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2011 CARIFTA GAMES A SUCCESS STORY TH E R E SU L TS Despite the lateness in award- ing the championships to Montego Bay and the inherent problems that went along with that, CARIFTA 2011 was a resounding success. Naturally there were several hiccups on the first day, but the LOC were nonetheless able to produce a first-class event. While there were a few “back room” challenges none of this affected either the competition or the athletes who were comfortably with the food, accommodation and transportation provided by the LOC. Officials, security, team managers and sponsors did everything possible to ensure that athletes competing in the 2011 Carifta Games would have a memorable experience, and the consensusis it was indeed pleasantly memorable. Competitors and spectators to the Games felt that the venue, the Montego Bay Sports Complex, was an excellent choice as was the choice of the Grand Palladium Hotel and Spa for the Carifta Village. President of the IAAF, Mr Lamine Diack, who had a prior commitment in Africa which could not be cancelled, was ably represented by CEO of Pamodzi Sports Marketing and IAAF Marketing Advisor Mr. Pape Massata Diack. Pape Diack spoke highly of the facilities at which the Games were held, the excitement of the Games; the enthusiasm and the hospitality of the Jamaican people. He promised to be a fixture (like the President) at all future Carifta Games. Catherine Hall Sports Complex Montego Bay, Jamaica April 23 - 25, 2011 Jamaica copped yet another regional junior track and field championships as they topped the medals tables at the 40th Lime CARIFTA Games inside the Montego Bay Sports Complex. Although the regional champions won “only” 66 medals this year, they dominated the final session in front a sold-out grandstand on a balmy Caribbean day, which was in sharp contrast to the previous two days of blazing heat. F I N AL ME DA L Among some of the 3day Games standouts were Jamaican newcomer Jevaughn Minzie who agreed to participate in the 4x400m relay one hour after running the 200m finals and Gleneve Grange who took a calculated gamBryan Cummings photo ble by taking part in four events including the S TA N D I N G S Pentathlon. Barbados won three of the 800m gold medals as red-hot favourite Jerrad Mason lowered the Boys Under-17 event record to a fine one minute 51.79 seconds from one minute 53.72 seconds set in 2005 by Jamaica's Theon O'Conner. Silver medallist Ashley Riley of The Bahamas was also under the old mark with one minute 53.57 seconds, while Jamaica's Kevon Robinson stole the bronze with one minute 54.55 seconds after another Barbadian John Haynes and the Cayman Islands' Jorel Belafonte got tangled up about 10 metres from the line and fell onto the in field. 2011 CARIFTA GAMES A SUCCESS STORY Jamaica made good on their home-team advantage by winning three of the four 4x400m relays with only the U-20 boys, who finished third, failing to get a gold medal. The U-20 girls quartet smashed the meet record with a 3.31.47secs smashing the previous record, of 3.31:47secs, also set by Jamaica in 2006. The team of 400m winner Olivia James, who led off with 51.54 seconds, Jeneve Russell (53.60), 800m winner Semoya Campbell (53.35), and Chris-Ann Gordon (52.75) beat Trinidad and The Bahamas. Traves Smikle, the discus gold medallist was second in a personal best 18.58m, while Trinidad's Akeem Stewart finished third with 16.86m. Led by Stefan Fennell's gold in the Boys' Under-20 110m hurdles, Jamaica won three of the four sprint hurdles as Yanique Thompson took the Girls Under-17 and Chrisdale McCarthy the Girls Under-20. Fennell, a World Junior and Youth Olympics representative last year, won in 13.79 seconds with teammate Omar McLeod third in 14.10 seconds, sandwiching Barbados' Tryrell Forde (13.89 seconds). Thompson, who won gold on the In the U-20 women 3000m, Hughnique Rolle clocked in at 10:27.32 to take gold for the Bahamas, Ashley Berry crossed the line in 10:44.24 for Bermuda and 14-year-old Kendra Richards stopped the clock in 10:56.28 for Grenada. For the under-17 boys, Nicholas Landeau, a silver medallist last year, improved by 23 seconds and one podium place. He ran 8:47.05 to win for Trinidad & Tobago. Rochini Vorstwijk ran 9:14.89 for Suriname and another Bermudan copped a distance medal, 9:15.21 earning Dage Minors bronze. The team of Christania Williams, Deandre Whitehorne, Celia Walters and Shericka Jackson erased the previous record of 44.36 seconds set in 2008 by the Bahamas. Christopher Brown, who won the under-17 shot put with a throw of 17.42 metres, was Jamaica's other championship record breaker on the day. Turks and Caicos' Delano Williams- finished first in 21.04 (1.1m/s wind) in a close U-20 boy 200m with Trinidad & Tobago's Moriba Morain running out of lane eight getting the silver in 21.05 secMr Austin Sealy hanging out at the 40th Carifta Games with a beautiful young lady from Barbados Sacama-Isidore third (42.15) and Jamaica's Kellion Knibb coping her third silver medal of the games with a throw of 45.38m. Jamaica ended up 66 medals, six fewer than they captured last year in the Cayman Islands, with four fewer titles. Trinidad & Tobago ended in second place with 33 medals, down from 40 in 2010, though with the same 12 gold. Barbados got 10 more medals than they did in George Town, their total of 28 including nine gold, eight silver and 11 bronze. The Bahamas improved from last year as well, with one more title and two more medals overall for a total of 31. A total of 18 territories came away from these Games with at least one medal; 17 did so last year.. Terry Finisterre of LIME with the U17 boys long jump medal wnners girls Under-17 4x100m relay team, also won the Under-17 100m hurdles in 13.76 seconds as teammate Peta-Gay Williams took third in 14.01 seconds behind Barbados' Shakera Hall (13.82 seconds). onds and Jamaica's Odail Todd third 21.35 seconds. French Guyana's Alexie Alais (47.24m) won the U-20 Javelin throw with Martinique's Myriam NACAC Newsletter - June 2011 2 Founder of the Carifta Games and former President of the Barabados Athletic Federation Mr Austin Sealy was Patron of the 40th Anniversary hosting of the Carifta Games, Mr Sealy received the Key to the City of Montago Bay from the City's Major His Worship the Hon. Charles Sinclair. NACAC President Neville “Teddy” McCook remarked in the closing ceremony, “the future of Caribbean athletics looks bright, especially if our leaders follow these athletes and show the kind of leadership they exhibited this weekend.” P RESIDENT’S MESSAGE MENSAJE DEL PRESIDENTE Dear Colleagues, The approaching IAAF Congress in Daegu, Korea, is a clear signal that we are at the end of another administrative period in our region. There have been many challenges during the period under review but I feel quite confident that the administration in confronting these challenges, has achieved the best results for an on behalf of our member federations. Firstly, there was some concern about the level of ongoing communication coming from the regional office, a situation that was given the priority attention it deserved. The quarterly newsletter coupled with what we can now refer to as an excellent website has kept our members informed about our daily activities. I would like to personally thank all, especially those federations that kept us abreast with the athletic activities in their countries. As I reflect on what has taken place in our region during the past two years, the most telling statistic has been the growth of athletic performances by just about all the member federations within the NACAC area. I think it is worth repeating that in my view this growth isdue to the work of many new leaders in the region, and the assurance and support given toothers to resuscitate their programmes. There is no doubting that the NACAC administration has responded positively to the requests of member federations in support of new or ongoing programmes and the athletics results achieved in Berlin are just the beginning of what can be done through positive leadership from those who aspire to lead. The IAAF administration is quite satisfied with the many member federations who have come forward to host events and the region will continue to provide support in various ways in order to keep costs to member federations as low as possible. I could not end this message without applauding the work done by our members in