Michelle-Lee Ahye struck gold in the women’s 100 metres dash at the Meeting International de Sotteville, in France, yesterday. The Trinidad and Tobago track star stopped the clock at 11.25 seconds.
Ahye was the class of the field, leaving Kayla White and Natasha Morrison to battle for the runner-up spot. It was White who got the silver, the American crossing the line in 11.32 seconds. Morrison bagged bronze, the Jamaican clocking 11.36 to finish ahead of Gambia’s Gina Bass (11.40). Ahye was also victorious two Wednesdays ago, at the Irena Szewinska Memorial meet in Bydgoszcz, Poland, the 29-year-old sprinter clocking 11.33 seconds. She was back on the track last Tuesday at the Gyulai Istvan Memorial meet in Szekesfehervar, Hungary, finishing fifth in 11.09. Ahye is preparing for the July 23 to August 8 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, where she will compete in the 100m dash and the 4x100m relay. Another T&T athlete fine-tuning for the Tokyo Games, Asa Guevara last competed on June 27 at the Jacksonville Athletic Club (JAC) Golden Southeast Classic in Florida, USA. Guevara, who is part of the T&T men’s 4x400m squad for the Olympics, won the men’s 400 in Florida in 46.98 seconds. Reyare Thomas was also on show at the Golden Southeast Classic, the T&T sprinter finishing fifth in the women’s 100m final in 11.75 seconds. Thomas was second fastest in the qualifying round, getting home in a season’s best 11.49. On Sunday, July 4, Hilenn James won the women’s shot put event at the Kolo Extraligy Muzu a Zen meet, in the Czech Republic, the T&T athlete throwing the iron ball 14.96 metres. James was fifth in the discus with a 44.31m effort. Source: Daily Express, July 12, 2021
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National cyclist Nicholas Paul cemented his place at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games after producing a tenth place finish at the International Cycling Union (UCI) Track Cycling World Championships in Berlin, Germany, on Saturday.
In the opening men’s sprint qualifier (flying 200m), Paul, who holds the world record (9.1 seconds) in this event, qualified the sixth fastest in a blistering time of 9.556 seconds to advance to the next round. Topping the list of 28 cyclists were Dutch riders Harrie Lavreysen (9.253s) and Jeffrey Hoogland (9.322s) and Pole Mateusz Rudyk (9.434s) respectively. Against former World Cycling Centre teammate, Nien Hsing Hsieh (Chinese Taipei) in the 1/16 final, Paul emerged victorious and moved on to the 1/8 final. The TT speedster locked horns with Matthijs Buchli (Netherlands) and was unable to get past the "flying Dutchman", bringing to an end his hectic, but successful Olympic qualification campaign. Paul has now amassed the required Olympic qualifier points and maintained his position among the top 12 cyclists to affirm his spot at the Olympic Games in July. By qualification rules, he can also contest the men’s keirin event in Tokyo. He joins compatriots Kwesi Browne (keirin, sprint) and TT first-ever female Olympic cycling representative, Teniel Campbell (women’s road race) in Tokyo, completing TT’s largest cycling contingent at an Olympics, in almost 50 years. Trinidad & Tobago Laser Sailor, Andrew Lewis has secured his third Olympic qualification to represent the country at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
Lewis competed at the Hempel World Cup Series Miami which began on January 20. During the five-day regatta Lewis finished 2nd, 4th, 3rd, 5th, 8th, 8th and 17th . There were 40 sailors in the annual race fleet with 15 athletes from three countries vying for the Olympic berth. Although he placed 4th overall, Lewis out-sailed his rivals from Canada and Mexico who were also competing for country spots to qualify for Tokyo 2020. The Hempel World Cup Series in Miami had one qualification spot available for the Olympics. Commenting on his performance and qualification success, Lewis said, it was a long and difficult journey. “This was a long hard journey, especially after the accident. I am thankful to God and my team for helping me along this path. Yesterday was the anniversary of when I started training with my coach, Javier Hernandez Cebrian, what better way to celebrate it than my Olympic qualification.” He thanked his sponsors Atlantic, Tatil, Blue Waters, Republic Bank, as well as The Ministry of Sport & Youth Affairs and the Sport Company of Trinidad & Tobago. Lewis also expressed thanks to the people of Trinidad & Tobago for its continued love and support, messages and positive vibes. Source: The Loop, Jan 26, 2020 ALPINE SKIER BECOMES FIRST TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO ATHLETE TO COMPETE AT WINTER YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES1/20/2020 WITH THE TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO FLAG WAVING AND HER PARENTS CHEERING AT THE FINISH LINE, ABIGAIL VIEIRA MADE HISTORY BY BECOMING THE FIRST ATHLETE FROM THE DUAL-ISLAND CARIBBEAN NATION TO COMPETE AT A WINTER YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES. The 17-year-old Alpine skier was born in the United States but chose to represent her parents’ homeland at Lausanne 2020.A day after serving as Trinidad and Tobago’s flagbearer in the Opening Ceremony, Vieira competed in the women’s Super-G at Les Diablerets, the first medal event at Lausanne 2020.
