Adidas Grand prix ( New York DL)

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Shot Put Women
9 JUN 2012 / 14:00
Order Name Nat Date of Birth PB SB Result Rank
1 NORTHOVER Zara JAM 3 JUN 1984 17.56 16.58
2 STEVENS-WALKER Sarah USA 4 FEB 1986 18.79 18.79
3 BOREL Cleopatra TRI 10 MAR 1979 19.42 18.69
4 LABONTÉ Julie CAN 1 DEC 1990 18.31 18.19
5 CARTER Michelle USA 10 DEC 1985 19.86 19.22
6 CAMARENA-WILLIAMS Jillian USA 8 FEB 1982 20.18 19.82
7 ADAMS Valerie NZL 10 JUN 1984 21.24 21.03

100m Men B
9 JUN 2012 / 14:12
Lane Name Nat Date of Birth PB SB Result Rank
1 BASCOM Jeremy GUY 15 OCT 1983 10.42 10.42
2 DIXON Leroy USA 20 JUN 1983 10.02
3 YOUNG Jason JAM 21 MAR 1991 10.19 10.19
4 BAILEY COLE Kemar JAM 1 OCT 1992
5 ARMSTRONG Aaron TRI 14 OCT 1977 10.03 10.91
6 GAY Tyson USA 8 SEP 1982 9.69
7 RASHAD Ahmad USA 12 DEC 1987 10.10 10.49
8 SCOTT Rushane USA 7 JUL 1988 10.41 10.41

400m Men B
9 JUN 2012 / 14:20
Lane Name Nat Date of Birth PB SB Result Rank
1 BOASE Jordan USA 10 OCT 1985 44.82 45.61
2 BINGHAM Michael GBR 13 APR 1986 44.74 45.87
3 JACKSON Bershawn USA 5 AUG 1983 45.06 46.33
4 QUOW Renny TRI 25 AUG 1987 44.53 45.48
5 CHAMBERS Ricardo JAM 10 JUL 1984 44.54 45.71
6 FOTHERGILL Allodin JAM 7 FEB 1987 45.24 46.22
7 SPRATLING Brycen USA 3 OCT 1992 45.93 45.93
8 NEVILLE David USA 6 JAN 1984 44.61 46.34

100m Women
9 JUN 2012 / 16:12
Lane Name Nat Date of Birth PB SB Result Rank
1 KNIGHT Bianca USA 1 FEB 1989 11.07 11.25
2 OKAGBARE Blessing NGR 10 SEP 1988 11.00 11.01
3 FRASER-PRYCE Shelly-Ann JAM 27 DEC 1986 10.73 11.00
4 FELIX Allyson USA 18 NOV 1985 10.92 10.92
5 JETER Carmelita USA 24 NOV 1979 10.64 10.81
6 BAPTISTE Kelly-Ann TRI 14 OCT 1986 10.84 10.86
7 MADISON Tianna USA 30 AUG 1985 11.01 11.01
8 CALVERT Schillonie JAM 27 JUL 1988 11.05 11.15
9 PIERRE Barbara USA 28 APR 1987 11.14 11.39

100m Men A
9 JUN 2012 / 16:23
Lane Name Nat Date of Birth PB SB Result Rank
1 PHIRI Gerald ZAM 10 JUN 1988
2 PADGETT Travis USA 13 DEC 1986
3 THOMPSON Richard TRI 6 JUL 1985
4 BLEDMAN Keston TRI 3 AUG 1988
5 RODGERS Michael USA 24 APR 1985
6 BLAKE Yohan JAM 26 DEC 1989
7 KIMMONS Trell USA 13 JUL 1985
8 BAILEY Daniel ANT 9 SEP 1986
9 MCKENZIE Ramone JAM 15 NOV 1990

The meet starts at 3:00pm EDT and will be shown live on NBC. However as per Ato's twitter account, they are suppose to be cutting in live at 2:10pm to show Tyson's race.