submitting their annual reports to the IAAF on time. We are aware that there are clarifications and additional information required from some members which I trust have been addressed. On behalf of the NACAC Board, please accept our sincere thanks for the overall support given by members as we strive to provide the leadership you elected us to give and I look forward to seeing you all, firstly in Mayaguez, and then in Daegu, Korea. Estimados colegas: El próximo Congreso de la IAAF que se celebrará en Daegu, Corea, es una clara señal de que estamos terminando otro período administrativo en nuestra región. Han habido muchos retos durante este período bajo revisión, pero me siento bastante seguro de que la administración ha hecho frente a esos retos y ha logrado los mejores resultados por parte de nuestras federaciones miembros. En primer lugar, existe cierta preocupación acerca del nivel de la consistencia de la comunicación proveniente de la oficina regional, asunto que se le dio la atención prioritaria merecida. El boletín trimestral junto a la que nos podemos referir como un excelente sitio web, ha mantenido informados a nuestros miembros acerca de nuestras actividades diarias. Me gustaría agradecer personalmente a todos, especialmente a aquellas federaciones que nos hayan mantenido informados de las actividades deportivas en sus países respectivos. Al reflexionar sobre lo que ha ocurrido en nuestra región durante los dos últimos años, la estadística más notable ha sido el mejoramiento en el desempeño de los atletas de casi todas las federaciones miembros en la zona de NACAC. Creo que vale la pena repetir en mi opinión, este mejoramiento se debe al trabajo de muchos nuevos líderes de la región, y la garantía y el apoyo extendidos a otros para resucitar a sus programas. No hay duda de que la administración NACAC ha respondido positivamente a las peticiones de las federaciones miembros, brindando apoyo a los nuevos programas o a los que están en curso. Los resultados obtenidos en el atletismo de Berlín representan el comienzo de lo que se puede lograr a través de un liderazgo positivo de aquellas personas que aspiren dirigir. La administración IAAF está satisfecha con el número de miembros de las federaciones quienes han organizado los eventos en la región, continuaremos ofreciendo apoyo de diferentes formas con el fin de mantener a los miembros de las federaciones a un bajo costo. No podría terminar este mensaje sin aplaudir el trabajo realizado por nuestros miembros al por presentar sus informes anuales a la IAAF a tiempo. Estamos consientes de que hay clarificaciones e información adicional requerida por algunos miembros los cuales confío han sido abordado. En nombre de la junta NACAC, favor de aceptar nuestro más sincero agradecimiento por todo el apoyo brindado por los miembros mientras nos esforzamos por ofrecer un liderazgo por el cual se nos ha elegido. Espero verlos a todos primero en Mayaguez y luego en Daegu, Corea. Neville McCook 3 NACAC Newsletter • June 2011 BAHAMIAN WINS 2011 AUSTIN SEALY AWARD From Alpheus Findlayson has been sixteen years of waiting. The last record was set in the 2001 Carifta Games Bahamian athlete to capture the Austin Sealy in Barbados. Award for the Most Valuable Athlete of the In the final on the last evening, Strachan Carifta Games was Golden Girl Debbie won in 23.17sec. The wind was still, with a Ferguson-Mckenzie. She won the award at the reading of 0.0mps! This was the identical 1995 Games in the Cayman Islands. time she did at the Scotiabank National Austin Sealy, former president of the Barbados High School Track and Field Amateur Athletic Association, is also the founder Championships. of the Carifta Games, which celebrated 40 years With a victory on the 100m in 11.38sec, of existence in Montego Bay the past Easter and the victory in the 200m, the tying of weekend. Campbell Brown's ten-year old record Ferguson-McKenzie went on to become one of would have been the deciding factor. The the Golden Girls, anchoring both the Seville time is also the best time for a junior athWorld Championships and Sydney Olympic lete in the world so far this year. Games 4x100m relay. Strachan who attends St Augustine's She also won the Gold medal in the 200m at College, is coached by Dianne Woodside the Edmonton World Championships in 2001, the both at college and Club Monica of Bronze medal at the 2004 Athens Olympics as which she is a member. well as the Bronze medal in the 2009 Berlin World Anthonique competed in the World Championships. Junior Championships last year in On the final evening of competition in the 2011 Bahamian Anthonique Strachan wins the Girls Under-20 2011 Moncton, Canada, where she finished Lime Carifta Games, sprinter Anthonique Strachan Carifta Games 200m. In second place is Shericka jacson of Jamaica. fourth in the semi-final of the 200m in ended the sixteen-year long drought. Her per( Photo by Dean Greenaway) 23.99sec. She ran 23.66sec in the quarterformance in the Scotiabank National High School final. Her time of 22.93sec is a qualifying time for this Track and Field Championships of 23.17sec, a world As Strachan did in the final of the BTC Carifta Trials, she year's World Championships in Daegu, Korea. leading time, and her further improvement in the BTC ran as if she was running against herself and the clock. Anthonique is the fifth Bahamian athlete to win an Carifta Trials to 23.06sec gave notice that she was capa- The time was an amazing 22.93sec. an improvement of Austin Sealy Award. The others are Ferguson-McKenzie in ble of performing well at the 40th Carifta Games. .13sec. The wind reading was +1.1mps. The time tied 1995, Pauline Davis-Thompson in 1984, Lavern Eve in What solidified her choice, we believe, was her per- Veronica Campbell-Brown's record Carifta record.The 1982 and 1983, and MaryAnn Higgs in 1978. form-ance in the semi-final of the Girls Under-20 200m. It VISIT TO THE HPTC IN HAVANA, CUBA As part of their trip to Cuba to guar- antee the participation of the Cuban athletic delegation to the XXIII Senior Championships, CACAC President, Prof. Victor Lopez and CACAC General Secretary, Mrs. Evelyn Claudio visited the new location of the IAAF High Performing Training Center. Since the director and CACAC Vice president, Mr. Jesus Molina id in Guadalajara helping with the organization of the Panamerican Games, they met with the acting director former Cuban athlete José LuisAguilera and with the consultant Lázaro Betancourt , visited a training session at the Panamerican Stadium, interviewed the participants and held a Press Conference organized by the former Olympic champion and now President of the Cuban Athletics Federation, Alberto Juantorena and the INDER pressperson, Antonio Susavila.. NACAC Newsletter - June 2011 CACAC President, Prof. Victor Lopez and the General Secretary, Mrs. Evelyn Claudio responding to the questions from the Cuban reporters. (El Presidente de CACAC, Prof. Victor Lopez, y la secretaria General, Sra. Evelyn Claudio, responden a las preguntas de los periodistas cubanos.) 4 Como parte de su viaje a la Habana, Cuba para participar en el Memorial Barrientos y hacer los arreglos pertinentes que garanticen la participación de la delegación cubana al XXIII Campeonato de Mayores de la Confederación Centroamericana y del Caribe de Atletismo, su presidente, Prof. Víctor López y su secretaria general, Sra. Evelyn Claudio visitaron las nuevas instalaciones del Centro de Entrenamiento de la IAAF. Como el director del Centro, Sr. Jesús Molina, se encuentra en Guadalajara colaborando en la organización de los Juegos Panamericanos, ambos líderes de CACAC se reunieron con los exatletas cubanos, el director itinerante del Centro, José Luis Aguilera y con su asesor Lázaro Betancourt, visitaron una sesión de entrenamiento en el Estadio Panamericano, entrevistaron a los participantes y realizaron una Conferencia de Prensa auspiciada por el Instituto Nacional del Deporte (INDER) en la cual participó el campeón olímpico y actual presidente de la Federación Cubana de Atletismo, el estelar Alberto Juantorena.y fue organizada por el encargado de prensa del INDER, Antonio Susavila. SMITH AND PEARSON TAKE NACAC COMBINED EVENTS TITLES SMITH Y PEARSON TOMAN LOS TÍTULOSDE LAS PRUEBAS COMBINADAS Jamaica's Maurice Smith and American Emily Pearson were the male and female winners at the NACAC Combined Events Championships which ended at Usain Bolt Track, UWI, Mona over two days in May. On