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US-based Trinidad and Tobago sprinter Dan-Neil Telesford will be hoping his eventful year on the track will help to a strong finish this season in athletics competitions on the intercollegiate circuit.

The 100 and 200-metre sprinter who runs for Wiley College in Texas, was set to represent T&T at the recently concluded IAAF World Championships in Beijing, China but withdrew due to an injury he sustained.

The injury was a big blow, as he only recently made his debut in national colours in major competition, competing at the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto, Canada where he ran in the men’s 4x100m relay team that won the bronze medal after clocking 38.69 seconds.

“It felt great being on that medal podium,” he said.

“Seeing my countrymen supporting us and receiving that medal was such an honour. I would not exchange that moment for anything.”

Thesprinter was also very glad for the experience in Canada.

“It was my first time competing on a national team,” he told the Wiley College website.

“I have learnt a lot. Being at the Pan American Games was such an honour getting to represent my country. I went over there and did my best.”

The recent promotion to the national ranks was no fluke however, as last season at Wiley, he earned All-American honours after he finished second in the men’s 200m, third in the 4x100m relay and sixth in the 4x400m relay at the National Intercollegiate Athletics meet. He helped Wiley College finish 15th and win its second-consecutive Red River Athletic Conference Championship.

The athlete will be hoping to return from injury and continue his decent season.

“I’ve had a great experience this year,” he said.

“I must say thanks for all the support from my coaches… It wasn’t an easy journey, but with every success you must go through some trials.”

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