She placed 42nd out of 62 competitors, finishing in 1 minute, 2.58 seconds. But neither the time nor the result mattered: representing the nation on the global stage was what counted most. “This is the greatest day for me,” Vieira said moments after crossing the finish line. “I wanted to ski for Trinidad because they never had a skier before at the Youth Olympics. “I just thought it would be a great opportunity to show that part of me. It’s very special to me because my parents are from Trinidad. Yes, I could have chosen the US but I can share more of my story this way.” Waiting to embrace Vieira at the finish were her father Richard, mother Allison and 19-year-old sister Ria. Her father serves as the chef de mission for the Trinidad and Tobago team, while her sister is the assistant coach. The family lives in Boston. “It is a crazy feeling,” Vieira said. “Today I have represented a part of me that has not been shown on slopes before. It is great to have my family there. LOCAL basketball talents Ashanti Phillips, Tyrik Singh and Shaquille Bertrand are now based in the US as the three players were granted athletic scholarships over the Juky/August vacation period to pursue their academic and athletic endeavours.
According to a press release issued by the National Basketball Federation of TT, Phillips of Stories of Success (SOS) Basketball Academy and Tyrik Singh, who was most recently a part of the Maloney Pacers Basketball Club and Youth Development Programme, both received scholarship opportunities following their participation in this year’s 25/8 Exposure Camp hosted annually by local non-profit organisation, Caribbean Hoops. Phillips, who is the first scholarship recipient out of SOS, suited up for the Sheridan College Generals, in Wyoming. The six-foot-two-inch player is excited about her new journey and looks forward to representing TT on the international stage. In her response to the fortuitous opportunity, Phillips said, “I was so excited that my dream turned into a reality. When I first heard about the scholarship opportunity, I was indeed shocked, but I was happy to put myself in a position to take my game to the next level.” Towering at six-foot-seven-inches, swingman Tyrik Singh committed to McCook Community College, in Nebraska. The former national Under-19 vice-captain also expressed elation upon receiving his scholarship. “I am extremely grateful for Caribbean Hoops and all the coaches that helped me get to the position that I am in currently,” Singh said. Singh also has positive sights on his academic pursuits. “In my final year at McCook, I will be receiving an associate of arts degree. When that occurs, my next step is to move on to a division one programme to finish my degree in business and play at the highest level” said the 21-year old. Meanwhile, Maloney Pacers’ Bertrand is now studying and playing at Central Arizona College (CAC) in Coolidge, Arizona. This came following a visit to TT by CAC’s men’s basketball programme coach, Tramaine Aaron, during the summer vacation. The Maloney-based club members were in full view of coach Aaron, along with former Pacers scholarship recipient, Sheldon Peterson. The sessions, which were organised by the club’s coach, Christopher Jackson, took place over a two-day period. As the sessions concluded, Bertrand was at the forefront to join the CAC Vaqueros. While his goal is to dominate on the court, Bertrand will also aim to advance himself academically in the field of sports management. Nicholas Paul wins the Cycling Sprint Gold Medal at the Pan American Games in Lima, Peru. Njisane Phillip takes the Silver Medal. Source: TTT Live Online
Trinidad and Tobago track star Michelle-Lee Ahye grabbed gold in the women’s 100 metres dash at the Meeting International de Liege, in Belgium, on Wednesday. The Carenage sprinter stopped the clock at 11.25 seconds. South Africa’s Tebogo Mamathu picked up silver in 11.38, with bronze going to Belgian Imke Vervaet (11.75).
Alena Brooks earned silver in the women’s 800m event, the T&T halfmiler completing her two laps of the track in two minutes, 03.42 seconds. Kenyan Emily Jerotich was victorious in 2:02.30. Third spot went to Elise Vanderelst, the Belgian getting home in a personal best 2:03.66. TT two-time Olympic medallist Keshorn Walcott has qualified for the 2019 IAAF World Championship after winning gold with a season-best 84.81m throw at the Virtain Urheilijoiden meet in Virrat, Finland today.
Walcott's golden throw saw him surpass the 2019 IAAF World Championship qualifying standard of 83m. It was Walcott's second gold medal win in Finland within seven days, yet a considerable upgrade from the 81.68m effort, which won him gold in Kuortane last week. The IAAF World Championships will be held in Doha, Qatar, from September 28 to October 6. Walcott has competed in the past three World Championships, with his best showing in London 2017, where he placed seventh (84.48m). He will return to action with another Finnish meet in Turku on June 11. Source: Newsday, June 2019 |
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