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Doping cases have dominated the sporting headlines in the region as of late. It is a highly specialised and often misunderstood area of law that appeals to not only lawyers and law students, but the public at large. In this article, I set out the three sure-fire ways to lose …

“In light of this persistent negative narrative, I am compelled to inform the national community that […] no member of the team tested positive for an anabolic steroid, masking agent, or any other substance that may suggest an intention to cheat or to gain an unfair competitive advantage over his …

So you had already mentally banked a cycling medal for Trinidad and Tobago at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and today’s news of an alleged doping violation made your stomach turn like a bad Ponche de Creme? Yep. On Boxing Day night, the Pan American Games organisers sent word that …

“I use this opportunity, as legal representative for one of the cyclists on the Trinidad and Tobago team, to state that the assertion of and ensuing consequences of an anti-doping rule violation has been legally contested and is currently under judicial consideration before an arbitral body…” The following press statement …

Steve Burnett competed extensively for Trinidad and Tobago in bodybuilding in the 1960s and early 1970s. He was Trinidad’s first Mr World, winning the competition in 1971, while the United States had their first black Mr World in 1974. Steve competed with the world’s best, who at the time included …

A world record. The pinnacle for any sportsman because no one—ever—has gone as fast, as high, as far or lifted as much, in the history of mankind. Trinidad and Tobago has a lot of medals in its proud sporting history, gold that belie its size relative to its competitors. But …

The legal team of Jamaican sprinter Briana Williams has released a statement seeking an expedited hearing with the Jamaican Independent Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel after the World Under-20 gold-medallist tested positive for the banned diuretic hydrochlorothiazide.  The sprinter, who is coached by four-time Olympic medalist Ato Boldon, blames cold and flu …

Usain Bolt came on the sprinting scene as a highly talented 15-year-old with an awkward running style. Today, a decade and a half later as he prepares to say farewell to track and field, the Leo St Leo has, under the guiding hand of home-based Jamaican coach Glen Mills, changed …

Usain St Leo Bolt turns 33 tomorrow. As a birthday salute to the Caribbean’s most decorated sprinting legend, Wired868 shares this tribute with our readers. The original version of this story was written for a now disappeared magazine just over two years ago when the Jamaican icon finally bowed out …

Former top Trinidad and Tobago sprinter and hurdler Thora Andrews, nee Best, passed away in Beaumont, Texas, on Saturday. The 73-year-old former national long-jump title-holder was the first Trinidad and Tobago female athlete to win a medal at a major international meet, capturing bronze in the 80-metres hurdles at the …

“[The] initial decision by [Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Hockey Team hockey coach Glen ‘Fido’ Francis] to exclude Mr [Andrey] Rocke [from his training team for the 2019 Pan American Games] seemed to be on the premise that he knew about the requisite beep tests and just did not attend. …

“During Dexter [St Louis’] lifetime, the [Trinidad and Tobago Table Tennis Association] did very little to acknowledge the professionalism, dedication and love Dexter had for the sport and Trinidad and Tobago. “[…] For the avoidance of any doubt, Mrs [Jeromaine] St Louis would like to officially state that she did …