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  31 May

TT relay to get Olympic gold after JA’s Carter loses appeal

TT's 4x100m team will receive gold medals a decade after the Beijing Olympics after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) yesterday dismissed Nesta Carter's appeal against the ruling to strip Jamaica of its relay title. See article …
TT relay to get Olympic gold after JA’s Carter loses appeal TT relay to get Olympic gold after JA’s Carter loses appeal
  29 May

Hazel clocks PR in NCAA Division 2 final

Trinidad and Tobago quartermiler Odou Hazel produced a new personal record (PR) in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championship men's 400 metres final, in North Carolina, USA, on Saturday. See article …
Hazel clocks PR in NCAA Division 2 final Hazel clocks PR in NCAA Division 2 final
  29 May

Sweaters 5K and 10K in Grande tomorrow

OVER 500 participants are expected to compete in the fourth annual Sweaters 5K and 10K walk/run, which will start and end at the Ojoe Recreation Ground in Sangre Grande, at 4 pm tomorrow.  See article …
Sweaters 5K and 10K in Grande tomorrow Sweaters 5K and 10K in Grande tomorrow
  28 May

Stewart earns second gold at Hampton Games

AKEEM STEWART earned a second gold medal, in the men's discus, as the 30th annual Hampton International Games ended at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, Mucurapo yesterday. See article …
Stewart earns second gold at Hampton Games Stewart earns second gold at Hampton Games
  27 May

Richards 2nd in Prefontaine Classic 200m

T&T's sprinting sensation Jereem Richards raced to second place in the Men's 200 metres at the Diamond League's 44th Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon in the United States, yesterday. See article …
Richards 2nd in Prefontaine Classic 200m Richards 2nd in Prefontaine Classic 200m
  27 May

Jereem strikes Prefontaine silver

Jereem "The Dream" Richards struck silver in the men's 200 metres at the Prefontaine Classic IAAF Diamond League meet, in Oregon, USA, yesterday. The Trinidad and Tobago sprinter clocked 20.05 seconds to finish behind Noah Lyles, the American sensation winning in a personal best 19.69. Canadian Aaron Brown was third in 20.07. See article …
Jereem strikes Prefontaine silver Jereem strikes Prefontaine silver
  27 May

Stewart dominates men’s shot put

Paralympics gold medallist and two-time javelin and shot put record holder Akeem Stewart dominated the field in the men's shot put event to win gold on the opening day of the Hampton International Games, yesterday at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Mucurapo. See article …
Stewart dominates men’s shot put Stewart dominates men’s shot put
  27 May

Lendore tops Hampton 200m

Deon Lendore was crowned Hampton International Games men's 200 metres champion at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain, yesterday. The US-based Trinidad and Tobago track star finished first in section six in 21.13 seconds to emerge fastest overall in the timed finals. See article …
Lendore tops Hampton 200m Lendore tops Hampton 200m
  27 May

Stewart golden in Hampton shot put

Akeem Stewart grabbed Hampton International Games men's shot put gold at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain, yesterday. The para athletics star threw 18.49 metres. Hezekiel Romeo picked up silver with a 17.54m effort, with bronze going to Kesean Phillips (15.69m). See article …
Stewart golden in Hampton shot put Stewart golden in Hampton shot put
  26 May

Lendore the attraction at Hampton Games

THE ANNUAL Hampton International Games are set for the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Mucurapo today and tomorrow.  See article …
Lendore the attraction at Hampton Games Lendore the attraction at Hampton Games
  26 May

Lendore set for Hampton Games

T&T's Olympic and World Championships 4x400m medallist Deon Lendore will be the main attraction at this weekend's Hampton International Games at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, Mucurapo. See article …
Lendore set for Hampton Games Lendore set for Hampton Games
  26 May

Richards takes silver in Prefontaine 200m

COMMONWEALTH GAMES and national 200-metre king, Jereem Richards, took the silver medal in the men's half-lap yesterday, as the two-day Prefontaine Classic ended at the Historic Hayward Field, Eugene, Oregon, United States. See article …
Richards takes silver in Prefontaine 200m Richards takes silver in Prefontaine 200m
  26 May

