99
2 TA LOU Marie-Josee CIV 11.03
3 AHYE Michelle-Lee TTO 11.07
4 BARTOLETTA Tianna USA 11.26
5 WILLIAMS Christania 11.32
6 HENRY Desiree GBR 11.32
7 LÜCKENKEMPER Gina GER 11.39
8 KAMBUNDJI Mujinga SUI 11.40
9 SIRAGUSA Irene ITA 11.70

I´d say that puts KAB in the mix for a medal along with Dafne and Ta lou judging by how close MLA was to them. KAB beat her on Sunday by 0.05 so decent stuff. We will see how she runs in Jamaica on Saturday.

Men´s Javelin
1 RÖHLER Thomas GER 90.06
2 VETTER Johannes GER 88.15
3 WALCOTT Keshorn TTO 86.61
4 VADLEJCH Jakub 86.37
5 PITKÄMÄKI Tero FIN 83.84
6 KIRT Magnus EST 83.70
7 YEGO Julius KEN 82.19

As long as Keshorn remains injury free I think he can do some damage in London.

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

« on: June 05, 2017, 11:09:22 AM »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnISkOLwqsI

Not sure what's up with my flash player so here is the link to the womens 100m

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

« on: June 04, 2017, 07:14:12 PM »

Was just about to post that. KAB is rounding into form and pretty nice considering MLA is in the mix with top performers bar Elaine, Tori, Marie Ta Lou and Dafne.

They should complete the list for the final. Others being, Akinosun, Ahoure and Campbell Brown competing for the other spots.

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

« on: May 29, 2017, 07:05:13 AM »

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/PCNv3c6Mxn4" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/PCNv3c6Mxn4</a>

====================================================================
       World: W 10.49  1988        Florence Griffith-Joyner, USA               
    American: A 10.49  1988        Florence Griffith-Joyner                   
     Hayward: H 10.70  2011        Carmelita Jeter, USA                       
 Prefontaine: M 10.70  2011        Carmelita Jeter, USA                       
    Name                    Year Team                    Finals  Wind
=====================================================================
  1 Morolake AKINOSUN            USA                      10.94   2.1
  2 Murielle AHOURE              CIV                      10.96   2.1
  3 Michelle-Lee AHYE            TTO                      10.97   2.1
  4 Veronica CAMPBELL-BROWN      JAM                      11.00   2.1
  5 Simone FACEY                 JAM                      11.13   2.1
  6 Tianna BARTOLETTA            USA                      11.15   2.1
  7 Dezerea BRYANT               USA                      11.20   2.1
  8 Barbara PIERRE               USA                      11.23   2.1

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

« on: May 29, 2017, 07:02:43 AM »

Place      Athlete      Affiliation   Time         Heat (pl)         
1      Shakima WIMBLEY   SR   Miami   51.23   Q      3 (1)         
2      Travia JONES   SR   LSU   51.63   Q      2 (1)         
3      Sharrika BARNETT   SO   Florida   51.78   Q      3 (2)         
4      Domonique WILLIAMS   SR   Alabama   51.90   Q      2 (2)         
5      Aiyanna STIVERNE   SR   Miami   52.00 (51.996)   Q      1 (1)         
6      NaAsha ROBINSON   SO   Tennessee Tech   52.00 (51.997)   Q      2 (3)         
7      Rachel MISHER   SO   LSU   52.07   q      2 (4)         
8      Shaquania DORSETT   SO   Florida State   52.13   Q      1 (2)         

I am proud of her getting that sub 52 mark it has been coming and she can only get better once she is injury free so I pray she remains healthy. She is on the way to becoming our first elite female 400m specialist and that is great seeing as the men have been doing it for so long.

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

« on: May 28, 2017, 05:39:11 AM »

MLA pretty solid for having come off surgery earlier in the year/late last year.

Elaine still favourite even though she has been running everywhere I think franno may have had something to do with this loss. Her first 100 was extremely flat, held back a lot then brought it on the straight. Similar to Doha.

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

« on: May 27, 2017, 07:40:32 PM »

 !!!!! Congrats Mr Richards keep pushing through.

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

« on: May 21, 2017, 04:37:52 PM »

It will take time to get to that stage. Remember when we didnt have many athletes running at these meets but now they are getting there.

