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REASON TO SUPPORT
4x4 title an eye-opener, says Solomon
Kwame Laurence :: Trinidad Express :: 14.08.2017A lack of support has been a common theme for Trinidad and Tobago athletes at the 2017 IAAF World Championships here in London, England. Yesterday, Jarrin Solomon, Jereem "The Dream" Richards, Machel Cedenio and anchorman Lalonde Gordon let their feet do the talking, addressing the powers-that-be with gold in the men's 4x400 metres relay.
Solomon, the leadoff runner for T&T, told the Express he is optimistic about a change of attitude.
"Hopefully, this is an eye-opener. When they do support us, they're not wasting their money. When the tax-payers are paying their money it's going to good athletes. We have heart, we have drive. Especially guys like Jereem Richards…if he gets the support he's going to be an Olympic champion. He's got a lot of talent, so if he gets the right support, there's nothing he can't do.
"I want the authorities and the Government to understand," Solomon continued, "that we put out our blood, sweat and tears for the country. When they support, it's not a waste of money.
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RACE ON: Trinidad and Tobago's anchorman Lalonde Gordon, second left, receives the baton from teammate Machel Cedenio, centre, and sets off in pursuit of USA's Fred Kerley on the final leg of yesterday's Men's 4x400m relay final at the World Championships in London Stadium, London, England. T&T struck gold in a national record of 2:58.12 ahead of the USA (2:58.61) while the bronze went to Great Britain, anchored by Martyn Rooney, left, in a season's best 2:59.00. --Photo: AP
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