Stewart claims shot put gold at Hampton Games

PARALYMPIC World Champion Akeem Stewart claimed gold in the men's shot put yesterday, as the 30th Hampton International Games began at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, Mucurapo. See article …
Stewart claims shot put gold at Hampton Games Stewart claims shot put gold at Hampton Games
  25 May

Fix Manny Ramjohn track now - Coach Persad pleads with Minister Cudjoe for urgent action

Veteran coach Gunness Persad is concerned about the condition of the Manny Ramjohn Stadium running track, and is calling on Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs Shamfa Cudjoe to fix it before it deteriorates further. See article …
Fix Manny Ramjohn track now - Coach Persad pleads with Minister Cudjoe for urgent action Fix Manny Ramjohn track now - Coach Persad pleads with Minister Cudjoe for urgent action
  25 May

Llewellyn, Jordan push PoS to title

Kianna Llewellyn and Janika Jordan picked up multiple medals in their respective age-groups to help Port-of-Spain dominate the Atlantic National Primary Schools Championships. See article …
Llewellyn, Jordan push PoS to title Llewellyn, Jordan push PoS to title
  24 May

NAAA look to increase fans for National Championships

IN an effort to increase crowd spectatorship and entertainment during the busy month of June, the National Association of Athletics Administrations (NAAA) has joined forces with the newly formed Sport Entertainment Company of TT (SPENTT).  See article …
NAAA look to increase fans for National Championships NAAA look to increase fans for National Championships
  23 May

Shukla tops Sea to Sea Half - Evergreen Cox third in marathon

Samantha Shukla captured the Sea to Sea Half Marathon women's title in Tobago on Sunday. Shukla completed the 13.1 mile course from Goodwood to Lambeau in one hour, 29 minutes, 50 seconds to emerge as the most outstanding Trinidad and Tobago athlete on the weekend.s See article …
Shukla tops Sea to Sea Half - Evergreen Cox third in marathon Shukla tops Sea to Sea Half - Evergreen Cox third in marathon
  23 May

Andrews snares U-20 Decathlon title

Joel Andrews scored the most points on the weekend in the National Association of Athletics Administration (NAAA) Combined Events Championships, to emerge the champion of the Boys Under-20 Decathlon. See article …
Andrews snares U-20 Decathlon title Andrews snares U-20 Decathlon title
  22 May

Ashby, Andrews, John grab gold at Combined Champs

Kerlon Ashby, Joel Andrews and Safiya John were all in winners' row at the NGC/NAAA (National Association of Athletics Administrations) Combined Events Championships, at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain, on the weekend. See article …
Ashby, Andrews, John grab gold at Combined Champs Ashby, Andrews, John grab gold at Combined Champs
  22 May

Colombian wins two Sea to Sea titles

Alene Reta of the US raised his hands in jubilation as he crossed the finish line first in the 10 kilometre race at the Tobago Sea to Sea event on Saturday. Winning the women's 10K crown was Colombian Palmenia Raquel Berrio Agudelo who added to her trophy cabinet on Sunday with another impressive victory in the full marathon. See article …
Colombian wins two Sea to Sea titles Colombian wins two Sea to Sea titles
  22 May

Sports Minister maintains healthy lifestyle

MINISTER OF Sport and Youth Affairs Shamfa Cudjoe is keen on maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and hopes people in general will pay attention to their health. See article …
Sports Minister maintains healthy lifestyle Sports Minister maintains healthy lifestyle
  21 May

TT trio among Adidas Boost Boston medals - Ahye, Richards, Greaux impress…

NATIONAL sprint queen Michelle-Lee Ahye earned a silver medal yesterday in the women's 150m event at the Adidas Boost Boston Games in Boston, USA, yesterday. See article …
TT trio among Adidas Boost Boston medals - Ahye, Richards, Greaux impress… TT trio among Adidas Boost Boston medals - Ahye, Richards, Greaux impress…
  21 May

