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  29 Jun

TT athletes motivated despite 10-month wait for Rio rewards

Ten months have elapsed since Keshorn Walcott, Akeem Stewart and Nyoshia Cain earned medals at the Olympic Games and Paralympics in Brazil but the trio has yet to receive any reward from the Government for their medal-winning performances. See article …
TT athletes motivated despite 10-month wait for Rio rewards TT athletes motivated despite 10-month wait for Rio rewards
  28 Jun

NAAA boss hails TT women’s athletes

PRESIDENT of the National Association of Athletics Administration (NAAA), Ephraim Serrette, yesterday heaped praise on the national female athletes after some fine performances at the NGC/Sagicor NAAA National Senior Championships held at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Mucurapo, last weekend. See article …
NAAA boss hails TT women’s athletes
  26 Jun

Jereem Sizzles - 200 gold in championship record time

Jereem Richards captured the NGC/Sagicor/NAAA National Open Track and Field Championship men's 200 metres title, at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain, yesterday. The Abilene sprinter completed the half-lap race in 20.15 seconds—a new championship record. See article …
Jereem Sizzles - 200 gold in championship record time Jereem Sizzles - 200 gold in championship record time
  26 Jun

Ahye cops National sprint double

National sprint queen Michelle Lee Ahye continued her domination of the track with gold in the 200m final yesterday at the NAAA National Senior Championships which came to an end at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, Mucurapo. See article …
Ahye cops National sprint double
  25 Jun

AHYE IN RECORD RUN!

Michelle-Lee Ahye and Khalifa St Fort were in the spotlight as records tumbled in the NGC/Sagicor/NAAA National Open Track and Field Championship women's 100 metres final, at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain, late yesterday. See article …
AHYE IN RECORD RUN! AHYE IN RECORD RUN!
  25 Jun

Ahye doubles up with 200m title

Top T&T sprinter Michelle- Lee Ahye yesterday claimed victory in the 200 metres final to retain the double sprint titles (100 and 200 metres) she won last year at the NGC/Sagicor/NAAA National Championships at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Mucurapo. See article …
Ahye doubles up with 200m title Ahye doubles up with 200m title
  25 Jun

Ahye steals spotlight with 100m record

MICHELLE-LEE Ahye broke the national women's 100-metre record on her way to the title, while Emmanuel Callender won his first national 100m title at the NGC/Sagicor Open Championships at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Mucurapo, yesterday. See article …
Ahye steals spotlight with 100m record Ahye steals spotlight with 100m record
  25 Jun

NGC Sagicor NAAA National Open Track and Field Championships

The country's best track and field athletes will be on show this weekend at the NGC/Sagicor/NAAA National Open Track and Field Championships, battling for selection on the Trinidad and Tobago team for the August 4-13 IAAF World Championships in London, England. See article …
NGC Sagicor NAAA National Open Track and Field Championships NGC Sagicor NAAA National Open Track and Field Championships
  24 Jun

Ahye retains title in record time - Callender reigns as men’s sprint king

The Rebirth champion runner held-off a very strong field to win the women's 100 metres crown with a new national and championship record time of 10.82 seconds on the Second day of the NGC/Sagicor/NAAA National Open Track and Field Championships out at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, Mucurapo, last night. See article …
Ahye retains title in record time - Callender reigns as men’s sprint king Ahye retains title in record time - Callender reigns as men’s sprint king
  24 Jun

Cedenio, Solomon, Williams cruise into 400 finals

Jarrin Solomon was the fastest on show in the qualifying round of the NGC/Sagicor/NAAA National Open Track and Field Championship men's 400 metres event, at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain, late yesterday. See article …
Cedenio, Solomon, Williams cruise into 400 finals Cedenio, Solomon, Williams cruise into 400 finals
  22 Jun

NAAA to crown new sprint king

A new sprint champion will be crowned at this weekend's National Gas Company (NGC)/ Sagicor/National Association of Athletics Administrations (NAAA) Open Track & Field Championships, as defending champion Richard Thompson will not face the starter in the men's 100 metres event. See article …
NAAA to crown new sprint king NAAA to crown new sprint king
  22 Jun

Thomas targets #7

Mikel Thomas is a six-time national champion in the men's 110 metres hurdles. On Saturday, at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain, the 29-year-old athlete will bid for title number seven. See article …
Thomas targets #7 Thomas targets #7
  22 Jun