Start lists/ Results: http://www.diamondleague-newyork.com/Live-StartlistsResults/Overview/

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400m Men B
Results
9 JUN 2012
Start Time: 14:20
INTERNET Service: http://www.diamondleague-newyork.com
Timing, Results Service & Distance Measurement by
printed at SAT 9 JUN 2012 14:23
AREA RECORD 44.33 SCHÖNLEBE Thomas GDR Roma (ITA) 3 SEP 1987
AREA RECORD 43.18 JOHNSON Michael USA Sevilla (ESP) 26 AUG 1999
WORLD LEAD 44.19 MERRITT LaShawn USA Doha (QAT) 11 MAY 2012
MEETING RECORD 44.70 CARTER Xavier USA 31 MAY 2008
Rank Name Nat Date of Birth Lane Reaction time Result
1 BOASE Jordan USA 10 OCT 1985 1 0.173 45.73
2 CHAMBERS Ricardo JAM 10 JUL 1984 5 0.166 45.82
3 NEVILLE David USA 6 JAN 1984 8 0.190 45.99 SB
4 QUOW Renny TRI 25 AUG 1987 4 0.205 46.15
5 FOTHERGILL Allodin JAM 7 FEB 1987 6 0.196 46.40
6 SPRATLING Brycen USA 3 OCT 1992 7 0.180 46.44
7 BINGHAM Michael GBR 13 APR 1986 2 0.160 46.99
JACKSON Bershawn USA 5 AUG 1983 3 DNS

While we celebrate the rise of Lendore, Quow is not looking good.

[D.H.W]

Bledman is our best male sprinter 9:93 2nd.

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Bledman is our best male sprinter 9:93 2nd.

yes that was a bess run from Bledos. Made Blake work like ah horse for that win.

It was also the best RT has looked all season.

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100m Women
Results
9 JUN 2012
Start Time: 16:12 SAMSUNG Diamond League Event
INTERNET Service: http://www.diamondleague-newyork.com
Timing, Results Service & Distance Measurement by
printed at SAT 9 JUN 2012 16:28
WORLD RECORD 10.49 GRIFFITH-JOYNER Florence USA Indianapolis (USA) 16 JUL 1988
AREA RECORD 10.90 ALOZIE Glory NGR Laguna (ESP) 5 JUN 1999
WORLD LEAD 10.81 JETER Carmelita USA Kingston (JAM) 5 MAY 2012
MEETING RECORD 10.91 CAMPBELL-BROWN Veronica JAM 31 MAY 2008
Wind: -0.1m/s
Rank Name Nat Date of Birth Result Diamond
Points
Diamond
Lane Ranking Reaction
time
1 FRASER-PRYCE Shelly-Ann JAM 27 DEC 1986 3 0.160 10.92 SB 7 1
2 MADISON Tianna USA 30 AUG 1985 7 0.156 10.97 PB 2 4
3 JETER Carmelita USA 24 NOV 1979 5 0.158 11.05 1 6
4 FELIX Allyson USA 18 NOV 1985 4 0.162 11.07 4 2
5 BAPTISTE Kelly-Ann TRI 14 OCT 1986 6 0.140 11.07
6 OKAGBARE Blessing NGR 10 SEP 1988 2 0.166 11.10
7 CALVERT Schillonie JAM 27 JUL 1988 8 0.195 11.25
8 KNIGHT Bianca USA 1 FEB 1989 1 0.184 11.29
9 PIERRE Barbara USA 28 APR 1987 9 0.156 11.35 SB

I expected KAB to compete well with Jeter and she did, but forgot about the sniper that is SAFP.  First time this season she has put her entire race together and she WOWS  the crowd.

[gawd on pitch]

Major boost to Bledman's confidence. That 9.89 and 9.85 are certainly real. Gave Blake a scare.

Thompson ran okay. Still alot of work to do.

[Trini1]

Great time from Bleds!!! But what happened to KAB

[Trini1]

Watching the race KAB seemed to have that bounce in her stride which plagued her during the 2009-2010 seasons. Hope she can back to the much more flowing technique but great run by SAFP.

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KAB

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/nSDe7i7xoZg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">http://www.youtube.com/v/nSDe7i7xoZg</a>

Bledos
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/LvEocCawqvM&amp;feature=relmfu" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">http://www.youtube.com/v/LvEocCawqvM&amp;feature=relmfu</a>

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KAB

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/nSDe7i7xoZg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">http://www.youtube.com/v/nSDe7i7xoZg</a>

Bledos
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/LvEocCawqvM&amp;feature=relmfu" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">http://www.youtube.com/v/LvEocCawqvM&amp;feature=relmfu</a>

no mention of RT at all

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no mention of RT at all
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Well albeit his best performance of the year, it was not exactly newsworthy. However he was mentioned when they were going through the line-ups, but not in the most pleasant way.