Saturday's 2nd day, Smith won the Discus Throw with 47.61m, finished 2nd in the 110mh (14.01) and Pole Vault (4.70m), to add to third place finishes in the Javelin Throw (56.50m) and 1500m (4:48.13), and finished with a two-day total of 8078 points. Smith had earlier, on the first day, won the Shot Put with 16.68m, 2nd in the Long Jump (7.16m) and 100m (10.94), 3rd 400m (49.80) and 6th High Jump (1.91m). Smith, who described the outing as "another rough decathlon" said the competition was very good. "I glad I won, but I don't think I'll be doing another decathlon until Daegu," Smith said. Jamaican Salcia Slack finished 2nd with 5534 points. She won the Long Jump (5.99m), 2nd Javelin Throw (44.05m), 3rd 800m (2:16.91), 8th 200m (26.03), 6th Shot Put (12.20m), joint 9th High Jump (1.60m), 9th 100m Hurdles (14.77). El Nigerian Naomi Osazuwa finished 3rd with 5506 points, Dominican Republic pair of Francia Marzanillo of 5474 and Juana Castillo 5356 rounded off the top five. El segundo día, el sábado 2, Smith ganó el lanzamiento de disco con 47.61m, terminó en el segundo lugar en los 110m (14.01) y también en el salto con pértiga (4.70 m), para ser añadido al tercer lugar en el lanzamiento de jabalina (56.50m) y los 1500m (4.48.13 ), terminando con un total de 8,078 puntos por los dos días. jamaicano Maurice Smith y la estadounidense Emily Pearson fueron los ganadores en las categorías masculinas y femeninas en las Pruebas Combinadas del Campeonato NACAC que terminó en la pista Usain Bolt, UWI, Mona durante dos días en mayo. Maurice Smith - 2011 winner of the NACAC Combined Events competes in the 400M Maurice Smith - ganador 2011de las pruebas combinadas del NACAC compite en los 400 metros Canadian Damian Warner, winner of the men's 100m (10.68), Long Jump (7.43m) and 110m Hurdles (13.89) pocketed 2nd (7760), while American Chris Helwick finished 3rd with 7609 points. (10.68), del salto de longitud (7.43m) y de los 110 metros en la carrera de vallas (13.89) terminó en el segundo lugar (7,760), mientras que el estadounidense Chris Helwick terminó en el tercer lugar con 7,609 puntos. El estadounidense Chris Randolph con 7.358 puntos y el puertorriqueño Steven Merrero con 6647 puntos completaron los cinco primeros clasificados. Por el lado de la competencia femenina, Pearson mejoró durante su primer día tomando el título del tercer lugar, a pesar de haber alcanzado solamente 5,585 puntos en el lanzamiento de jabalina (44.35m). Corrió 13.99 segundos para terminar en el segundo lugar en los 100 metros, saltó 1.66 para compartir el quinto lugar en el salto de altura, terminó en el octavo lugar en el lanzamiento de peso con 11.27m, en el segundo lugar en los 200 metros (25.00 segundos), en el quinto lugar en el salto de longitud (5.65m) y octavo en los 800 metros (2.21.48). La jamaicana Salcia Slack terminó en el segundo lugar con 5,534 puntos. Ella ganó el salto de longitud (5.99m), terminó en el segundo lugar en el lanzamiento de jabalina (44.05m), tercer lugar en los 800 metros (2.16.91), octavo lugar en los 200 metros (26.03), el sexto lugar en el lanzamiento de peso (12.20m), compartió el noveno lugar en el salto de altura (1,60 m), y noveno lugar en los 100 metros en la carrera de vallas (14.77). Previamente, durante el primer día, Smith ganó el lanzamiento de peso con 16.68m, terminó en el segundo lugar en Chris Randolph of USA with el salto de longi7358, Puerto Rican Steven tud (7.16m) y Merrero 6647 rounded out también en los the top five finishers. 100m (10.94). Terminó en el terAmerican Emily Pearson in the women's High Jump - NACAC On the women's side, Combined Events 2011 cer lugar en los Pearson improved on her first La estadounidense Emily Pearson en el salto de longitud femeni- 400m (49.80) y en La nigeriana Naomi Osazuwa terday 3rd place position to el sexto lugar en no - Pruebas Combinadas del NACAC 2011 minó en el tercer lugar con 5,506 take the title, despite only (Bryan Cummings photos) el salto de longipuntos, las dominicanas Francia topping the Javelin Throw tud (1.91m). Marzanillo con 5,474 puntos y (44.35m), with 5585 points. Day one leader Sharon Day, also Smith, quien describió el evento Juana Castillo con 5,356 puntos of the US, was unable to continue como "otro decatlón duro", dijo completaron los cinco primeros She ran 13.99secs for 2nd in the after suffering tendonitis in her que la competencia era muy clasificados. 100m, cleared 1.66m for joint 5th knee. buena. "Me alegra haber ganain the High Jump, 8th with 11.27m do, pero no creo que vaya a La líder del día, la estaTaken from the IAAF website in the Shot Put, 2nd 200m hacer otro decatlón hasta dounidense Sharon Day, no pudo June 17, 2011 (25.00secs), 5th Long Jump continuar después de sufrir tenDaegu", dijo Smith. dinitis en su rodilla. (5.65m) and 8th 800m (2:21.48). El canadiense Damian Warner, Tomado de la página web de la IAAF ganador de los 100 metros el 17 de junio 2011 5 NACAC Newsletter - June 2011 TRACK & FIELD NEWS FROM BERMUDA Jasmine Brunson who attends Clemson University qualified for the NCAA in the Long Jump. Jasmine placed 15th overall in the NCAA Division I with a leap of 6.15m. ONE OF Bermuda's athletes signed a 4-year athletic scholarship to Virginia State University. Taylor Ashley Bean our 1500m & 3000m specialist will be starting this coming fall semester. Taylor won the bronze at the Carifta Games in 2010. She is looking forward to making this big step to University. IAAF WORLD ATHLETICS DAY CELEBRATIONS THE BERMUDIAN ASSOCIATION HOLD 2-DAY NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS IAAF World Athletics Day was observed in Bermuda and the celebration saw over by over 130 athletes n attendance. There were pre-school races, mascot races right up to masters' races. This was a good day, good weather and good performances. This event was also used for athletes to qualify for International events taking place this summer; also included were events for the CAC Age Group qualifiers in preparation for that event. Eight of Bermuda's athletes will compete in the CAC Age Group Championships. There were several great performances at the Championships with multiple event winners. Athletes from 8 years old up to the oldest 60+ compete in the event. There were athletes who performed personal bests at the meet -- Bruce DeGrilla who won silver in the Long Jump at Carifta leaped to a PB in the Long Jump of 7.08; Justin Donawa Carifta triple jump bronze medalist achieved a PB 13.70m in the same event. Heptathlete Shianne Smith, broke the Bermuda National Record in the 100m hurdles with a time of 14.70 and she ran a PB of 56.75 in the 400m and a PB of 11.15m in the shot put; Andrea Jackson met the qualifying standard in the heptathlon for CAC Snr. Championships. Shaquille Dill who won the silver medal in the 800m at Carifta won the 400m 48.54 and the 800m 1:53.08. Kyrah Scraders who won the bronze in the 1500m at Carifta won the 400m, 800m & 1500m. Dage Minors who won the bronze in the 3000m at Carifta won the 1500m & 3000m. Several of the other athletes preparing for the World Youth Championships competed and ran PBs in their event. Bermuda will be sending a team of 4 athletes to the World Youth Championships. Jeneko Place won the 100m 10.94 and 200m 21.87. The 10k event was won by Sean Trott in a time of 35.03 and the A team of 2 athletes, Shianne Smith and Andrea Jackson, competed in the recently concluded NACAC Combined events. Shianne place 10th overall and Andrea DNF. NACAC Newsletter - June 2011 Tyrone Smith continues to compete well on the IAAF Diamond League and IAAF World Challenge circuit. Tyrone's PB for the season so far is 8.09m placing 1st in the Kawasaki World Challenge meet and he placed 1st in the meet in Germany with a leap of 7.88. 