World Record Run by T&T 4x440 yards relay team at 1966 Commonwealth Games!

[Socapro]

The venue was in Kingston, Jamaica and this was arguably T&T's greatest ever 4x4 relay quartet featuring Lennox Yearwood, Kent Bernard, Edwin Roberts & Wendell Mottley!

1966 Commonwealth Games 4x440 yards relay final
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T&T clocked a world record of 3:02.8. Here is the link to official results from the 1966 Commonwealth Games: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athletics_at_the_1966_British_Empire_and_Commonwealth_Games

At these games T&T placed 6th in the final medal table just behind Kenya! 

NB: 440 yards is equivalent to 402.34 metres which is 1609.36 metres over 4 laps.
So T&T's winning time was ran over an extra 9.36 metres when compared to the modern 4x400m Relay.
Based on this my calculation is that T&T would have ran 3:01.74 for our world record if the time was measured over 1600 metres in that same historic relay race.

[Pointman]

Thank you, Great vid. Big up TnT!!!

[Deeks]

Guys allyuh know how long that happen. Allyuh parents was just about to do Common Entrance.

[STMB]

It was so far in the past that not many current athletes know what caliber of 400m athletes we had, compared to the competition of the day. They need to be reminded, so that they can regain that swag, the talent's there, it's the "brass" that's missing.

[pecan]

Great find!

My dad was the track and field coach for those games. That was one of his favourite memories. I remember him talking about it when i was growing up in T&T. I will have to show him this video when I see him next. He will be thrilled.

Thanks 

[Socapro]

Great find!

My dad was the track and field coach for those games. That was one of his favourite memories. I remember him talking about it when i was growing up in T&T. I will have to show him this video when I see him next. He will be thrilled.

Thanks 

What's your Dad's name for the record if you don't mind us asking?
He obviously did a great job as track & field coach back then! 

[pecan]

Great find!

My dad was the track and field coach for those games. That was one of his favourite memories. I remember him talking about it when i was growing up in T&T. I will have to show him this video when I see him next. He will be thrilled.

Thanks 

What's your Dad's name for the record if you don't mind us asking?
He obviously did a great job as track & field coach back then! 

Great find!

My dad was the track and field coach for those games. That was one of his favourite memories. I remember him talking about it when i was growing up in T&T. I will have to show him this video when I see him next. He will be thrilled.

Thanks 

What's your Dad's name for the record if you don't mind us asking?
He obviously did a great job as track & field coach back then! 

Azlan Khan. He was the sports master at CIC in late 60's and early 70's.

[Socapro]

Great find!

My dad was the track and field coach for those games. That was one of his favourite memories. I remember him talking about it when i was growing up in T&T. I will have to show him this video when I see him next. He will be thrilled.

Thanks 

What's your Dad's name for the record if you don't mind us asking?
He obviously did a great job as track & field coach back then! 

Great find!

My dad was the track and field coach for those games. That was one of his favourite memories. I remember him talking about it when i was growing up in T&T. I will have to show him this video when I see him next. He will be thrilled.

Thanks 

What's your Dad's name for the record if you don't mind us asking?
He obviously did a great job as track & field coach back then! 

Azlan Khan. He was the sports master at CIC in late 60's and early 70's.

Thanks & big-up to your Dad Mr Khan for his contributions. That is good information to know! 

[pecan]

Thanks & big-up to your Dad Mr Khan for his contributions. That is good information to know! 

Thanks man. Dad use to tell alot of stories, I just hope that was not one of them.  I did check with mom and she confirmed it too so I hope it is accurate.

[Deeks]

Yep, seen Mr. khan a few times when QRC went to play Saints at Serpentine Rd.

[pecan]

Yep, seen Mr. khan a few times when QRC went to play Saints at Serpentine Rd.

Those were the days. I was in form 1 and use to tag along with him to the football matches and get to sit with the team on the sidelines.  And train with the swim team down de islands. And because of that connection, i was one of the ball boys when Santos played the national team. So i does boast that I was on the same pitch with Pele 

[Socapro]

Yep, seen Mr. khan a few times when QRC went to play Saints at Serpentine Rd.

Those were the days. I was in form 1 and use to tag along with him to the football matches and get to sit with the team on the sidelines.  And train with the swim team down de islands. And because of that connection, i was one of the ball boys when Santos played the national team. So i does boast that I was on the same pitch with Pele  

Very good claim to fame and one liner to impress the ladies and you didn't even have to make it up! 

[Socapro]

I just did some calculations and decided to post this interesting information.

440 yards is equivalent to 402.34 metres which is 1609.36 metres over 4 laps in a 4 x 440 yards Relay.
So T&T's winning time was ran over an extra 9.36 metres when compared to the modern 4x400m Relay.
Based on this my calculation is that T&T would have ran 3:01.74 if their time was measured over 1600 metres rather than 4 x 440 yards in that same historic world record setting relay race.