[gawd on pitch]

Some meet today.

http://elitetiming.net/2012-results/518-06-09-12-ntc-star-athletics-sprint-meet

Women 100 Meter Dash
========================================================================================
    Name                    Year Team                 Prelims     Finals  Wind H# Points
========================================================================================
Finals
  1 Anderson, Alexandria         Unattached             11.40      11.37  -1.9  1
  2 Facey, Simone                Reebok                 11.53      11.42  -1.9  1
  3 Hawthorne, Trisha-Ann        361                    11.52      11.43  -1.9  1
  4 Lucas, Porscha               Saucony                11.41      11.47  -1.9  1
  5 LeeAhye, Michelle            Unattached             11.58      11.48  -0.2  2
  6 VanBuren, Cleo               Unattached             11.69      11.55  -0.2  2
  7 Reece, Shakera               Unattached             11.54      11.56  -1.9  1
  8 Foster, Amy                  Unattached             11.69      11.62  -0.2  2


Women 100 Meter Hurdles
=================================================================================
    Name                    Year Team                    Seed    Prelims  Wind H#
=================================================================================
Preliminaries
  1 Wells, Kellie                Unattached             12.50      12.67q  2.6  1
  2 Lucas, Josanne               Unattached             13.00      12.84q  2.6  1
  3 Williams, Shermaine          Adidas                 12.98      12.86q  2.7  3
  4 Dixon, Vonette               Puma                   13.00      12.92q  2.6  1
  5 Price, Candice               Unattached             12.79      12.99q  1.4  4
  6 Whyte, Angela                Vandal TC              12.63      13.00q  0.8  2
  6 Ali, Nia                     Nike                   12.73      13.00q  2.7  3
  8 Laing, Kimberley             Puma                   12.90      13.04q  2.6  1

Women 400 Meter Hurdles
================================================================================
    Name                    Year Team                    Seed     Finals  Points
================================================================================
  1 Lucas, Josanne               Unattached             55.00      55.92 
  2 Darden, Dominique            Unattached             55.30      56.49 
  3 Montcalm, Noelle             Unattached             57.42      59.28 
 -- Outman, Maddy                Atlanta Trac           58.29        DNF 

Men 100 Meter Dash
========================================================================================
    Name                    Year Team                 Prelims     Finals  Wind H# Points
========================================================================================
Finals
  1 Adkins, Derrick              Unattached             10.30      10.09  -0.4  1
  2 Burns, Marc                  Unattached             10.32      10.19  -0.4  1
  3 Newman, Calesio              Unattached             10.35      10.24  -0.4  1
  4 Sorrillo, Rondel             Unattached             10.64      10.28   1.2  2
  5 Wilks, Terrell               Unattached             10.59      10.34   1.2  2
  6 DeRosier, Philippe           Unattached             10.41      10.38  -0.4  1
  7 Rolle, Jamial                Unattached             10.66      10.39   1.2  2
  7 Smith, Jason                 Unattached             10.36      10.39  -0.4  1

Men 110 Meter Hurdles
========================================================================================
    Name                    Year Team                 Prelims     Finals  Wind H# Points
========================================================================================
Finals
  1 Brown, Joel                  Adidas                 13.34      13.40  -0.7  1
  2 Phillips, Richard            Unattached             13.49      13.43  -0.7  1
  3 Thomas, Mikel                Unattached             13.70      13.51  -0.7  1
  4 Hicks, Antwon                Unattached             13.54      13.52  -0.7  1
  5 Keddo, Eric                  Unattached             13.75      13.62   1.5  2
  6 Sands, Shamar                Unattached             13.74      13.65  -0.7  1
  7 Payne, David                 Unattached             13.45      13.71  -0.7  1
  8 Nurudeen, Selim              Unattached             13.63      13.78  -0.7  1

Men 400 Meter Hurdles
===================================================================================
    Name                    Year Team                    Seed     Finals  H# Points
===================================================================================
  1 Dutch, Johnny                NIKE                   47.63      48.90   1
  2 Clement, Keron               Unattached             47.24      49.66   1
  3 McCoy, Reuben                Unattached             50.17      49.83   1
  4 Briscoe, Mario               Drivephaze             50.80      51.75   1
  5 Bejarano, Michael            Unattached             51.55      52.16   2
  6 Brunson, Drew                Shore AC Of            52.50      52.37   2
  7 Benson, Terry                Unattached             51.00      52.57   1
  8 Garrett, LaBronze            Doyle Track            50.40      52.60   1

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Bledman clocks 9.93
…2nd to world champion Blake in adidas 100m

By Kwame Laurence kwame.laurence@trinidadexpress.com


Keston Bledman dived under 10 seconds for the third time in as many meets, the Trinidad and Tobago sprinter clocking 9.93 seconds to finish second in the men's 100 metres dash, at the adidas Grand Prix Samsung Diamond League meet, in New York, USA, yesterday.