6 Several of the other athletes preparing for the World Youth Championships competed and ran PBs in their event. Bermuda will be sending a team of 4 athletes to the World Youth Championships. Jeneko Place won the 100m 10.94 and 200m 21.87. The 10k event was won by Sean Trott in a time of 35.03 and the female event was won by Deon Breary 44.54. BVI TAYLOR ACHEIVES PERSONAL BESTS AT CARIBBEAN SCHOLASTIC INVITATIONAL LA AVANCE DE TAYLOR ES LO MEJOR DE LAS MARCAS PERSONALES A LA INVITACIONAL ESCOLAR DEL CARIBE Lakeisha Warner fue tercero en los 800 metros en 2:22.31, con Niayla Smith logrando una marca personal de 2:24.06 en cuarto lugar. Después de correr 12,52 en las preliminares, a Taylor Hill los vientos le birló una nueva marca de su carrera cuando ella terminó en el cuarto lugar en los 100 metros, ayudada por una brisa 3.6. Jonel Lacey bajó su marca en los 100 metros a 12, 94. Coming ever so close to breaking the coveted two minutes barrier in the 800 meters, Raheem “Ras” Taylor finally had his breakthrough at the 6th Caribbean Scholastic Invitational in Carolina, Puerto Rico, to lead a slew of personal best performances at the competition that included athletes from the United States. Taylor churned two laps of the red oval in 1 minute, 58.33 seconds to place third in the competition, improving his best of 2:00.00 from earlier in the season. The Sprint Tech Track Club athlete becomes the second Under 20 athlete to crack the two minutes barrier for the first time in the territory's history, with the fastest half-mile time since 2006. Tarique Moses has a time of 1:59.03. Lakeisha Warner was third in the 800m in 2:22.31 with Niayla Smith getting a personal best of 2:24.06 in fourth. After running 12.52 in the prelims, winds robbed Taylor Hill of a new career best when shefinished fourth in the 100m, aided by a 3.6 breeze. Jonel Lacey dropped her 100m best to 12.94. Darnetia Robinson won the 200m with a season's best 24.95 seconds, following a 25.19 prelim. Fourth placer Tarika “Tinker Bell” Moses shaved .02 off her career mark with a 25.23 time. She advanced with a 25.62 preliminary mark, while Lacey was sixth in 26.17-her fastest time ever after a 26.31 got her to the final. Hill, who ran 25.72 to advance, was charged with a false start in the final. Llegando tan cerca de romper la marca codiciada de dos minutos en los 800 metros, finalmente Raheem “Ras” Taylor tuvo su gran avance en la sexta Invitacional Escolar del Caribe en Carolina, Puerto Rico, para tener una gran cantidad de marcas personales en la competencia que incluyó atletas de los Estados Unidos. Shaquoy Stephens had non advancing times of 11.47 and 23.33 seconds in the 100 and 200m. Pentathlete Kanishque Todman was second in the Long Jump after leaping 5.25m. She was seventh in the Shot Put with a toss of 9.31m; placed seventh in the Javelin Thrown with a 23.90m heave and was fourth in the 100m Hurdles in 16.17 seconds. Taylor hizo dos vueltos del pista en 1 minuto, 58, 33 segundos a ocupar la tercera lugar en la competencia, mejorando su marca existente de 2:00.00. Ahora, el atleta del Sprint Tech Track Club es el segundo atleta sub-20 para romper la marca de dos minutos en la historia del territorio con el tiempo más rápido para una media milla desde el año 2006. Tarique Moses tiene un tiempo de 1:59.03 The 4 x 400m relay quartet of Warner, Robinson, Hill and Smith, were second in 3 minutes, 58.64 seconds. 7 Darnetia Robinson ganó los 200 metros con la mejor marca de la temporada en 24, 95 segundos, tras una preliminar de 25, 19. En el lugar cuarto, Tarika “Tinker Bell” Moses mejoró su marca por 0,02 segundos con un tiempo de 25, 23. Avanzó con una marca preliminar de 25, 62, mientras que Lacey fue sexta con 26, 17 segundos - su mejor tiempo después de un tiempo de 26,31 segundos le consiguió a las finales. Hill quien corrió 25, 72 para avanzar fue acusada de una salida nula en las finales. Shaquoy Stephens tuvo tiempos de 11, 47 y 23,33 segundos en los 100 metros y 200 metros respectivaments, pero ella no avanzó. Kanishque Todman fue segunda en el salto de longitud después de saltar 5, 25 metros. Ella fue séptima en el lanzamiento de peso con un lanzamiento de 9, 31 metros, fue séptima en la jabalina, tirado con un tirón de 23,9 metros y fue cuarta en los 100 metros salto de vallas en 16, 17 segundos. El equipo del relevo de 4 x 400 metros de Warner, Robinson, Hill y Smith, fue segundo en 3 minutos, 58, 64 segundos. NACAC Newsletter - June 2011 HARRIGAN-SCOTT - ENDS BRAZILIAN TOUR WITH 11.14 SECONDS HARRIGAN-SCOTT TERMINA SU GIRA BRASILEÑA CON 11, 14 SEGUNDOS In Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Tahesia Harrigan-Scott closed her four race Brazilian tour with a scintillating 100m victory that saw her coming within .01 of her 11.13 best. She ended Nigeria's Oludamola Osayemi winning streak with her 11.14 time turning back the 2010 Commonwealth Games champ who was stripped of the medal because of a doping violation - and ran 11.17. Harrigan-Scott's 11.14 is among the top 15 female time in the world so far this season. With the exception of 2008 when she was hampered by a foot injury, the territory's double sprint record holder has run 11.17 or faster annually since 2006. Harrigan-Scott who opened her tour by meeting the London Olympic Games “B” qualifying standard when she ran 11.33 seconds, also had an 11.26 which is an Olympic Games “A” qualifier, a disappointing 11.53 in a slow race before dropping last night's time. En Río de Janeiro, Brasil, Tahesia Harrigan-Scott terminó su gira brasileña donde corrió en cuatro eventos con una victoria increíble en los 100 metros que vio acercarse a 0, 01 de su marca mejor de 11,13. Se paró la buena racha de Oludamola Osayemi de Nigeria con su tiempo de 11, 14 - volviendo al campeón de los juegos de la Commonwealth de 2010 quien fue despojado de la medalla a causa de una violación de dopaje - y corrió 11, 17. El tiempo de 11, 14 de Harrigan-Scott se encuentra entre las 15 mujeres mejores tiempos del mundo hasta ahora esta temporada. Con la excepción de 2008 cuando tenía una lesión en el pie, la poseedora del récord actual de dos lisos se ha corrido 11, 17 o más rápido al año desde 2006. Harrigan-Scott quien empezó su gira por calificándose para los juegos olímpicos 'B' de Londres cuando corrió 11, 33 segundos, también tuvo un 11, 26 que es un clasificado de los juegos olímpicos 'A,' un tiempo decepcionante de 11, 53 en una carrera lenta antes de bajar el tiempo de la noche pasada . STEPHENS POSTS FAST TIMES IN BARBADOS' AUSTIN SEALY CLASSIC STEPHENS TIENE RÁPIDOS TIEMPOS EN EL CLÁSICO DE AUSTIN SEALY EN BARBADOS Shaquoy Stephens ran his fastest times under all conditions highlighting BVI athletes' performances at the Austin Sealy Classic in Barbados. Stephens-who has met the World Youth Championships qualifying standard-was third in the 100m in 10.87 seconds (no wind indicated) after running 11.12 in the prelims. He followed up with 22.42 in the 200m prelims and 23.19 in the final. Brandon Andrew placed fifth in the century in 11.30 and 11th in the 200m with his 23.46 mark. He leapt 5.95 meters good enough for fourth in the Long Jump. Darnetia Robinson ran 12.10 for third in the 100m after a 12.31 prelims. She qualified for the 200m final with a 26.47 time but did not contest the final. Tarique Moses was second in the 400m in 50.87 seconds, before taking the 800m in 2:07.18. Ackim “Dundee” Lewis placed fifth in the 400m in 51.32 and ninth in the 800m in 2:13.66. Shamica Glasgow notched second in the 400m after running 62.62-61.63 in the prelims and sixth in the 200m with a time of 26.58. Versatile Kanishque Todman won the Long Jump with a leap of 5.15 meters with Tarikah Warner following in 4.62. Todman notched second in the 100m Hurdles in 17.49, with placing third in 17.67. Todman notched another second place finish in Shot Put with a toss of 9.78m, while Warner was fourth with a 6.87m toss. In the Javelin, Todman tossed the spear 25.56 meters to finish third while Warner's 14.23 heave was good for fourth. NACAC Newsletter - June 2011 8 Shaquoy Stephens corrió sus tiempos más rápidos en todas las condiciones destacando las actuaciones de los atletas de las islas vírgenes británicas en el clásico de Austin Sealy en Barbados. Stephens cumplió el estándar para calificar en el campeonato mundial juvenil fue tercero en los 100 metros en 10, 87 segundos después de correr un tiempo de 11, 12 en las preliminares. Siguió con 22, 42 en las preliminares de los 200 metros y 23, 19 en la final. Brandon Andrew ocupó el quinto lugar en el siglo en 11, 30 y el undécimo lugar en los 200 metros con su marca de 23, 46. Saltó 5, 95 metros, lo suficiente para el cuarto lugar en el salto de longitud. Darnetia Robinson corrió 12, 10 para el tercer lugar en los 100 metros después de un tiempo de 12, 31 en los preliminares. Se clasificó para la final de los 200 metros con un tiempo de 26, 47 pero no oponerse a la final. Tarique Moisés fue segundo en los 400 metros en 50, 87 segundos, antes metros en 2:07.18. Ackim "Dundee" Lewis ocupó el quinto lugar en los 400 metros en 51, 32 y el noveno lugar en los 800 metros en 2:13.66. Shamica Glasgow ocupó el segundo