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Hagley takes NAAA Cross CountryTrinidad Guardian :: 08.12.2016Matthew Hagley of the TT Defence Force retained the Men's title at the 2016 NAAA Cross Country Championships at the Queen's Park Savannah, Port of Spain on Sunday. In the men's 10Km, Hagley ran a strong second half to take the gold medal in 36 minutes, 32 seconds, well ahead of Shirvan Baboolal of Richard Jones Racing in 36:37 while Collin Pereira of Mayaro was third 37:03. The South East Port of Spain Secondary past student opted to start slowly as veteran Errol Williams took the early lead in the five lap event and was ahead at the first lap. Baboolal was in second ahead of another veteran Jules La Rode (Penal) and Elvis Turner (Tobago Falcons). Hagley was in fifth. The soldier made his bid for gold in the third lap and entered the final stretch in front of Queen's Royal College with a five metre lead over Baboolal. Hagley, a civil engineering student at the University of T&T, took the top spot to claim his third National Cross Country title. After the race Hagley said he was elated with his victory. "Today 's performance was pretty good.The guys were competitive. I had some rough times this week because I had exams and I had to take down my training because I had to put in some studies. " He noted "My intention was to sit back and watch the race unfold. My plan was to go ahead at lap three and take it from there." The 30 year old is looking forward to the new year. " Meanwhile, Samantha Shukla (Richard Jones Racing) secured the women's 8km crown in 34:56 with April Francis (Abilene Wildcats), 39:33 and Michaelene Williams (UTT), 47:59 winning the minor medals. Shukla took an early lead in the first lap and extended her advantage in the four lap race. Veteran Wendy Shallow (Trinidad and Tobago Road Runners), 38:26 was fourth ahead of Roxanne Mc Kenna (TTRR), 49:54, Shirnell Ettiene (UTT), 51:05, Kechelle Douglas (UTT), 52.04, Sheena Maraj (TTRR) 52:54, Riguell Richards (FAST), 56.54 and Judy Alexander (TTRR), 58:03. Shukla overcame a bothersome calf muscle to secure the win. The South East Port of Spain Secondary/St. Joseph Convent, Port of Spain graduate was thankful for her triumph. I have been working with an injured left calf since last week and it affected me in the second lap. I had to talk to myself and tell myself don't stop as I and to keep going and still run a competitive race." RESULTS Open Women (Four Laps-8km):
20-29: 1st Shirnell Ettienne (UTT), 2nd Kechelle Douglas (UTT), 3rd Riguell Richards (FAST) 30-39: 1st Roxanne McKenna (TTRR), 2nd Sheena Maraj (TTRR), 3rd Pearl Hamilton (Palo Seco) 40-49: 1st Wendy Shallow (TTRR), 2nd Judy Alexander (TTRR), 3rd Suzanne Bobb-O'Brien (Air Bon Sonics) Team: 1st Trinidad and Tobago Road Runners (TTRR), 2nd University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT) Men (Five Laps-10km):
Photos courtesy - SPORTSCORE TOBAGO Taken at the 2016 NAAA Cross Country Championships at the Queen's Park Savannah, Port of Spain on Sunday, December 4. |
![]() Enlarge Image Matthew Hagley of the T&T Defence Force ![]() |
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