Reigning world champion Yohan Blake secured gold in 9.90, while bronze went to American Mike Rodgers (9.99). Another T&T athlete, Richard "Torpedo" Thompson was fourth in 10.09.

On May 26, at the Golden South Classic, in Florida, Bledman won his qualifying heat in a personal best 9.89 seconds, and then skipped the final. One week later, at the National Training Center (NTC) Last Chance meet, in Florida, the 24-year-old won in a wind-assisted 9.85.

Aaron Armstrong copped fourth spot in yesterday's men's 100m "B" race. Running into a 1.5 metres per second headwind, the T&T sprinter got to the line in 10.46 seconds.

In his first competitive outing in almost a year, American Tyson Gay made a pre-Olympic statement with victory in 10 seconds flat. Kemar Bailey-Cole finished a distant second, while third spot was copped by Jason Young, both Jamaicans clocking 10.30.

T&T quartermiler Renny Quow clocked 46.15 seconds to finish fourth in the men's 400m "B" race. American Jordan Boase topped the field in 45.73, finishing ahead of Jamaica's Ricardo Chambers (45.82) and another American, David Neville (45.99).

T&T's Cleopatra Borel produced an 18.19 metres throw to cop fourth spot in the women's shot put. New Zealand's Valerie Vili dominated her rivals with a big 20.60m effort, almost a full metre better than second-placed Jillian Camarena-Williams (19.62m), of the United States. Another US thrower, Michelle Carter (19.32m) finished third.

T&T sprint star Kelly-Ann Baptiste got home in 11.07 seconds for fifth spot in the women's 100m dash. Jamaican Olympic champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce grabbed gold in 10.92, beating Americans Tianna Madison (10.97), Carmelita Jeter (11.05) and Allyson Felix (11.07) into second, third and fourth, respectively.

[Trini1]

Must say it's good to see Josanne back in sub 56 shape. Her 100 hurdles is looking strong too- looks like she could make the semi's in that event if she wanted to.

[Socapro]

http://www.guardian.co.tt/sport/2012-06-15/lucas-hits-olympic-b-400m-hurdles-mark

Lucas hits Olympic B 400m Hurdles mark
Published: Saturday, June 16, 2012
Clayton Clarke

World Championships 400m hurdles bronze medallist Josanne Lucas won the women’s 400m hurdles at the Star Athletic Invite at the National Training Centre in Clearmont, Florida, on Saturday.  Lucas crossed the line in 55.92 and got under the Olympic B qualifying standard of 56.65. The national record holder is now one of two national athletes to notch the B standard in the women’s one lap hurdles race. Janiel Bellille clocked 55.91 at the Texas Relays in March earlier this year and 55.80 in 2011. The two are set to clash at this year’s Sagicor Open Championships at the Hasely Crawford Stadium on June 23-24 for a spot on the Olympic team for the London Games. The “A” standard for the event is 55.30.

Lucas has already attained the B standard in the sprint hurdles (13.15) with a 13.10 clocking in Auburn, USA in April. Aleesha Barber was fifth in the finals in 13.18 seconds.
 
Marc Burns was runner up in the men’s 100m finals in 10.19 with Rondel Sorillo taking the fourth spot (10.28). Former World Championships 100m silver medallist, Derrick Adkins (Bahamas), raced to gold in 10.09. Burns was also the second fastest in the heats in 10.32. Mickel Thomas was third in the men’s 100m hurdles finals in a Olympic A standard  time of 13.51, just 0.03 seconds off his best time of 13.48 seconds achieved at the Texas Relays. Kamaria Durant (Simplex) sped to victory in the women’s B race at the OECS Invitational Championships at the Silver Jubilee Stadium, Bird Rock, St Kitts/Nevis on Sunday. Durant crossed the line in 11.72 ahead of Sherine Wells (Grenada) 11.74 and the T&T/Concorde duo of Lisa Wickham (11.82) and Shun-Shuna Mason (11.83). Virgil Hodge (St Kitts/Nevi) took the “A” race in 11.39 ahead of another T&T/Concorde lass Ayanna Hutchinson (11.58). Janelle Redhead (Grenada) 11.78 and Aaliyah Telesford (T&T/Pt Fortin New Jets) 12.04 took the third and fourth places respectively. Durant was also second in the women’s 200m (23.54) behind Redhead. The 2008 World Junior bronze medallist won in 23.21 (Olympic B Standard).
 