lugar en los 400 metros después de correr 62, 62 61, 63 en las preliminares y el sexto lugar en los 200 metros con un tiempo de 26, 58. Kanishque Todman ganó el salto de longitud con un salto de 5, 15 metros con Tarikah Warner en el segundo lugar con 4, 62 metros. Todman ocupó el segundo lugar en los 100 metros en 17, 49. Todman ocupó el segundo puesto también en el lanzamiento de peso con un lanzamiento de 9, 78m mientras que Warner fue el cuarto con un lanzamiento de 6, 87m. En la jabalina, Todman lanzó la lanza 25, 56 metros y terminó en el tercero lugar mientras que Warner ocupó el cuarto puesto con un lanzamiento de 14,23 metros. BVI SELECTS EIGHT FOR CAC AGE GROUP CHAMPIONSHIPS The BVI Athletics Association selected the athletes who will represent the territory when it hosts the XIV Central American and Caribbean Age Group Championships on July 1-2. The trails also saw 13 athletes from St. Thomas competing for spots on the U.S. Virgin Islands team. J'Nae Wong amassed a combined 2389 points by winning the 11-12 Girls Division, in which athletes contested the 60m, Long Jump, High Jump, Baseball Thrown ran the 800m while the Boys ran 1000m. Aranna Hayde amassed 2330 while Kiara Huggins had 2193 and Bryea Walters, 2127. In the Boys event, Kedrick Matthew gained 2918 and Lester Mercer 2154 point. Kyron McMaster-a 2009 CAC Age Group Championships High Jump bronze medalist-amassed 4098 points. In the 13-14 Girls category, Ashley Penn garnered 2806 points, after tackling the 80m, 80m Hurdles, Long Jump, High Jump, Baseball Throw, Shot Put and 1000m. Kayla Penn finished with 2541. Sh'Kaida Lavacia finished with 1742. THE BLENHEIM TRUST 5K SERIES ENDS The curtains came down on the third annual Blenheim Trust 5K Series' tour of Tortola. The series' fifth and final race dubbed the 'City Circuit'which came ahead of Olympic Day Run on June 25-begins at the A. O. Shirley Recreation Grounds. With four straight victories, Claire-Louise Whiley sealed the women's division during the series last tour stop in Paraquita Bay on the Paraquita Bay Beast course. Whiley missed the race as she and Michael Fay among others, competed in the Copenhagen Marathon. Las cortinas cayó sobre la tercera edición de la gira por Tortola para la serie 5K de la fundación Blenheim. La carrera quinta y última de a serie, conocida como el 'City Circuit' que tuvo lugar antes de la carrer del día olímpico en el 25 de junio, comienza en el A. O. Shirley Recreation Grounds. Con cuatro victorias consecutivas, Claire-Louise Whiley capturó la división de las mujeres durante la parada final de la gira en Paraquita Bay en el curso que se llama la Bestia de Paraquita Bay. Whiley no estuvo allí para la carrera porque ella y Michael Fay entre otros compitieron en la maratón de copenhague. Veteran Zebalon McLean currently sits in the men's drivers seat, having won two of the first four races, which have seen three different winners emerge. During the series, points are awarded based on overall and age division finish. Zebalon McLean, el veterano, actualmente se encuentra en el control de los hombres, después de ganar dos de las cuatro primeras carreras que han tenido tres ganadores diferentes. Durante la serie, se basan los puntos en su actuación en la división generalmente y también su actuación en la división por edad. Leader Claire Louise-Whiley--who competes in the Copenhagen Marathon this weekend--won the Blenheim Trust 5K women's division. Líder Claire Louise-Whiley-quien compite en la maratón de copenhague este fin de semana - se ganó la división de mujeres en la 5K de la fundación Blenheim. Photo Credit: Dean "The Sportsman" Greenaway 9 NACAC Newsletter - June 2011 ASHLEY KELLY JOINS CHANTEL MALONE IN NCAA TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS ASHLEY KELLY SE UNE CON CHANTEL MALONE EN EL CAMPEONATO NCAA DE ATLETISMO occurió en la segunda ronda, Malone catapultó enfrente de todos en el triple salto en la quinta ronda y estuvo a media pulgada de su marca mejor legal. Illinois Jr. Ashley Kelly punched her first ticket to the, NCAA Track and Field Championships in Des Moines, Iowa, joining Texas Longhorns' Sr. Chantel Malone, after using a personal best effort to finish fourth in her 400m heat and snatched one of the 12 spots from the NCAA West Regional Championships in Eugene, Oregon. El BVI 2010 Sol atleta femenina Jr. del año hizo su mejor marca en la quinta ronda cuando ella se hizo mejor que el líder por media pulgada con su marca ganadora de 13, 23 metros (43'5"), agregando el triple salto como su segundo evento individual en el campeonato de la NCAA ajunto con el salto de longitud en el que fue cuarto con un salto de 6, 35 metros (20'10"). El hecho que Malone y Kelly están competiendo en el campeonato de la NCAA marca la primera vez en la historia del territorio que dos atletas se encuentran simultáneamente en la División I del campeonato. Kelly chopped .12 from her previous best of 53.07 set last year, with the sixth best time of the meet, when the clock stopped at 52.95 seconds-the third best time in Illinois' storied history. In the 200m, Kelly advanced to her first quarterfinal after running 24.16 seconds, then placed eight in her heat in 24.41. Kelly-who had a busy competition-helped the Fighting Illini to a third place finish in the 4x100m relay behind Chantel Malone who led off the Texas Longhorns squad and passed off to St. Croix's Allison Peter, en route to wining in 44.00, while Illinois ran 44.52 as both teams advanced to the NCAA Championships. Kelly ended her three days of running with a second leg carry on the 4x400m relay that ran 3:40.78 to place a non advancing fifth in its heat. Meanwhile, lurking in fourth place with a windy (+2.4 mps) leap of 12.92m (42'4_”) that came in the second round, Malone uncorked a fifth round Triple Jump effort that vaulted her to the top of the pile and came within _” of her legal best. The 2010 Sol BVI Jr. Female Athlete of the Year, made her fifth round bound her best when she went _” better than the leader with her 13.23m (43'5”) winning mark, adding the Triple Jump as her second NCAA Championships individual event to the Long Jump in which she was fourth with a 6.35m (20'10”) leap. Malone and Kelly competing in the NCAA Championships marks the first time in the territory's history that two athletes are simultaneously in Division I Championships competition. Ashley Kelly, la junior de Illinois, ganó su lugar en el campeonato NCAA de atletismo en Des Moines, Iowa, uniéndose a Chantel Malone, una atleta de los Texas Longhorns en su último año. Después de usar un mejor esfuerzo personal para terminar en el lugar cuarto en su eliminatorio de los 400 metros y grabó uno de los 12 lugares de los campeonatos de la NCAA en Eugene, Oregon. Portland State's Karene King-the Big Sky Conference double sprint champ-had a disappointing meet starting with the 100m that saw her only running 11.97 seconds. She had a non-advancing 24.57 seconds in the 200m before anchoring her team's 4 x 100m relay that had a non-advancing seventh place showing in 46.13. At the High School level, Shenique Frett, a Weequhic High School Jr. became the second BVI athlete behind Chantel Malone to make qualifying standards in an IAAF World Youth Championships in three events, when she won the New Jersey State High School Championships Section 1 400m in Basking Ridge. Kelly bajó su marca de 53, 07 del año pasado por 0, 12 segundos, con el sexto mejor tiempo del encuentro, cuando el reloj se detuvo en 52, 95 segundos - el tercero mejor tiempo en la historia de Illinois. En los 200 metros, Kelly avanzó al cuarto de final por la primera vez después de correr 24,16 segundos, y luego ocupó el octavo lugar en su eliminatorio en 24,41. Kelly, quien tenía una competencia muy ocupada, ayudó a Illinois al tercer puesto en el relevo 4x100 metros detrás de Chantel Malone, quien guió el equipo de Texas Longhorns y pasó el testigo a Allison Peter de St. Croix, antes de ganar en un tiempo de 44, 00 mientras que Illinois tuvo un tiempo de 44,52 ya que ambos equipos avanzaron al campeonato de la NCAA. Kelly terminó tres días de correr en el relevo 4x400 metros con un tiempo de 3:40.78 para el quinto lugar, pero no avanzaron en el eliminatorio. Frett's 57.53 seconds run, eclipsed the 57.68 she ran during the County Individual Championships last week in Mont Clair, where she also recorded personal bests of 12.46 for second in the 100m and a 24.98 winner in the 200m. Each mark was under