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'Athlete Talks' growing

'Athlete Talks' growing

10,000-plus viewers for Boldon episode

31.08.2020

Covid-19 has turned the world upside down. The global pandemic, however, has also spawned innovation. The sporting world has seen the introduction of bio-secure bubbles, a move that has facilitated CPL cricket here in Trinidad and Tobago... Read More See Article

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NGC symposium moulds well-rounded athletes

NGC symposium moulds well-rounded athletes

28.08.2020

NGC recently hosted an online career and life skills development symposium for athletes from its youth elite programme (YEP). The programme was launched in 2017 by NGC, in partnership with the National Association of Athletics Administrations (NAAA). Read More See Article

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Mentor Morris

Mentor Morris

Ato praises Ian for Barcelona role

28.08.2020

At the 1992 Barcelona Games, Ato Boldon did not enjoy the Olympic debut he had anticipated. Just 18 at the time, Boldon exited in the opening round of the 100 metres event, and suffered the same fate in the 200. The double blow was cushioned, however, by a 30-year-old teammate. Read More See Article

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Hard to gauge

Hard to gauge

Callender's Covid competition challenges

25.08.2020

Trinidad and Tobago sprinter Emmanuel Callender finished second in the men's 200 metres event at the Velocity Fest 6 meet inÊKingston, Jamaica, on Saturday. Read More See Article

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Bolt tests positive for covid19

Bolt tests positive for covid19

24.08.2020

JAMAICAN sprint legend Usain Bolt has denied testing positive for covid19. Reports coming out of Jamaica on Monday said the eight-time Olympic gold medallist was self quarantining at home after contracting the virus. Read More See Article

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Coach Lendore

Coach Lendore

T&T quarter-miler wearing two hats

21.08.2020

Deon Lendore is wearing two hats at his training base in Texas, USA. "I've recently taken a volunteer coaching position at Texas A&M University," the Trinidad and Tobago quartermiler told the Express. Read More See Article

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Closer to the top

Closer to the top

Cedenio 5th in Track League 400

20.08.2020

Trinidad and Tobago quartermiler Machel Cedenio is 25th on the 2020 world outdoor performance list, thanks to his 45.86 seconds season-opener on August 8. Read More See Article

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'Greatest moment'

'Greatest moment'

Boldon remembers 2001 Edmonton relay silver

17.08.2020

Ato Boldon has a long list of accolades next to his name. Among the Trinidad and Tobago sprinter's achievements during a sparkling track career were four Olympic medals, a 200 metres world title, and Commonwealth 100m gold in a Games record time of 9.88 seconds. Read More See Article

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Raring to go

Raring to go

Walters keen to return to Alabama training base

14.08.2020

Ruebin Walters is desperate to return to his base in Alabama, USA. Stranded in Trinidad and Tobago as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, the 25-year-old sprint hurdler wants to resume his training programme at University of Alabama. Read More See Article

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Doldron viewing today at Tacarigua

Doldron viewing today at Tacarigua

13.08.2020

A public viewing of Ken Doldron's body takes place this afternoon, between 2.30 and 3.30, at Belgrove's Funeral Home in Tacarigua. A wake for the former athletics boss will follow at the family home, 323 Penguin Crescent, Maloney. Read More See Article

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Kenneth Doldron funeral on Saturday

Kenneth Doldron funeral on Saturday

12.08.2020

Retired Sgt Major WO1 Kenneth Doldron, who passed away at his the St Augustine Private Hospital on Sunday at the age of 80, will be laid to rest on Saturday Read More See Article

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Cedenio wins Georgia 400

Cedenio wins Georgia 400

11.08.2020

Machel Cedenio dominated the field in his 2020 season-opener in Georgia, USA, on Saturday. The Trinidad and Tobago quartermiler stopped the clock at 45.86 seconds for top spot in the American Track League 5 men's 400 metres event Read More See Article

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Doldron passes away

Doldron passes away

Former NAAA president 'worked tirelessly'

10.08.2020

Former athletics boss Ken Doldron has passed away. Doldron, who served as president of the then National Amateur Athletics Association (NAAA) between 2001 and 2006, died at hospital on Sunday. He was a career soldier, and retired as a Warrant Officer 1 (WO1). Read More See Article

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Big plans

Big plans

sub-45 in 2021

10.08.2020

Joshua St Clair is planning a breakout season in 2021.

St Clair was in fine form in 2017, earning boys' under-20 400 metres bronze at the Carifta Games, in Curacao. Read More See Article

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Lendore wins again

Lendore wins again

200 gold, 400 silver for T&T athlete

07.08.2020

Deon Lendore struck gold in the men's 200 metres event at the Back to the Track Series 3 meet, in Texas, USA, on Thursday. Lendore stopped the clock at 20.63 seconds for victory in section three and top spot overall. Read More See Article

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Eyeing eight

Eyeing eight

Richards keen to join 'The Club'

05.08.2020

As soon as Che Richards gets the opportunity, he will return home to Trinidad and Tobago. The long jumper has graduated with an LLB Hons degree from the University of Edinburgh, but is still in Scotland because of the closure of T&T's borders in response to the Covid-19 global pandemic. Read More See Article

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Wright team

Wright team

Inner circle key to Andwuelle's success

03.08.2020

Andwuelle Wright is preparing for his Olympic debut in Tokyo, Japan, next year. Had everything gone to plan, Wright would have competed in the Tokyo 2020 men's long jump final, yesterday. Read More See Article

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Fox gears up for US athletic career

Fox gears up for US athletic career

01.08.2020

REIGNING national junior 200 metres champion Jabari Fox is gearing up for a delayed start to his athletic freshman year at the University of Northern Iowa (UNI), United States. Read More See Article

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