Lendore golden at Whitsuntide - Wins too for Wright, Horsford, Murray, Romeo

Deon Lendore led the way as Trinidad and Tobago athletes captured seven titles at the 2018 Whitsuntide Games, held at the Kirani James Athletic Stadium in St George's, Grenada, on the weekend. See article …
Lendore golden at Whitsuntide - Wins too for Wright, Horsford, Murray, Romeo Lendore golden at Whitsuntide - Wins too for Wright, Horsford, Murray, Romeo
  21 May

Henry, Simmons golden at Combined meet

Amarley Henry of Tobago Jaguars Athletic Club placed first on the weekend in the Boys Under-9 category of the NGC NAAA Combined Events Championship at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, Mucurapo. See article …
Henry, Simmons golden at Combined meet Henry, Simmons golden at Combined meet
  20 May

Ahye seizes ‘Street’ silver - US Junior College shot put title for Murray

Trinidad and Tobago track star Michelle-Lee Ahye seized silver in the women's 150 metres event at the adidas Boost Boston Games, in the United States, yesterday. Running on an elevated, straight track on Charles Street, Ahye got to the line in 16.57 seconds to finish behind Bahamian Shaunae Miller-Uibo, the winner in 16.23. See article …
Ahye seizes ‘Street’ silver - US Junior College shot put title for Murray Ahye seizes ‘Street’ silver - US Junior College shot put title for Murray
  19 May

Atlantic Schools Track and Field on Wednesday

THE Atlantic National Primary Schools Track & Field Championships runs off on Wednesday at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Mucurapo from 9am. The games allow the top athletes from the eight educational districts across Trinidad and Tobago to meet for a day of friendly competition. See article …
Atlantic Schools Track and Field on Wednesday Atlantic Schools Track and Field on Wednesday
  19 May

$10K Kenson Group injection for TTOC

Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee's (TTOC's) #10gold24 athlete welfare and preparation fund yesterday (Wednesday) benefitted from an injection of $10,000 courtesy the Kenson Group of Companies. See article …
$10K Kenson Group injection for TTOC $10K Kenson Group injection for TTOC
  18 May

Wright leaps to gold in Bermuda

Andwuelle Wright disturbed the sand at 7.74 metres to strike gold in the men's long jump at the Bermuda Invitational Permit Meet in Hamilton, Bermuda, last Friday. The Trinidad and Tobago jumper nosed out Great Britain's Dan Bramble, the silver medallist at 7.73m. Bermuda's Tyrone Smith (7.56m) bagged bronze. See article …
Wright leaps to gold in Bermuda Wright leaps to gold in Bermuda
  17 May

Jereem, Ahye to feature at Adidas Boston Games

TT Commonwealth Games gold medallists Michelle-Lee Ahye and Jereem Richards are some of the international tarck stars competing this weekend at the prestigious Adidas Boost Boston Games. See article …
Jereem, Ahye to feature at Adidas Boston Games Jereem, Ahye to feature at Adidas Boston Games
  17 May

Cox completes Eastern 15K hat-trick

Curtis Cox captured his third Eastern Credit Union 15K title on the trot in St Joseph on Sunday. The veteran road runner completed the course in 50 minutes, 23 seconds. See article …
Cox completes Eastern 15K hat-trick Cox completes Eastern 15K hat-trick
  17 May

Sea to Sea Marathon on this weekend

The third edition of the Republic Bank-sponsored Tobago International Sea To Sea Marathon takes place this weekend. See article …
Sea to Sea Marathon on this weekend Sea to Sea Marathon on this weekend
  17 May

National sprint queen Ahye gets married

NATIONAL sprint queen Michelle-Lee Ahye has announced her marriage to her partner Chelsea Renee in the United States. See article …
National sprint queen Ahye gets married
  15 May

Greaux betters 200 best

Kyle Greaux clocked a personal best 20.08 seconds to strike gold in the men's 200 metres event at the NTC Pure Athletics Sprint Elite Meet in Florida, USA, on Saturday. See article …
Greaux betters 200 best Greaux betters 200 best
  15 May