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

« on: May 19, 2017, 11:55:03 AM »

Wind +0.0
PL   ID   ATHLETE   SCHOOL/AFFILIATION   MARK   
1   2   Ashley Henderson   San Diego State   11.13   
2   1   Jonielle Smith   Auburn   11.14   
3   5   Zakiya Denoon   Monroe   11.31   
4   6   Jenae Ambrose   Auburn   11.35   
5   7   Leya Buchanan   Oklahoma   11.39   
6   9   Torie Robinson   Clemson   11.46   
7   3   Shenel Crooke   Morgan State   11.50   
8   4   Janet Amponsah   Middle Tennessee   11.54   
9   8   Gabriele Cunningham   N.C. State   11.72

We glossed over this Penn relays result but she is improving steadily and I believe her next season will be at LSU. If coach Shaver can work his good works, with her work ethic and talent I believe at the end of her stint at LSU she can be 11.0x or possibly sub-11 barring injury/distraction.

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

« on: May 15, 2017, 05:49:07 PM »

Yeah Machel probs was injured. That maybe why he didnt run World Relays. If he can get into 44.x shape he will have done well methinks. This years talent though seems like more than 3 guys may go below 44 seconds and there will be many in the 44 range.

Well done KAB she is improving steadily. She should be running 10.8 for worlds I think if she peaks right.

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

« on: May 13, 2017, 12:37:45 PM »

100 METRES WOMEN OVERVIEW    CHANGE EVENT
FINAL
RESULT
13 MAY 2017 WIND -0.3  PLEASE CLICK ON A ROW BELOW TO VIEW MORE INFORMATION
1      Elaine THOMPSON   JAM 10.78      
2      Tori BOWIE   USA 11.04   
3      Marie-Josée TA LOU   CIV 11.07      
4      Michelle-Lee AHYE   TTO 11.21      
5      Murielle AHOURÉ   CIV 11.22      
6      Veronica CAMPBELL-BROWN   JAM 11.23      
7      Morolake AKINOSUN   USA 11.24      
8      Christania WILLIAMS   JAM 11.33      
9      Tianna BARTOLETTA   USA 11.49         

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What about Track & Field / Re: 2017 Penn Relays Thread: Thur.27th to Sat.29th April, Pennsylvania, USA

« on: April 29, 2017, 10:03:16 PM »

That's odd for kirani. Not sure if the conditions played a role. It was cold over at the Drakes. Jehue hasn't been himself after the injury, did he not have surgery too. I can't remember. Wishing him recovery though.

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What about Track & Field / Re: 2017 IAAF World Relays: Sat.22nd~Sun.33rd April, Thomas Robinson Stadium, Nassau

« on: April 23, 2017, 09:50:37 PM »

Decent finish overall considering we have a lot a room for improvement.

Mvp's were Callender and Richards on the men's side for sure.

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What about Track & Field / Re: 2017 IAAF World Relays: Sat.22nd~Sun.33rd April, Thomas Robinson Stadium, Nassau

« on: April 23, 2017, 08:58:10 PM »

Sigh! lol here we go again. Two of our best chances at medals down the drain. Kelly ran such a strong first leg too... 

I really don't know what goes on behind the scenes BUT you have to put your country first. IF you are not running as fast as your fellow countrymen then you have no right to complain, whoever is running better than you should go first. It should be motivation to train harder to at least get into 45 shape. Don't play the victim role... Then again I don't know the whole story but if the scenario is similar to what we perceive it to be then that's my 2 cents.

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What about Track & Field / Re: 2017 IAAF World Relays: Sat.22nd~Sun.33rd April, Thomas Robinson Stadium, Nassau

« on: April 23, 2017, 10:32:55 AM »

I am happy that they sent the women 4x4. Yes, they did not qualify, but we need to do everything to encourage our beautiful ladies to gravitate to the mid distant sprint events. That is why Carifta is so important. I wonder if the girl who won the girls Heptaphlon could have been on that team. But then she had to go back to school. Hang in there Ladies. God Bless.