Ato Boldon to bring fresh eyes to NASCAR

Ato Boldon, the retired Olympic sprinter and NBC Olympic analyst will join NBC Sports Group's NASCAR broadcast team as a features contributor beginning next week. His NASCAR on NBC debut will be July 1 during coverage at Daytona International Speedway. See article …
Ato Boldon to bring fresh eyes to NASCAR Ato Boldon to bring fresh eyes to NASCAR
  22 Jun

Ahye, Cedenio defend - Bledman tipped; Thompson skips 2017 season

Michelle-Lee Ahye and Machel Cedenio open their NGC/Sagicor National Open Track and Field Championship title defences at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain, this evening. See article …
Ahye, Cedenio defend - Bledman tipped; Thompson skips 2017 season Ahye, Cedenio defend - Bledman tipped; Thompson skips 2017 season
  22 Jun

Jehue looks to jump-start 2017 season

FORMER World Championship 400m hurdles champion Jehue Gordon will use the National Open Championships this weekend to kickstart his season after battling persistent health issues over the past two years. See article …
Jehue looks to jump-start 2017 season
  21 Jun

Landeau ready for 800 defence

Nicholas Landeau warmed up for the defence of his NGC/Sagicor National Open Championship men's 800 metres title with a new personal best at the Watford Gold Standard meet, in England, last Wednesday. See article …
Landeau ready for 800 defence Landeau ready for 800 defence
  19 Jun

Bascombe cruises to heptathlon title...as James, Charles claim 11-12 heptathlon 1-2

T&T's Shaniqua Bascombe claimed the title in the 13-14 Girls Heptathlon event at yesterday's North, Central American and Caribbean (NACAC) Athlete Age Group Championship at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, Mucurapo. See article …
Bascombe cruises to heptathlon title...as James, Charles claim 11-12 heptathlon 1-2 Bascombe cruises to heptathlon title...as James, Charles claim 11-12 heptathlon 1-2
  19 Jun

Callender home for ‘Nationals’

Emmanuel Callender, the Jamaica-based Trinidad and Tobago sprinter, is ready for his country's National Open Championships. See article …
Callender home for ‘Nationals’ Callender home for ‘Nationals’
  19 Jun

Pereira, Francis win Precision Fitness T&T 5K

Despite the inclement weather, Colin Pereira blazed the field to win the first annual Precision Fitness T&T 5K Road Race, in a time 15 minutes and 35 seconds, on Saturday out at the Queen's Park Savannah, Port-of-Spain. See article …
Pereira, Francis win Precision Fitness T&T 5K Pereira, Francis win Precision Fitness T&T 5K
  19 Jun

Pereira, Regis lift OWTU 20k titles

The storm was on everybody's mind this Labour Day morning but it was Collin Pereira who did the damage, running away with his first OWTU Butler 20K Run title in a time of one hour, 12 minutes 22 seconds from San Fernando to Fyzabad. The athletes revelled in the cool conditions. See article …
Pereira, Regis lift OWTU 20k titles
  18 Jun

NACAC relay gold for T&T - McKay, Bascombe in pole position

Anthony Diaz, Shakeem McKay, Malika Coutain and Shaniqua Bascombe combined for gold for Trinidad and Tobago in the mixed 13-14 4x100 metres relay on day one of the NLCB North American, Central American and Caribbean (NACAC) Age Group Championships at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain, yesterday. See article …
NACAC relay gold for T&T - McKay, Bascombe in pole position NACAC relay gold for T&T - McKay, Bascombe in pole position
  18 Jun

LEBRON, BASCOMBE GOLDEN - T&T capture NACAC Age Group team title

Lebron James and Shaniqua Bascombe were golden for Trinidad and Tobago at the NLCB North American, Central American and Caribbean (NACAC) Age Group Championships, at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain, yesterday. See article …
LEBRON, BASCOMBE GOLDEN - Trinidad and Tobago capture NACAC Age Group team title LEBRON, BASCOMBE GOLDEN - Trinidad and Tobago capture NACAC Age Group team title
  18 Jun

TT capture gold on rainy NACAC opening day

TRINIDAD and Tobago captured gold in a new championship record in the mixed 4x100-metre relay 13-14 age group category, on the opening day of the North American, Central American and Caribbean (NACAC) Athletic Age Group Championships at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, yesterday. See article …
TT capture gold on rainy NACAC opening day
  17 Jun