the IAAF World Youth Championships qualifying time. Her performances qualified her for All Group Championships on Friday and Saturday in Plainfield. She has also qualified to the U.S. National High School Championships in North Carolina. NACAC Newsletter - June 2011 Mientras tanto, en el cuarto lugar con un salto de 12,92 metros (42'4 _") que occurió en la segunda 10 Karene King de Portland State, la campeona doble de la conferencia Big Sky, tuvo un encuentro decepcionado empezando con los 100 metros en que tuvo un tiempo de 11, 97 segundos. Tenía un tiempo de 24, 57 segundos que no le permitía avanzar en los 200 metros antes de correr el último revelo para su equipo en el evento de 4 x 100 metros que no avanzaba en el lugar séptima y un tiempo de 46,13. A nivel de escuela secundaria, Shenique Frett, en su tercer año a Weequhic High School llegó a ser la segunda atleta de las Islas Vírgenes Británicas detrás Chantel Malone para tener estándares clasificados en un campeonato mundial juvenil del IAAF en tres eventos cuando ganó la sección una de los 400 metros en el campeonato de escuelas secundarias de New Jersey en Basking Ridge. Frett terminó en 57, 53 segundos, mejorando el tiempo de 57, 68 que ella corrió en el campeonato individual del condado la semana pasada en Mont Clair donde ella también tuvo marcas personales de 12, 46 para el segundo lugar en los 100 metros y 24, 98 en los 200 metros en que ella ganó. Cada marca fue bajo del tiempo clasificado el campeonato mundial juvenil de la IAAF. Se calificó para todos los campeonatos de todos grupos el viernes y el sábado en Plainfield. También ella calificó a los campeonatos esta- CANADA'S ABDULAI AND WARNER CROWNED CHAMPIONS ABDULAI ET WARNER COURONNÉS CHAMPIONS DES ÉPREUVES COMBINES In the heptathlon Coquitlam B.C.'s Ruky Abdulai (Valley Royals) won her first Canadian Championship with a personal best and World Championship A standard of 6150 points. Just 18 points behind with 6132 was Calgary, Alta.'s Jessica Zelinka (unattached). Natasha Miller (Valley Royals) of Abbotsford, B.C. finished in third with 5581 points. Toyin Olypona (Flying Angels) of Orillia, Ont. and Justyn Warner (Elite Edge) of Markham, Ont. both secured top placings in the 100-metres semi final tonight. Calgary, Alb. - À l'heptathlon, Ruky Abdulai (Valley Royals), de Coquitlam, C.B., a gagné son premier championnat canadien avec un record personnel de 6150 points, norme A du Championnat du monde. À seulement 18 points, avec 6132, on trouve Jessica Zelinka (indépendante), de Calgary, Alb. Natasha Miller (Valley Royals), d'Abbotsford, C.B., a terminé au troisième rang avec 5581 points. Ruky Abdulai Damian Warner London, Ont.'s Damian Warner (Unattached) won his first Canadian Track and Field Championship today in the decathlon while registering a new personal best of 8102 points. Damian is one of only six Canadians to ever break 8000 points in this 10-event competi-tion; the others were Michael Smith, David Steen, Michael Nolan, Jamie AdjeteyNelson and Massimo Bertocchi. In the men's para-athletics T54 wheelchair classification 5000metres, Guelph, Ont.'s Josh Cassidy (Unattached) held onto his Canadian Championship title to reclaim the victory. He clocked in at 12:19.93 followed by Sherbrooke, Que.'s Jean-Paul Compaore (Sherbrooke), and Saskatoon, Sask.'s Kyle Shaw (Cyclones). Aujourd'hui, Damian Warner (indépendant), de London, Ont., a gagné son premier championnat canadien d'athlétisme au décathlon, en réussissant un nouveau record personnel de 8102 points. Damian est un de seulement six hommes à avoir brisé la barrière des 8000 points dans cette compétition de 10 épreuves. Les autres furent Michael Smith, David Steen, Michael Nolan, Jamie Adjetey-Nelson et Massimo Bertucchi. En para-athlétisme, au 5000 mètres en fauteuil roulant de classe T54, Josh Cassidy (indépendant), de Guelph, Ont., a gardé son titre du championnat canadien en revendiquant de nouveau la victoire. Il a réalisé un temps de 12:19.93, suivi de Jean-Paul Compaore (Sherbrooke), de Sherbrooke, Qué., et de Kyle Shaw (Cyclones), de Saskatoon, Sas. Toyin Olypona (Flying Angels), d'Orillia, Ont., et Justyn Warner (Elite Edge), de Markham, Ont., ont tous les deux réussi les meilleurs résultats des demifinales du 100 mètres ce soir. Josh Cassidy NAME EVENT TIME/MARK WOMEN Cindy Burt Christine Campbell T38 200m T34 100m F34 Discus Renee Foessel F37 Shot Put Keira-Lyn Frie T54 100m Meghan O'Brien T36 200m Jacqueline Rennebohm T12 200m Becky Richter T51 100m Leah Robinson T37 200m Martha S-Gustafson F52 Discus Michelle Stilwell T52 100m Sarah White T53 100m 11 34.57 23.19 10.47m 9.45m 17.59 42.30 29.85 41.61 32.32 9.35m 20.59 19.94 NAME EVENT TIME/MARK MEN Robert Hughes Brandon King Brent Lakatos Colin Mathieson Alister McQueen Issa Ouedraogo Eddy Solla F33 Discus T12 200m T53 100m T54 100m T44 200m F58 Discus T34 100m 21.56m 24.29 15.17 15.14 24.74 27.12m 19.42 Kevin Strybosch F37 Shot Put 10.89m Kenneth Trudgeon F46 Shot Put 12.35m NACAC Newsletter - June 2011 Competitors in the U-20 Girls 800m finals Medals for the U-20 Girls 200m were presented by Dr B J Nottage of the Bahamas Under 17 Girls 100m final, Bahamas Mr Austin Sealy (right), former Barbados Athletics Association and Barbados Olympic Association President and current International Olympic Committee Member, right, founded the Carifta Games in 1972 receiving the Keys to the City from the Mayor of Montego Bay, His Worship Mr. Charles Sinclair Bahamas Anthonique Strachan, en route to winning the U-20 Girls 200m. She ran 22.93 in the semis, won the 100m and collected the Austin Sealy Award Barbados' u-17 Boys competing in the 4x400m Relay St. Lucia's Shem Edwards floats through the air in the Pole Vault The U-17 Boys 3000m start U-20 Boys 800m Turks & Caicos Islands officials with Delano Williams, winner of the U-20 Boys 200m gold, Jamaica, silver, British Virgin Islands bronze U-17 Boys competing in the 800m British Virgin Islands' Under 17 Boys 800m finalist Tarique Moses runs from lane eight. Jamaica's Christoffe Bryan clears 2.10m to win the U-17 Boys High Jump Penathetes as they are introduced before the Long Jump The 2001 Carifta Games in Motion cont’d Dr. Herbert Elliott (left), NACAC President Neville "Teddy" McCook and former Bahamas Athletics Association President Dr. B.J. Nottage, who was also CAC President 1982-1990 hanging out at the Carifa Games. This athlete from Guadeloupe is airborne Jamaica's Khari Bowen, cools off en route to winning the U20 Boys 5000m, by lapping everyone except second, third and fourth place Trinidad & Tobago's Keshron Walcott demolished the 14-year old U-20 Boys Javelin record of 65.52 meters which stood since 1987, with a heave of 72.04 A Guyanese athlete cools off in the 5000m NACAC Newsletter - June 2011 Barbados' Jerrad Mason wining the U-17 Boys 800m in a record time of 1 minute 51.79 seconds 14 RECORD BREAKING-YEAR FOR THE MEN'S 100M ANNÉE-RECORD POUR LE 100 MÈTRES MASCULIN; By Mathieu Gentès When Yohan Blake (9.95) of Jamaica and Christophe Lemaitre (9.96) of France dipped under the 10 second mark in Montreuil-sousBois they became the 14th and 15th sprinters to dip under the magic barrier in 2011. 15 sprinters under 10-seconds in the 100metres breaks the previous record of 14 from 2008. Canadian track and field fans will have the unique opportunity of seeing Yohan Blake live in action July 13 at the Toronto International Track & Field Games. Blake will line-up at University of Toronto's Varsity Centre hoping to break Usain Bolt's stadium record of 10.00 seconds set in 2009. Blake dipping below 10-seconds in Toronto would be the first such performance on Canadian soil since 2001. The Toronto International Track & Field Games serve as the final stop in the inaugural National Track League (NTL) series. In an interview with the BBC a few weeks ago Bolt said about Blake that, “This kid is like a beast, if you see him in training, he strives to beat me every day in training. He works so hard and he's going to be really good.” Bolt added in the piece that his young training partner keeps him on his toes and keeps him at the top of his game, “He tells me I'm going to beat you, I keep telling him no, it's not going to happen. That keeps me on my toes - because I see how hard he works.” Another member of the 2011 sub-10 second club will also be making an appearance on the National Track League circuit; Travis Padgett of the United States will race in Victoria on Mardi