Durant, Telesford, Hutchinson and Wicham joined forces to take third in the women’s 4X100m in 45.13. Hosts St Kitts/Nevis sped to the gold in 44.90 ahead of Grenada (44.95). In the men’s event, Morian Morain (Simplex) and Jonathan Holder (Concorde) missed out on medalling. In the men’s 100 ‘A’ race Morain crossed the line in fourth in 10.41 as former World Champion, Kim Collins (St Kitts/Nevis), thrilled the home crowd with a 10.09 victory (Olympic A standard) ahead of fellow Kittians Brijesh Lawrence (10.21) and Jason Rogers (10.26). In the B race Ashron Sobers (Zenith) and Le Sean Noel were both disqualified for false start violations.  Recently crowned national junior 100m champion, Holder, was kept off the podium when he placed fourth in the men’s 200m B race. Tahir Walsh (Antigua and Barbuda) 21.26, St Vincent and Grenadines pair of Courtney Bascombe (21.52) and Courtney Williams (21.60) were the top three finishers. T&T’s team of Morain, Dillon, Holder and Noel had to settle for second in the men’s 4X100m relay in 40.05 as St Kitts/Nevis A squad took the top spot in 39.74. Jamaal James raced to a new personal best of 1:46.88 in the men’s 800m as he finished fifth in the Men’s Elite section 1 race at the John Hay PA Distance Festival in West Chester, Philadelphia.

[gawd on pitch]

http://www.guardian.co.tt/sport/2012-06-15/lucas-hits-olympic-b-400m-hurdles-mark

Lucas hits Olympic B 400m Hurdles mark
Published: Saturday, June 16, 2012
Clayton Clarke

World Championships 400m hurdles bronze medallist Josanne Lucas won the women’s 400m hurdles at the Star Athletic Invite at the National Training Centre in Clearmont, Florida, on Saturday.  Lucas crossed the line in 55.92 and got under the Olympic B qualifying standard of 56.65. The national record holder is now one of two national athletes to notch the B standard in the women’s one lap hurdles race. Janiel Bellille clocked 55.91 at the Texas Relays in March earlier this year and 55.80 in 2011. The two are set to clash at this year’s Sagicor Open Championships at the Hasely Crawford Stadium on June 23-24 for a spot on the Olympic team for the London Games. The “A” standard for the event is 55.30.

Lucas has already attained the B standard in the sprint hurdles (13.15) with a 13.10 clocking in Auburn, USA in April. Aleesha Barber was fifth in the finals in 13.18 seconds.
 
Marc Burns was runner up in the men’s 100m finals in 10.19 with Rondel Sorillo taking the fourth spot (10.28). Former World Championships 100m silver medallist, Derrick Adkins (Bahamas), raced to gold in 10.09. Burns was also the second fastest in the heats in 10.32. Mickel Thomas was third in the men’s 100m hurdles finals in a Olympic A standard  time of 13.51, just 0.03 seconds off his best time of 13.48 seconds achieved at the Texas Relays. Kamaria Durant (Simplex) sped to victory in the women’s B race at the OECS Invitational Championships at the Silver Jubilee Stadium, Bird Rock, St Kitts/Nevis on Sunday. Durant crossed the line in 11.72 ahead of Sherine Wells (Grenada) 11.74 and the T&T/Concorde duo of Lisa Wickham (11.82) and Shun-Shuna Mason (11.83). Virgil Hodge (St Kitts/Nevi) took the “A” race in 11.39 ahead of another T&T/Concorde lass Ayanna Hutchinson (11.58). Janelle Redhead (Grenada) 11.78 and Aaliyah Telesford (T&T/Pt Fortin New Jets) 12.04 took the third and fourth places respectively. Durant was also second in the women’s 200m (23.54) behind Redhead. The 2008 World Junior bronze medallist won in 23.21 (Olympic B Standard).
 