Quow wins again in Canada

RENNY QUOW won his second race in Canada this season when he crossed the line in 45.81 seconds for top spot in Wednesday's New Balance Speed River Inferno men's 400 metres, in the city of Guelph, southwestern Ontario. See article …
Quow wins again in Canada Quow wins again in Canada
  17 Jun

Over 300 go after Cox OWTU title tomorrow

Organisers are expecting a field of over 300 runners to challenge defending champion Curtis Cox in the Open (men and women) divisions 20 km run tomorrow. See article …
Over 300 go after Cox OWTU title tomorrow
  17 Jun

NACAC Age Group Championships today

A BUSY weekend of track and field continues today and tomorrow from 9 am each day, when the North American, Central American and Caribbean (NACAC) Athletic Age Group Championships are held at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Mucurapo. See article …
NACAC Age Group Championships today
  14 Jun

WALCOTT 3RD IN TURKU

Keshorn Walcott produced a fine performance at the Paavo Nurmi Games IAAF World Challenge meet in Turku, Finland, yesterday. The 2012 Olympic champion landed the spear 86.48 metres to capture men's javelin bronze. See article …
WALCOTT 3RD IN TURKU WALCOTT 3RD IN TURKU
  14 Jun

St Fort within sight of senior success

Khalifa St Fort has signed off her junior career, at least as far as competing at the national championship goes. On the weekend, 19-year-old St Fort retained her girl's U-20 title in the 100m dash with a convincing 11.40 seconds run in the final which was far off from her national junior record of 11.16 but also well beneath the Pan American Junior standard for 2017. See article …
St Fort within sight of senior success St Fort within sight of senior success
  14 Jun

Walcott, Solomon get bronze

T&T's Keshorn Walcott and Jarrin Solomon bagged bronze medals at the 55th Paavo Nurmi Games, an IAAF World Challenge Meeting in Turku, Finland, yesterday. See article …
Walcott, Solomon get bronze Walcott, Solomon get bronze
  12 Jun

Baptiste wins at Bolt farewell

Kelly-Ann Baptiste was in winners' row at the JN/Racers Grand Prix meet in Kingston, Jamaica, on Saturday night. The Trinidad and Tobago track star struck gold in the women's 100 metres dash in 11.13 seconds, beating American Jenna Prandini (11.16) and Jamaican Natasha Morrison (11.26) to the line. See article …
Baptiste wins at Bolt farewell Baptiste wins at Bolt farewell
  12 Jun

Bolt of inspiration

It's 11.15 on Saturday night and Usain Bolt has just run the final competitive race in his homeland. As expected he wins and wins handsomely, the flash time of 9.65 seconds too good to be true as it is officially recorded as 10.03. See article …
Bolt of inspiration Bolt of inspiration
  12 Jun

Elcock takes 200 thriller

In a classic battle, pitting 100 speed against 400 strength, Jerod Elcock outsprinted his Abilene teammate Jacob St Clair in the NGC NAAA National Junior Track and Field Championship boys' under-20 200 metres final at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain, yesterday. See article …
Elcock takes 200 thriller Elcock takes 200 thriller
  12 Jun

Elcock just misses triple sprint gold

Jerod Elcock completed the Boys Under-20 sprint double yesterday at the NGC/NAAA National Junior Championships at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, Mucurapo. Elcock, who won a tight 100m final on Saturday, was back on the track for the half-lap event and again executed well to seize the gold in a thrilling finish. See article …
Elcock just misses triple sprint gold
  11 Jun

St Fort, Horsford, Roach impress at Junior ‘Nationals’

Double Carifta champion Khalifa St Fort blew away her competition yesterday to clinch the Girls Under-20 100m crown at yesterday's NGC/NAAA National Junior Championships at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, Mucurapo. See article …
St Fort, Horsford, Roach impress at Junior ‘Nationals’ St Fort, Horsford, Roach impress at Junior ‘Nationals’
  10 Jun

Williams exits NCAA 400m

Trinidad and Tobago quarter-miler Domonique Williams bowed out of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division 1 Outdoor Track and Field Championship women's 400 metre event in the semi-final round, in Eugene, Oregon, USA, on Thursday night. See article …
Williams exits NCAA 400m Williams exits NCAA 400m
  10 Jun