soir, l o r s q u e Yohan Blake (9.95), de Jamaïque, et Christophe Lemaitre (9.96), de In the histoFrance, ont ry of athletics passé sous la 78 athletes barre des 10 from 19 secondes à countries Montreuilhave dipped sous-Bois, ils under the 10devinrent les second barri14ème et er. The 1 5 è m e YOHAN BLAKE United States sprinteurs à lead the way with 35 members folfranchir cette barrière magique lowed by Jamaica with 11. en 2011. À peine en juin, ceci Canada is brise le home to two précédent athletes of record du this prestitotal de pergious club, formances former worldsous les 10 record holdsecondes au er Donovan cours d'une Bailey and année, qui Bruny Surin. était de 14 Bailey will be en 2008. inducted into Athletics Les fans Canada's canadiens Hall of Fame d'athlétisme this coming auront la June 25 in c h a n c e Calgary, the unique de SAM EFFAH induction voir Blake en ceremony is being held in conaction de leurs propres yeux le 13 junction with the 2011 Canadian juillet, lors des Toronto International Track & Field Championships. Track & Field Games. Yohan Blake s'alignera au Varsity Centre, dans One athlete to watch for in l'espoir de briser le record du Calgary is Canadian sprinter Sam stade d'Usain Bolt de 10.00 seconEffah who currently has the best des établi en 2009, dans le cadre chance of becoming Canada's du Festival de l'excellence. Si 3rd sprinter to dip below 10 secBlake cours sous les 10 secondes à onds. Effah, the 2010 Canadian Toronto, ce sera une première Champion, stopped the clock at telle performance en sol canadi10.06 last season at the NACAC Uen depuis 2001. Les Toronto 23 Championships in Florida. International Track & Field Games représentent l'arrêt final de l'inaugural circuit de la Ligue nationale d'athlétisme. July 3 at the Victoria International Track Clasic, the third stop of the 2011 NTL. 15 Il y a quelques semaines, lors d'une entrevue avec la BBC, Bolt a dit à propos de Blake : « Ce gars est comme une bête, si vous le voyez à l'entraînement, il vise me battre à chaque jour à l'entraînement. Il travaille très fort et il deviendra vraiment bon ». Bolt a jouté au cours de l'entrevue que son jeune compagnon d'entraînement le garde aux aguets, ainsi qu'au sommet de sa forme. « Il me dit qu'il va me battre. Je lui rétorque toujours que non, ça n'arrivera jamais. Ainsi, je reste sur mes gardes, car je vois qu'il s'entraîne fort. » Un autre membre du club des coureurs sous les 10 secondes en 2011 marquera sa présence sur le circuit de la Ligue nationale d'athlétisme. Travis Padgett, des ÉtatsUnis, courra à Victoria le 3 juillet, lors du Victoria International Track Classic, la troisième étape de la LNA en 2011. Dans l'histoire de l'athlétisme, 78 athlètes de 19 pays ont couru sous la marque des 10 secondes. Les États-Unis mènent le bal avec 35 membres, suivi par la Jamaïque avec 11. Le Canada est le lieu de résidence de deux athlètes de la liste, Donovan Bailey et Bruny Surin. Bailey sera intronisé au Temple de la renommée d'Athlétisme Canada le 25 juin à Calgary. La cérémonie d'intronisation a lieu en conjonction avec le Championnat canadien d'athlétisme. Un athlète à surveiller est le sprinteur canadien Sam Effah, qui a la meilleure chance, présentement, de devenir le 3ème Canadien à passer sous les 10 secondes. Effah, le champion canadien de 2010, a arrêté le chrono à 10.06 la saison dernière lors du Championnat NACAC U-23 en Floride. NACAC Newsletter - June 2011 INAUGURAL NATIONAL TRACK LEAGUE TAKING SHAPE ATHLETICS CANADA HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY LA CÉRÉMONIE D'INTRONISATION AU TEMPLE DE LA RENOMMÉE D'ATHLÉTISME CANADA OTTAWA - With the induction ceremony into Athletics Canada's Hall of Fame taking place shortly, Athletics Canada is happy to announce today that the entire inaugural class will be on-site for the ceremony. The induction ceremony is taking place in Calgary, Alberta serving to wrap up the 2011 Canadian Track & Field Championships & Worlds Selection Trials. Class of 2011 - Athletics Canada Hall of Fame • Donovan Bailey (athlete) • Debbie Brill (athlete) • Diane Clement (builder) • Doug Clement (builder) • Bill Crothers (athlete) • Greg Joy (athlete) • Gerard Mach (coach) • Mark McKoy (athlete) IN MEMORIAM • Ethel Catherwood • André Viger • Percy Williams The ceremony will also recognize Athletics Canada's 2010 awards recipients. Festivities take place at the Red and White Club across from Foothills Athletic Stadium. OTTAWA - Avec la cérémonie d'intronisation au Temple de la renommée d'Athlétisme Canada ayant lieu dans un peu moins de trois semaines, Athlétisme Canada est heureux d'annoncer aujourd'hui que la classe inaugurale complète sera sur place pour la cérémonie. La cérémonie d'intronisation a lieu le samedi à Calgary, en Alberta, et sert de conclusion au Championnat canadien d'athlétisme et Essais de sélection du Mondial. Classe de 2011 - Temple de la renommée d'Athlétisme Canada • Donovan Bailey (athlète) • Debbie Brill (athlète) • Diane Clement (bâtisseur) • Doug Clement (bâtisseur) • Bill Crothers (athlète) • Greg Joy (athlète) • Gerard Mach (entraîneur) • Mark McKoy (athlète) IN MEMORIAM • Ethel Catherwood • André Viger • Percy Williams La cérémonie du reconnaîtra aussi les récipiendaires des prix 2010 d'Athlétisme Canada. Les festivités auront lieu au Red and White Club, en face du stade Foothills. NACAC Newsletter - June 2011 By Mathieu Gentès_Director, PR & Corporate Services With just under a month to go before the inaugural National Track League (NTL) kicks off with the Edmonton International Track Classic the NTL and its five member meets have been busy confirming athletes. Shot put ace Dylan Armstrong from Kamloops, BC and hurdling queen Perdita Felicien of Pickering, ON headline the inaugural season of the National Track League. Armstrong, the current leader in the IAAF shot put Diamond Race, and two-time World Champion Felicien will both use the NTL as they prepare an assault on the podium at this summer's World Championships in Korea. Joining Felicien in the hurdles are a pair of up and comers in Phylicia Geroge and Nikkita Holder, remarkably all threewomen originate from the Pickering/Markham area. Rookies George and Holder will both prove to be strong competition for the veteran Felicien. George has steadily improved with each outing this season and this past weekend dipped below 13-seconds registering the World Championships A standard. Rounding out the hurdle field at this time is Angela Whyte of Edmonton, AB. Whyte is a tough competitor who is always in the mix at the finish line. The two-time Olympian has a bronze medal from the 2007 Pan American Games and a silver medal from the 2010 Commonwealth Games. Another event shaping up as can't miss is the men's high jump which will feature Mark Dillon of Bowmanville, ON, Mike Mason of Nanoose Bay, BC and Derek Watkins of Windsor, ON. Dillon won silver at the 2008 & 2009 Canadian Championships; Mason owns 4Canadian Championship medals, won gold at the 2004 World Junior Championships and was an Olympian in 2008; Watkins, who was second at last year's nationals, is the current season leader in the high jump with a performance of 2.18-metres. On top of taking aim at one of the ten available NTL titles, participating athletes will have a chance to earn Canadian only prize money in NTL identified events and through NTL performance bonus prize money. Canadian and international athletes are also eligible to earn open prize money offered by each competition. 