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  31 Jan

Gittens breaks T&T pentathlon record

Tyra Gittens established a new national record in the women's pentathlon at the Razorback Invitational indoor track and field meet in Arkansas, USA, last Friday. The Texas A&M University freshman bagged bronze with 4,009 points, becoming the first Trinidad and Tobago athlete to hit the 4,000-mark in the five-discipline event.
Gittens breaks T&T pentathlon record Gittens breaks T&T pentathlon record
  30 Jan

Burns returns with 60m silver

T&T's Marc Burn made a successful return to the track on Sunday, winning a silver medal in the men's 60 metres at the KMS Invitational at the Birmingham Metro CrossPlex in Birmingham, Alabama in the United States. See article …
Burns returns with 60m silver Burns returns with 60m silver
  28 Jan

Hackett bags bronze in Boston

T&T's Semoy Hackett won a bronze in the women's 200 metres at the Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic in Massachusetts, USA, yesterday. See article …
Hackett bags bronze in Boston Hackett bags bronze in Boston
  27 Jan

Nero runs qualifying marathon in Dubai

Tonya Nero always challenges herself and makes good use on those opportunities as she did yesterday in the Dubai Marathon in qualifying for the upcoming Gold Coast Commonwealth Games in Australia. See article …
Nero runs qualifying marathon in Dubai Nero runs qualifying marathon in Dubai
  26 Jan

Nero shines in Dubai Commonwealth Games berth for T&T marathoner

Tonya Nero produced a fine run in yesterday's Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon, in the United Arab Emirates. The Trinidad and Tobago athlete completed the 26.2-mile course in two hours, 47 minutes, 13 seconds to secure 18th spot in the women's race. See article …
Nero shines in Dubai Commonwealth Games berth for T&T marathoner Nero shines in Dubai Commonwealth Games berth for T&T marathoner
  26 Jan

Ahye bags Berlin bronze

Michelle-Lee Ahye bagged bronze in the women's 60 metres dash at the ISTAF Indoor track and field meet in Berlin, Germany, yesterday. See article …
Ahye bags Berlin bronze Ahye bags Berlin bronze
  25 Jan

Athletic coach plans protest Training facilities Carnival events

With the NAAA hosting their Commonwealth Trials from February 17-18, the Sports Company of Trinidad and Tobago has advised athletic clubs of the closure of the Hasely Crawford Stadium (HCS) and the Jean Pierre Complex (JPC), started from Wednesday and lasting until February 13, because the venue will be hosting several Carnival fetes. See article …
Athletic coach plans protest Training facilities Carnival events
  24 Jan

The thrills of T&T’s marathon journey

Saturday was Fete with the Saints and also football at the Ato Boldon Stadium. Sunday was the T&T International Marathon which resulted in pain, pain and more pain on Monday. But let us rewind the clock, to the preparation, that I undertook for my fourth marathon in a row. See article …
The thrills of T&T’s marathon journey The thrills of T&T’s marathon journey
  22 Jan

Lewis, supporters complete marathon for TT athletes

Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee (TTOC) president Brian Lewis is hopeful that pledges will be honoured after he and his team of supporters successfully completed the 36th edition of the Trinidad and Tobago International Marathon (TTIM), on Sunday. See article …
Lewis, supporters complete marathon for TT athletes Lewis, supporters complete marathon for TT athletes
  22 Jan

Njoroge, Kigen win T&T Marathon

The 2018 edition of the T&T International marathon was dominated by foreign athletes. The 35th edition of the prestigious race was captured by Stephen Njoroge of Mexico. See article …
Njoroge, Kigen win T&T Marathon Njoroge, Kigen win T&T Marathon
  22 Jan

Kenyan brothers grab gold, silver in TT Intl Marathon

Brothers Stephen and Simon Njoroge almost did not make it to the start of the marathon, but when they did, the Kenyan siblings snatched gold and silver respectively in the 36th edition of the Trinidad and Tobago International Marathon, yesterday. See article …
Kenyan brothers grab gold, silver in TT Intl Marathon Kenyan brothers grab gold, silver in TT Intl Marathon
  21 Jan

ALL IN THE FAMILY

Stephen Mburi Njoroge dethroned defending champion Jose Alejandro Velazco to be crowned 2018 Trinidad and Tobago International Marathon (TTIM) men's champion, in what turned out to be an easy triumph in front of Whitehall at the Queen's Park Savannah, Port of Spain, yesterday. See article …
ALL IN THE FAMILY ALL IN THE FAMILY
  20 Jan