St Fort, Horsford cop gold at Junior Champs

Khalifa St Fort and Tyriq Horsford entered as favourites to win their respective events and they did not disappoint, copping gold at the National Gas Company (NGC)/National Association of Athletic Administrations of T&T (NAAATT) Junior Track and Field Championships, yesterday at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port-of-Spain. See article …
St Fort, Horsford cop gold at Junior Champs St Fort, Horsford cop gold at Junior Champs
  10 Jun

Walters bags NCAA silver - Jereem Richards takes bronze in 200m

Ruebin Walters and Jereem Richards enjoyed podium finishes at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division 1 Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon, USA, on Friday night. See article …
Walters bags NCAA silver - Jereem Richards takes bronze in 200m Walters bags NCAA silver - Jereem Richards takes bronze in 200m
  10 Jun

The Jewel of St Agnes Anglican School

With her exploits over the past two years, 11 year old Janika Jordan has won the adoration of her school, her community of Diamond Vale and that of her friends and family. See article …
The Jewel of St Agnes Anglican School The Jewel of St Agnes Anglican School
  10 Jun

Elcock, St Fort sizzle

Jerod Elcock and Khalifa St Fort captured the NGC NAAA National Junior Track and Field Championship under-20 100 metres titles at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain, yesterday. See article …
Elcock, St Fort sizzle Elcock, St Fort sizzle
  10 Jun

Khalifa at National Jr Champs this weekend

THE MONTH of national track and field competitions will continue this weekend as the National Gas Company (NGC)-sponsored National Junior Championships are slated to take place today and tomorrow. See article …
Khalifa at National Jr Champs this weekend
  09 Jun

Walcott, Ahye get bronze at Rome Diamond League

Javelin thrower Keshorn Walcott and sprinter Michelle Lee Ahye both produced impressive performances that earned them bronze medals at their respective events at yesterday's Diamond League in Rome, Italy. See article …
Walcott, Ahye get bronze at Rome Diamond League Walcott, Ahye get bronze at Rome Diamond League
  09 Jun

Bronze for Walcott, Ahye in Rome

THE Trinidad and Tobago duo of Keshorn Walcott and Michelle- Lee Ahye, both claimed bronze medals at the prestigious IAAF Diamond League in Rome, yesterday. See article …
Bronze for Walcott, Ahye in Rome
  08 Jun

St Fort, Gittens home for Junior Champs

Khalifa St Fort heads the list of talented teens who will be on show at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain this weekend, at the NGC NAAA National Junior Track and Field Championships. See article …
St Fort, Gittens home for Junior Champs St Fort, Gittens home for Junior Champs
  08 Jun

Port of Spain crowned Atlantic National Primary School champions

PORT OF SPAIN Zone emerged victorious when the 2017 Atlantic National Primary Schools Track and Field Championships was held at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Mucurapo, yesterday. See article …
Port of Spain crowned Atlantic National Primary School champions Port of Spain crowned Atlantic National Primary School champions
  08 Jun

Richards, Walters in NCAA medal hunt

Jereem Richards will bid for the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division 1 Outdoor Track and Field Championship men's 200 metres title in Eugene, Oregon, USA, tonight. The Trinidad and Tobago athlete has been drawn in lane five. See article …
Richards, Walters in NCAA medal hunt Richards, Walters in NCAA medal hunt
  08 Jun

Golden Gala bronze

Keshorn Walcott and Michelle-Lee Ahye both earned bronze medals at the Golden Gala IAAF Diamond League meet in Rome, Italy, yesterday. See article …
Golden Gala bronze Golden Gala bronze
  07 Jun

Joseph, Fox stand out at Juvenile Champs

Darius Joseph (Eastonians) and Natasha Fox (Pt Fortin New Jets) were the stand-out performers at the 2017 NGC/NAAATT National Juvenile Track and Field Championships at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, Mucurapo, on the weekend. See article …
Joseph, Fox stand out at Juvenile Champs Joseph, Fox stand out at Juvenile Champs
  07 Jun

Walcott, Ahye ready for Rome Diamond League meet

T&T's Keshorn Walcott returns to action tomorrow resuming his rivalry with some of the world's leading javelin throwers at the fourth meeting in the IAAF Diamond League at the Golden Gala Pietro Mennea in Rome, Italy. See article …
Walcott, Ahye ready for Rome Diamond League meet Walcott, Ahye ready for Rome Diamond League meet
  06 Jun