One positive I can see is that they now know what is required of them to be world class. I have nothing but love for my country women and men that go out there and give their all. I just long for the day when we can have 4 solid relay teams at a world champs/oly games. We are getting there gradually. I think 2004 was the first time our ladies 4x1 were represented since 1984 I believe. Ever since they have gotten stronger. Our 4x4 men remain the standard. Our 4x1 men still have the experience of Emmanuel Callender and Richard Thompson. Our 4x4 women just need to drop their times. We can't have 2 52.x runners and the rest 53.x and expect to compete with the likes of the US, Jamaica, GB etc. It won't be an overnight thing but I believe they have the talent and potential to be the best.

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What about Track & Field / Re: 2017 IAAF World Relays: Sat.22nd~Sun.33rd April, Thomas Robinson Stadium, Nassau

« on: April 23, 2017, 10:23:31 AM »

4x100m men won the B final. So props to them!

Well it pays to get the stick around. We now automatically qualify for the WC in London later this year due to all the mishaps in the "A"  final. Now to find a way to shave a second of that time so we can have a respectable showing by the time we get to London.

Yup practice is needed but I was impressed with the run in the final. The hand offs were smooth and Mr Callender did the back stretch justice. Looked really smooth. Really like how D Telesford came back from 3rd to pull through what we need now is practice, practice, practice. I believe then we can drop a second off.

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What about Track & Field / Re: 2017 IAAF World Relays: Sat.22nd~Sun.33rd April, Thomas Robinson Stadium, Nassau

« on: April 22, 2017, 09:11:40 PM »

The womens 4x200 could have run a national record if the last hand off was better methinks.

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What about Track & Field / Re: 2017 IAAF World Relays: Sat.22nd~Sun.33rd April, Thomas Robinson Stadium, Nassau

« on: April 22, 2017, 08:34:11 PM »

4x100m men won the B final. So props to them!

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What about Track & Field / Re: 2017 IAAF World Relays: Sat.22nd~Sun.33rd April, Thomas Robinson Stadium, Nassau

« on: April 22, 2017, 08:25:11 PM »

Definitely low 44, he looks to be really strong and barring injury or mishap should get an individual spot on the world champs team. I pray he remains healthy. We have so much depth in the men's 4x4 it's astounding. We didn't even use Machel and still did well.

Our 4x100m men's is now lacking and our women's 4x400m team is too. If we can build those teams up we can have 4 solid relay teams. Our 4x100m men's team needs practice, practice, practice. We no longer have optimum leg speed (i.e. Torpedo, Burns at their prime). So we need to try a Japan.

For the ladies 4x4 we need them all to drop their pbs to the 51/50(preferable)range to be competitive. Otherwise there is no point... the only way we can qualify now for a final in any competition is if another team drops the baton or is dq'd...

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What about Track & Field / Re: Carifta 2017

« on: April 17, 2017, 02:15:26 PM »

Make that 6 gold. Khalifa does the 1/2 double.

Event 34  Girls 200 Meter Dash UNDER 20
=====================================================================
       World: W 21.34  9/29/1988   Florence Griffith-Joyner, USA     
     Carifta: C 22.77  4/1/2013    Shaunae Miller, Bahamas           
World Junior: J 22.53  8/13/2012   Anthonique STRACHAN, BAH         
    Name                    Year Team                    Finals  Wind
=====================================================================
Finals                                                               
  1 St Fort, Khalifa             TTO                      23.99   0.5
  2 Hazzard, Halle               GRN                      24.15   0.5
  3 Cameron, Kasheika            JAM                      24.28   0.5
  4 Duggan, Taqece               JAM                      24.61   0.5
  5 Guerrier, Akia               TKS                      24.61   0.5
  6 Walcott, Shikyla             TTO                      24.88   0.5
  7 Bliss, Soleyn                ANT                      24.98   0.5
  8 Dorsey, Myia                 ISV                      25.03   0.5

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What about Track & Field / Re: Carifta 2017

« on: March 17, 2017, 10:24:21 PM »

Some of the juniors will be competing this weekend for Carifta spots. I believe Jenae Spinx will get an opportunity to tryout for the Carifta Games. Plus Rae Ann Serville will try the 200m after last week's mishap. I think Jenae and Rae Ann will push each other to impressive 200m times.. Stay tuned

I hope so. I'm excited to see that. Our U 18 sprints are deep!

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What about Track & Field / Re: Carifta 2017

« on: March 17, 2017, 10:14:24 PM »

Interested also to see one of Ato's newest charges Kelsha Fortune in action.