Hagley looks to retain TTIM 5k title

Early tomorrow, some 150 participants will line up on the Southern Main Road (SMR) at St Mary's Junction in Freeport attempting to conquer the T&T International Marathon (TTIM). Their target will be the finish line at the Queen's Park Savannah in Port-of-Spain. See article …
Hagley looks to retain TTIM 5k title Hagley looks to retain TTIM 5k title
  19 Jan

Plenty attractions at TT Marathon

Defending champions Jose Alejandro Varela and Leah Kigen will aim to defend their titles when the 36th edition of the Trinidad and Tobago International Marathon takes place tomorrow in a weekend full of long distance events. See article …
Plenty attractions at TT Marathon Plenty attractions at TT Marathon
  19 Jan

T&T marathon on tomorrow

DEFENDING CHAMPIONS, Venezuelan Jose Alejandro Vare and Kenyan Leah Kigen will headline the list of runners when the 36th annual Trinidad and Tobago International Marathon (TTIM) is run off tomorrow. See article …
T&T marathon on tomorrow
  17 Jan

Lewis carries athletes’ cause in marathon walk

Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee president Brian Lewis is preparing to "Walk the Talk" on Sunday in the Trinidad and Tobago International Marathon, in support of the TeamTTO #10Gold24 Athlete Welfare and Preparation Fund. See article …
Lewis carries athletes’ cause in marathon walk
  16 Jan

TTOC president ‘Walking the Talk’ in support of athletes

Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee (TTOC) president Brian Lewis, is preparing to "Walk the Talk" on Sunday in the TT International Marathon in support of the TeamTTO #10Gold24 Athlete Welfare and Preparation Fund. See article …
TTOC president ‘Walking the Talk’ in support of athletes TTOC president ‘Walking the Talk’ in support of athletes
  16 Jan

31st Milo Primary School Games March 6

The 31st edition of the Milo Primary School Games will be contested at the Hasely Crawford Stadium on March 6. These games were inaugurated in 1987 with just 13 schools participating. See article …
31st Milo Primary School Games March 6
  13 Jan

Caribbean Colour Splash 5K Run today

The Colour Splash Committee will be hosting its 5th Annual "Caribbean Colour Splash 5K Run/Walk" today, beginning at Skinner Park, San Fernando. Gates open at 1:30 pm and the run starts at 4 pm. See article …
Caribbean Colour Splash 5K Run today Caribbean Colour Splash 5K Run today
  11 Jan

Cox aims to prove himself in international marathons

Veteran road runner Curtis Cox is targetting numerous international marathons overseas, after he competes in the 2018 Trinidad and Tobago International Marathon on January 21. See article …
Cox aims to prove himself in international marathons Cox aims to prove himself in international marathons
  10 Jan

Lewis says $$ will ensure competition participation

A $3 million injection of funding from the Ministry of Sport & Youth Affairs to Trinidad & Tobago Olympic Committee (TTOC) is ensuring T&T's participation at three major multi-sport games in 2018. See article …
Lewis says $$ will ensure competition participation Lewis says $$ will ensure competition participation
  10 Jan

Zenith ends 2017 as Tobago’s most successful club

Zenith Athletic Club concluded the 2017 national track and field season as the most successful club from Tobago. See article …
Zenith ends 2017 as Tobago’s most successful club Zenith ends 2017 as Tobago’s most successful club
  07 Jan

Richards, Ahye earn NAAA top honours

There were no surprises as Jereem "The Dream" Richards and Michelle-Lee Ahye copped the Senior Athlete of the Year male and female awards at the National Association of Athletic Administrations (NAAA) National Awards Ceremony 2017 hosted at the Radisson hotel on Saturday evening. See article …
Richards, Ahye earn NAAA top honours Richards, Ahye earn NAAA top honours
  03 Jan

Top 10 sporting moments

The term "best year in sports" has been brandished quite a few times in 2017. There is no standardised way to measure good, better or best, but to say the least, 2017 has indeed been a memorable year in sports for T&T athletes on the local, regional and international stages. See article …
Top 10 sporting moments Top 10 sporting moments
  01 Jan

Colthrust, St Fort overcome injuries to star in 2017

Recently crowned Junior Sportsman of the Year Adell Colthrust and Junior Sportswoman of the Year Khalifa St Fort, said they are proud of their achievements in 2017 after enduring numerous injuries to reach the top of the podium. See article …
Colthrust, St Fort overcome injuries to star in 2017 Colthrust, St Fort overcome injuries to star in 2017
  01 Jan

Replacing guns with medals

There were many lessons to be learned from those who addressed the large gathering at last Friday's 23rd edition of the Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee's (TTOC) Annual Awards Gala , at the Hyatt Regency. See article …
Replacing guns with medals Replacing guns with medals
         
         
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