Durant, Telesford, Hutchinson and Wicham joined forces to take third in the women’s 4X100m in 45.13. Hosts St Kitts/Nevis sped to the gold in 44.90 ahead of Grenada (44.95). In the men’s event, Morian Morain (Simplex) and Jonathan Holder (Concorde) missed out on medalling. In the men’s 100 ‘A’ race Morain crossed the line in fourth in 10.41 as former World Champion, Kim Collins (St Kitts/Nevis), thrilled the home crowd with a 10.09 victory (Olympic A standard) ahead of fellow Kittians Brijesh Lawrence (10.21) and Jason Rogers (10.26). In the B race Ashron Sobers (Zenith) and Le Sean Noel were both disqualified for false start violations.  Recently crowned national junior 100m champion, Holder, was kept off the podium when he placed fourth in the men’s 200m B race. Tahir Walsh (Antigua and Barbuda) 21.26, St Vincent and Grenadines pair of Courtney Bascombe (21.52) and Courtney Williams (21.60) were the top three finishers. T&T’s team of Morain, Dillon, Holder and Noel had to settle for second in the men’s 4X100m relay in 40.05 as St Kitts/Nevis A squad took the top spot in 39.74. Jamaal James raced to a new personal best of 1:46.88 in the men’s 800m as he finished fifth in the Men’s Elite section 1 race at the John Hay PA Distance Festival in West Chester, Philadelphia.

Good luck to JL and JB. I am hoping that both of these girls get the A standard. I thought by now JL would be sub 55. Hopefully, there is enough good competition for JL and JB to get low 55s. It will be great if we are able to send 3 reps in this event... JL, JB and SM.

[Socapro]

http://www.guardian.co.tt/lifestyle/2012-06-29/caribbean-track-stars-shine-ny

Caribbean track stars shine in NY
Published: Thursday, June 28, 2012

There was something different in the air at this year’s Adidas Grand Prix Track and Field Meet, held earlier this month at Randall’s Island in New York City. An air of maturity indicated that West Indians were beginning to take responsibility for their own destiny, and seized the opportunity to celebrate the golden anniversary of the achievement of Independence of Jamaica and T&T. The colours that dominated the landscape were red, white and black and black, green and yellow. The display of Caribbean patronage, especially by the Jamaicans, could not be missed, given that country’s proven status as a superpower in the world of track and field via the feats of Usain Bolt, Asafa Powell and Yohan Blake and their predecessors.
 
Jamaicans, Trinbagonians and other West Indians came to cheer their heroes, who lined up against the best athletes representing the US and other parts of the world. There was pandemonium when Blake sprinted to victory in the men’s 100 metres dash ahead of T&T’s, Keston Bledman, who came in a very close second.
 
Both of their times were faster than that clocked by Tyson Gay of the USA, who had earlier that day won another one of the men’s 100 metres races. It was no different when Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce of Jamaica triumphed in the women’s category of that event, which included a world class line-up featuring world champions Camelita Jeter and Allison Felix of the US, and Kelly Ann Baptiste of T&T, a bronze medalist at the last world championships. Amid the successes and disappointments on the track, it was not possible to neglect the activities on the field. In the women’s shot put event, Cleopatra Borel of T&T showed that the Caribbean is not only famous for fast runners, but also for world-class field athletes. Borel took fourth place in an event that was won by the reigning world champion from New Zealand. The Caribbean was not to be denied more celebration when Sanya Richards-Ross, Jamaican-born, turned US competitor won the women’s 200 metres event.
 
Other Caribbean athletes from Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados and the Netherland Antilles also showcased their running, throwing, jumping and leaping skills. In true Caribbean style, the occasion was ripe for partying and a large segment of spectators, who had assembled as early as 11 am stayed back to fete. Dance hall artiste Shaggy started off proceedings and had patrons scanting, dancing and singing in the stands with a number of his chart topping hits. Richie Stephens of Jamaica invited the faithful to sing along with him as he dished out a number of reggae flavored gospel songs.
 
Without taking away from the spirit of praise, Faye Ann Lyons, daughter of high-priest of soca, Super Blue, came on immediately after Spice and encouraged the audience to “mash up the place.” At one point, the stadium was reminiscent of a Carnival fete in Port-of-Spain. With an entourage which included a disciple bearing a banner with his image emblazoned on it, dance hall star, Shabba Ranks entered the arena to make his contribution to the 50th independence anniversary celebrations. He showed why he is often referred to as the original “rude bwoy.” His lyrics were laced with sexual innuendos and his dance move did not leave much to the imagination.