Cox, Chenge cash in at Eastern 15k

Curtis Cox raced to victory in the Eastern Credit Union Road Race 15K on Sunday. In damp conditions, Cox clocked 50 minutes and 23 seconds to beat Shurlun Williams (51.02) and Richard Jones (51.50), respectively, to the line, to claim his third straight title. See article …
Cox, Chenge cash in at Eastern 15k Cox, Chenge cash in at Eastern 15k
  15 May

Johnson, Douglas-Jacob top Zenith’s mile run

GUYANESE Kelvin Johnson of the Trinidad and Tobago Road Runners Club won the open category in the inaugural Zenith Athletic Club's one-mile run at Canoe Bay in Canaan recently.  See article …
Johnson, Douglas-Jacob top Zenith’s mile run Johnson, Douglas-Jacob top Zenith’s mile run
  15 May

Durant bags sprint double

Kamaria Durant completed the sprint double at the Abilene Wildcats Track Classic held at the Larry Gomes Stadium in Malabar, Arima, on Saturday. See article …
Durant bags sprint double Durant bags sprint double
  14 May

Good showing - Guevara, Tucker, St Hillaire shine in USA

Asa Guevara, Infinite Tucker and Dwight St Hillaire were impressive over one lap at collegiate conference championship meets in the United States, on Sunday. See article …
Good showing - Guevara, Tucker, St Hillaire shine in USA Good showing - Guevara, Tucker, St Hillaire shine in USA
  14 May

Yorke lowers 200m fly record at Long Course

KAEL YORKE continued his success in the butterfly events, setting a new meet record on Sunday in the 200m butterfly at the National Open Long Course Championships, at the National Aquatic Centre, Balmain, Couva. See article …
Yorke lowers 200m fly record at Long Course Yorke lowers 200m fly record at Long Course
  13 May

Golden Gittens breaks T&T heptathlon record

Tyra Gittens is the first Trinidad and Tobago athlete to break the 6,000-point barrier in the women's heptathlon. The Texas A&M University student accumulated 6,074 points to strike gold at the Southeastern Conference (SEC) Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Tennessee, USA, yesterday, breaking Marsha Mark-Baird's national record in the process. See article …
Golden Gittens breaks T&T heptathlon record Golden Gittens breaks T&T heptathlon record
  13 May

Cox wins third straight Eastern Credit Union 15k

Levi Heath appraoches the finish to claim top spot in the boys Under 12 category during the annual Eastern Credit Union road race 5k in a time of 22:31. See article …
Cox wins third straight Eastern Credit Union 15k Cox wins third straight Eastern Credit Union 15k
  13 May

Abilene doubles for Durant, Sterling

Kamaria Durant captured the Abilene Track Classic women's sprint double at the Larry Gomes Stadium, in Arima, yesterday. The Simplex sprinter topped the 100 metres dash in 11.51 seconds and the 200m in 24-flat. See article …
Abilene doubles for Durant, Sterling Abilene doubles for Durant, Sterling
  12 May

Robinson, Forde win Atlantic Primary School 3K

Kevin Robinson from Cumana AC and Kaleigh Forde from Dunross Preparatory topped the field of 214 primary school athletes who ran in Mayaro on Wednesday in the Atlantic National Primary Schools 3K Road Race, the opening event in this season's primary school athletics. See article …
Robinson, Forde win Atlantic Primary School 3K Robinson, Forde win Atlantic Primary School 3K
  11 May

Zenith’s Horsford, Kennedy and Franklyn bag gold

Reigning Carifta Games javelin champion Tyriq Horsford continues to maintain his progress to become one of the leading javelin throwers in the world after he starred on Saturday at the Field Events, Hurdles and Masters Championships, where he won gold in the men's event at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Mucurapo. See article …
Zenith’s Horsford, Kennedy and Franklyn bag gold Zenith’s Horsford, Kennedy and Franklyn bag gold
  10 May