Where did you get info that Kelsha Fortune was running at the 2017 T&T Carifta Trials?
For all you know Kels may already be 20 years old or alternatively may not yet have a T&T passport to officially allow her to Rep 868 at an International Track & Field Meet.

She was on the start list initially but then I guess once it was updated she was taken off of it.

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What about Track & Field / Re: Carifta 2017

« on: March 12, 2017, 10:40:30 AM »

Interested also to see one of Ato's newest charges Kelsha Fortune in action.

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What about Track & Field / Re: Carifta 2017

« on: March 12, 2017, 12:07:53 AM »

I think it will be better than last year. Maybe a third place finish behind (we know JA winning) bahamas/b'dos. Not sure if we are quite ready to regain second spot.

Khalifa is slightly ahead of where she was last year. She ran 11.39 with a 2. tailwind at carifta trials. So by that perhaps she may be able to run 11.10/11.09 at carifta if she gets favourable winds and the track ok. By the time worlds come around she should be 11.0/10.9x form barring injury. I pray she remains healthy throughout and all our athletes.

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What about Track & Field / Re: 2017 Indoor Results

« on: March 11, 2017, 11:56:30 PM »

I think so. It's about time too, I'm sure Ato would probably want him to break that one aswell. Don't think that one will happen for now. Im sure Jereem is on the path to do great things.

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What about Track & Field / Re: 2017 Indoor Results

« on: March 11, 2017, 08:01:08 PM »

Just glad he broke Ato's record! 

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What about Track & Field / Re: Carifta 2017

« on: March 11, 2017, 03:36:55 PM »

Hopefully if she recovers she could still get a spot on the relay team at the very least.

I just realized Avindale and Colthurst running very well! This should be a decent Carifta Games.

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What about Track & Field / Re: Carifta 2017

« on: March 11, 2017, 03:30:11 PM »

Rae Ann Serville: definitely one to watch

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What about Track & Field / Re: Carifta 2017

« on: March 11, 2017, 03:28:17 PM »

Carifta trials from tommorrow. Excited to see where Khalifa is. I predict a nice 11.3 opener if the wind behaves.

Finals
1 St. Fort, Khalifa   98 Unattached               11.30         1.9      
  2 Walcott, Shikyla    98 Simplex                  11.92         1.9       
  3 Esdelle, Akeera     99 PFNJ                     11.94         1.9       
  4 Wollaston, Sarah    98 Unattached               11.97         1.9       
  5 Neils, Michaela     98 Concorde                 12.02         1.9       
  6 Noel, Jendayi       99 Speed Factory            12.21         1.9       
  7 Hackshaw, Ariel     98 Alpha Athletic Club      12.28         1.9       
  8 Thomas, Karista     98 Speed Factory            12.59         1.9   

The under 18 girls are running well and Jenea Spinks was not in the race. Sad because she would have been a great addition to the relay team and she would have probably won this race. Hope she is not injured.

Finals                                                                     
  1 Lewis, Akilah       00 Concorde                 11.75 @@      0.2       
  2 Stanisclaus, Ayla   00 Zenith                   11.94 @@      0.2       
  3 Charles, Deleth     01 Memphis Pioneers         11.98 @@      0.2       
  4 Bascombe, Shaniqua  03 Cougars                  12.26         0.2       
  5 Campbell, Naomi     01 PFNJ                     12.48         0.2       
  6 Julien, Mykael-Ann  00 PFNJ                     12.54         0.2       
  7 Browne, J'Da        01 Memphis Pioneers         12.55         0.2       
  8 Walker, Taelonne    01 Simplex                  13.05         0.2       

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What about Track & Field / Re: Carifta 2017

« on: March 11, 2017, 03:26:50 PM »

Moved this post here from the other thread I posted yesterday:

Carifta trials from tommorrow. Excited to see where Khalifa is. I predict a nice 11.3 opener if the wind behaves. If she is faster she should be in 11.0/sub 11 form in time for Worlds. Who knows, if they get favourable winds she may run a 11.1 at Carifta like last year (discounting the headwind). What would bring me most joy is a sub 23.

Looking forward to seeing other youngsters too! Wishing them continual health and improvement.