Wired868 talks to teenaged sprinter Shakeem McKay about his goals, motivation and the legacy of mentor Deon Lendore in the third instalment of our NGC Youth Elite Programme (YEP) series: More from Wired868 Defiant NAAATT Junior and Senior Champs draw curtain on 2024 Trinidad and Tobago’s 4x100m relay teams close …
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“[…] His light shone so bright. So many extraordinary achievements at such a young age. Sometimes life is terribly unfair. “As we come to terms with his passing, those of you who knew of his battles and obstacles and disappointment, understood the significance of his 2021 season and the excitement …
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Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee (TTOC) president Brian Lewis and former National Association of Athletics Administrations of Trinidad and Tobago (NAAATT) president Ephraim Serrette this morning expressed shock and anguish at the untimely passing of 29-year-old track star Deon Lendore. Lendore, a three-time Olympian who won bronze in the 4 …
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“[Usain] Bolt was subjected to the exact same stringent testing measures by WADA, IOC and JADO as other international athletes. “It is idiotic, small-minded, myopic and racist to even attempt to suggest that somehow an immigration officer in Jamaica has a greater proclivity and ability to assist an athlete in …
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“I am based in the States, where I live and train to provide for myself and family. My day starts off by first thanking God for seeing another day and the talent He has blessed me with. I eat breakfast, call my fiancée and my kids and get ready for …
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The following tribute to late Trinidad and Tobago sprinter Mike Agostini was submitted on Saturday May 14 by the National Association of Athletics Administrations of Trinidad and Tobago (NAAATT): The National Association of Athletics Administrations of Trinidad and Tobago (NAAATT) wishes to extend deepest condolences to the relatives and friends …
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