Regis, Deonanan victorious at CariFin Cross Country

CHRISTINE Regis and Kris Deonanan won the women's and men's titles respectively, when the 26th running of the CariFin (Caribbean Financial Institutions) Games Cross Country event took place at the Sevilla Golf Course in Couva, on May 28. See article …
Regis, Deonanan victorious at CariFin Cross Country
  05 Jun

Cain strikes 100m gold in World qualifier

Nyoshia Cain on Saturday night added another medal to her tally, striking gold in the women's 100 metres T43/44 event at the United States Paralympics Track and Field National Championships in California, USA. See article …
Cain strikes 100m gold in World qualifier Cain strikes 100m gold in World qualifier
  05 Jun

Golden in Grenada - Whitsuntide wins for Murray, Durant, Telesford, James

Cherisse Murray continued her fine run of form with victory at the Whitsuntide Games in Grenada, on Sunday. The Trinidad and Tobago field athlete whipped her rivals in the women's shot put, seizing gold with a personal best 15.35 metres—a new Games record. See article …
Golden in Grenada - Whitsuntide wins for Murray, Durant, Telesford, James Golden in Grenada - Whitsuntide wins for Murray, Durant, Telesford, James
  04 Jun

BLEDMAN’S BOSTON BOOST - Victory too for Baptiste at Adidas Games

Keston Bledman bolted to gold at the Adidas Boost Boston Games in the United States yesterday. Running on an elevated track on Charles Street between Boston Common and the Public Garden, the Trinidad and Tobago track star sprinted to the line in 10.21 seconds to capture the men's 100 metres title. See article …
BLEDMAN’S BOSTON BOOST - Victory too for Baptiste at Adidas Games LEDMAN’S BOSTON BOOST - Victory too for Baptiste at Adidas Games
  05 Jun

Deonanan conquers CariFin series with Cross Country title

Guardian Group's Kris Deonanan and ANSA Financial Services employee Christine Regis trumped the rest of the pack at the 26th Caribbean Financial Institutions' (CariFin) Games —cross-country run on May 28, at the Sevilla Golf Course in Couva. See article …
Deonanan conquers CariFin series with Cross Country title Deonanan conquers CariFin series with Cross Country title
  04 Jun

Cain golden at US Para Champs - UK wins for Richards, Horsford

Nyoshia Cain struck gold in the women's 200 metres T43/44 event at the United States Paralympics Track and Field National Championships in California, USA, on Friday. The Trinidad and Tobago sprinter got to the line in 28.22 seconds. See article …
Cain golden at US Para Champs - UK wins for Richards, Horsford Cain golden at US Para Champs - UK wins for Richards, Horsford
  04 Jun

Weekes ends Carifin unbeaten - Deonanan, Regis, Harrikissoon take other titles

KRIS Deonanan and Christine Regis were crowned the 2017 Carifin Games' Best Overall Male and Female runners, respectively, after winning their divisions in the season-ending Cross-Country Run on the Sevilla Golf Course in Caroni last weekend. See article …
Weekes ends Carifin unbeaten - Deonanan, Regis, Harrikissoon take other titles Weekes ends Carifin unbeaten - Deonanan, Regis, Harrikissoon take other titles
  04 Jun

TTOC places emphasis on gender equality

THE FIRST ever gender equal TTOC (Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee) Executive is an important step forward if the TTOC's Future is Female initiative is to be taken seriously. See article …
TTOC places emphasis on gender equality
  03 Jun

Joseph stands out at Juvenile Champs…double gold, record for Eastonians athlete

Darius Joseph emerged as a standout on day one of the NGC National Juvenile Track and Field Championships at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain, yesterday. The Eastonians athlete secured two gold medals. See article …
Joseph stands out at Juvenile Champs…double gold, record for Eastonians athlete Joseph stands out at Juvenile Champs…double gold, record for Eastonians athlete
  02 Jun

Romeo hits 18 in Cuba

Hezekiel Romeo hit the 18-metre mark for the first time in his career at the Barrientos Memorial meet in Havana, Cuba, on Sunday.  See article …
Romeo hits 18 in Cuba Romeo hits 18 in Cuba
  01 Jun

Lewis: Queen’s Baton visit a great success

The visit of the Queen's Baton to T&T was described as a success by T&T Commonwealth Games Association (T&TCGA) president, Brian Lewis. See article …
Lewis: Queen’s Baton visit a great success Lewis: Queen’s Baton visit a great success
         
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