Roberts strikes NEC gold

Kareem Roberts captured men's high jump gold at the Northeast Conference (NEC) Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Maryland, USA, on the weekend. The Long Island University (LIU) Brooklyn senior cleared the bar at 2.02 metres. See article …
Roberts strikes NEC gold Roberts strikes NEC gold
  10 May

Robinson, Forde top Atlantic 3K road race

KEVIN Robinson from Cumana AC and Kaleigh Forde from Dunross Prep topped the field of 214 primary school athletes who competed in Mayaro on Wednesday in the Atlantic National Primary Schools 3K Road Race. The event is the opener in the 2018 primary school athletics season. See article …
Robinson, Forde top Atlantic 3K road race Robinson, Forde top Atlantic 3K road race
  09 May

Durant defends Abilene sprint title

Kamaria Durant is expected to defend her Abilene Track Classic women's 100 metres title at the Larry Gomes Stadium, in Arima, on Saturday. The Simplex sprinter was victorious last year in 11.72 seconds, and is tipped to repeat her success in 2018. Durant is also listed for action in the 200m event. See article …
Durant defends Abilene sprint title Durant defends Abilene sprint title
  09 May

Track star Burns gets his degree

T&T's well-decorated sprinter Marc Burns graduated on Sunday with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Exercise Science from Auburn University, Alabama in the United States. See article …
Track star Burns gets his degree Track star Burns gets his degree
  05 May

Richards happy to duck under 20-seconds

T&T's international sprinting sensation Jereem 'The Dream" Richards recorded a season's best 19.99 seconds to finish second in the men's 200 metres run on debut at the 2018 edition of the IAAF Diamond League meeting which fired off in Doha, Qatar, yesterday. See article …
Richards happy to duck under 20-seconds Richards happy to duck under 20-seconds
  04 May

Jereem makes Diamond League debut today

COMMONWEALTH Games gold medallist Jereem Richards will make his debut in the Diamond League when the 2018 edition begins in Doha, Qatar, today.  See article …
Jereem makes Diamond League debut today Jereem makes Diamond League debut today
  04 May

Jereem grabs Diamond League silver in 19.99

ArticleText See article …
 Jereem grabs Diamond League silver in 19.99  Jereem grabs Diamond League silver in 19.99
  04 May

Richards 2nd in Diamond League 200m

COMMONWEALTH 200m champion, TT's Jereem Richards ran a season's best time of 19.99 secs, in a windy race, to place second at the 2018 Diamond League in Doha, Qatar yesterday. See article …
Richards 2nd in Diamond League 200m Richards 2nd in Diamond League 200m
  03 May

Gold, silver for Morain

Moriba Morain earned gold at the Leon Johnson Invitational track and field meet in Louisiana, USA, last weekend. The Trinidad and Tobago sprinter stopped the clock at 21.26 seconds for victory in the men's 200 metres. Morain also picked up silver in the 100m dash in 10.48. See article …
 Gold, silver for Morain  Gold, silver for Morain
  03 May

Cox tops St Lucia 10K

Fresh from his victory in Sunday's Point Fortin 11K, Curtis Cox captured the Dennery Waterfall Run 10K men's title, in St Lucia, on Tuesday. The veteran Trinidad and Tobago runner completed the course in 36 minutes, 47 seconds. See article …
Cox tops St Lucia 10K Cox tops St Lucia 10K
  02 May

Walters, Singuineau, St Hillaire shine

Ruebin Walters struck gold in the men's 110 metres hurdles at the Louisiana State University (LSU) Invitational meet in Louisiana, USA, last Saturday. The University of Alabama student stopped the clock at 13.54 seconds. See article …
Walters, Singuineau, St Hillaire shine Walters, Singuineau, St Hillaire shine
  01 May

Richards makes IAAF Diamond League debut

T&T's Jereem Richards is set to make his debut at the IAAF Diamond League on Friday in the capital city of Qatar, Doha. See article …
Richards makes IAAF Diamond League debut Richards makes IAAF Diamond League debut
         
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