2011 NATIONAL TRACK LEAGUE SCHEDULE COMPETITION LOCATION DATE Edmonton International Track Classic Edmonton, AB June 29 Harry Jerome International Track Classic Vancouver, BC July 1 Victoria International Track Classic Victoria, BC July 3 Aileen Meagher International Track Classic Halifax, NS July 10 Toronto International Track & Field Games (NTL Finale) Toronto, ON July 13 16 JAMAICA’S BOLT RACES TO FASTEST2000M MULLINGS AND SINCLAIR SHINE nated with Jeter winning the 100m in a world leading time of 10.70. Fraser-Pryce finished a disappointing 4th in 10.95; American Marshevet Myers finished 2nd in 10.86 with Jamaica's Kerron Stewart third in 10.87. In a race was delayed by three false starts Mullings went on to nip Tyson Gay on the line at the Adidas Grand Prix at Ichan Stadium later in June - both runners were timed at 10.26. Jamaica's Steve Mullings clocked a personal best 9.80 to win the 100m at the Pefontaine Classic in Oregon early in June, the time was also the third fastest time on American soild and the sixth fastest ever behind Usain Bolt, Tyson Gay, Asafa Powell, Nesta Carter and retired American Maurice Greene. At the same event the first meeting between Jamaica's Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and American Carmelita Jeter culmi- Usain Bolt set the quickest time in the world this season as he eased to victory in the 200 metres at the Diamond League Bislett Games. The Jamaican world record holder raced through the rain at the Bislett Games to win convincingly in 19.86 seconds. Norwegian Jaysuma Saidy Ndure was second in 20.43, while Mario Forsythe of Jamaica was third in 20.49. Bolt said he was very pleased with a time that went some way to answering his critics as he tunes up his technique ahead of this year's worlds in South Korea, which run from August 27. "I was never really out of business," Bolt said after the race. "Business was just a bit slow." From Jamaica Observer Steve Mullings of Jamaica smiles after winning the Men's 100m as Tyson Gay of the USA reacts during the Adidas Grand Prix at Icahn Stadium in New York City. FIFTEEN FASTEST 100M TIMES FOR 2011 When a list of the 15 fastest times over the 100m men is analysed all but two (Zimbabwe and France) of the athletes are from the NACAC region. Most interestingly Jamaican athletes produced seven of these times. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Tyson Gay Steve Mullings Mike Rodgers Ngonidzashe Makusha Usain Bolt Nesta Cater Asafa Powell Keston Bledman Darvis Patton Michael Frater Yohan Blake Nickel Ashmeade Christophe Lemaitre Justin Gatlin Rakieem Salaam These statistics are guaranteed to make for an interesting and exciting World Championships Men's 100m in Degue this summer. 9.79 9.80 9.85 9.89 9.91 9.92 9.93 9.93 9.94 9.94 9.95 9.96 9.96 9.97 9.97 June 4, 2011 June 4, 2011 June 4, 2011 June 10, 2011 May, 26, 2011 June 4, 2011 May 26, 2011 June 4, 2011 June 4, 2011 June 4, 2011 June 7, 2011 June 4, 2011 June 7, 2011 June 4, 2011 June 10, 2011 17 USA Jamaica USA Zimbabwe Jamaica Jamaica Jamaica Trinidad USA Jamaica Jamaica Jamaica France USA USA NACAC Newsletter - June 2011 CAYMAN'S MOTHERSILL JOINS WADA Cayman Islands sprinter Cydonie Mothersill Cayman Islands sprinter Cydonie Mothersill, recently created history by becoming the first athlete from the Caribbean region to be selected to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Athlete Committee. Cydonie said she is honored to serve as a representative for all sportsmen and women, and believes that it is important for WADA officials to understand the unique challenges athletes face as they push themselves daily to reach the top. She also said that she hoped to support WADA in developing sensible and effective drug detection and prevention strategies. Mothersill, who won her country's first international gold medal, when she minded Gold at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in 2010, also secured no less than three top podium places on the international athletics circuit in the 200m last year. Her first victory - in Cork, Ireland, then in Rethynmo Greece, followed by a repeat win at the Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. Her other outstanding performances in 2010 included a 3rd place finish in the 200m and gold in the 4x100m relay at the IAAF/VTB Bank Continental Cup in Split, Croatia. As a member of this committee, Mothersill will also assist in raising awareness about anti-doping and will act as liaison between WADA and international and regional sporting organizations, as well as governments on the subject of anti-doping initiatives. Her tenure on the WADA Committee started in January 2011 and she will serve for three years. TYSON OUT OF WORLDS NACAC Newsletter - June 2011 Sad news came to track and field fans recently when US sprinter Tyson Gay withdrew from the 100m at the US Athletics Championships held recently in Eugene, Oregon, with an injury, ending his hopes of competing in the event at the World Championships in August. This ends his hopes of competing in the event at the World Championships in August against sprint king Usain Bolt and his other rivals. Gay, who was seen as the only real threat to Jamaica's Usain Bolt in the men's 100m, withdrew from the second round after placing second in his firstround race, citing a hip injury. Veronica Campbell Brown, a close friend and former teammate of Gay's at Barton County Junior College, “it's unfortunate what happened to Tyson. Our sport is the better with a healthy Tyson and I wish him a speedy recovery”. Training partners of the injured sprinter, Jamaican Steve Mullings and Nickel Asheade, have voiced disappointment that the American will miss the IAAF World Championships in Daegu, South Korea. Word is that Gay is still eligible for the US relay pool in Daegu, but said in a TV interview following his withdrawal from the trials, that he did not earn the place so he would pass. 18 NEWS FROM THE CAYMAN ISLANDS The Cayman Islands' only medalist at the recently concluded 2011 Carifta Games in Jamaica -- Jorel Bellafonte -was warmly welcomed home by fans when he returned with his silver medal, earned in the Boy's Under-17 1500m. Sprint Hurdler Ronald Forbes set a new national record in the 110m Hurdles at the NTC Sprint Series in Florida in June and equalled his time at the NTC Last Chance meet later that same month. His time of 13.50sec secured him a spot to the IAAF World Championships to be held in Daegu Korea, August 27 to September 4, 2011. Hammer Thrower Michael Letterlough set a new national record in the Hammer in May at the 2011 Kamloops Centennial Track & Field Meet, in British Columbia, Canada when he threw a distance of 62.22m. He bettered his own mark in June when he threw 62.54 at the 2011 Kamloops Throws Meet also in Canada, thereby attaining the qualifying standard for the PanAm Games to be held in Guadalajara Mexico later this year. Quarter Mile Hurdler Junior Hines set a new national record in the 400m Hurdles at the NAIA Inter-collegiate championships in May in a time of 51.39sec. Hines competed for his school Missouri Baptist University and placed 2nd overall in this event. Young Bellafonte (#171in photo), who attends Calabar High School in Jamaica had earlier in 2011 showed his potential at the 2011 ISSA/Grace Kennedy Boys and Girls Championships in Jamaica by winning the Class II 1500m for his high school, in a time of 4:10.55 he also placed second in the 800m at those same Championships in a time of 1:57.45. Jorel's Carifta silver medal time in the 1500m was 4:09.19. WORLD ATHLETICS DAY (WAD) In keeping with the IAAF mandate the Cayman Islands Athletic Association (CIAA) hosted a successful WAD meet for athletes from several schools and clubs May 13-14, 2011. The meet was also used a qualifier for the CAC Age Group Championships, which will be held in Tortola, BVI in July. A part of the IAAF Green Project a commemorative tree was planted at the stadium. CIAA's president Rayle Roberts (2nd right) planting a tree in recognition of the WAD 'Green Project' while some committee members and athletes look on. 19 ßNACAC Newsletter - June 2011 XIII CACAC SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS MAYAGUEZ 2011 LIVING HISTORY ATHLETICS WOMEN DOCUMENTARY XXIII CAMPEONATO DE MAYORES DE CCCA MAYAGUEZ 2011 DOCUMENTAL : HISTORIA VIVIENTE DEL ATLETISMO FEMENINO With a record numerical entries of over 500 athletes and hundreds of coaches and officials confirmed for the XXIII Central American and Caribbean Senior Championships, the Local Organizing committee led by Mr. Felipe Pérez and Lcdo. Jorge Sosa, are making preparations to host the 36 countries and territories sports delegations and their guests. CACAC President, Prof. Victor López, reports that, for the first time in the history of these championships, the whole Caribbean athletic family will present what promises to be one of the best sports performances ever in this hemisphere. The great facilities in Mayaguez, the José A. Figueroa Stadium, will become the center of the athletics world on July 15-17, 2011 and both the local municipal authorities headed by the Mayor of Mayaguez, Hon. José Guillermo Rodríguez and the Secretary of the Sports and Recreation Department, Mr. Henry Neuman have joined efforts in the overall preparations for the event. Puerto Rico will be honored with the attendance of Mr. Lamine Diack, IAAF President. Con un record en las inscripciones numéricas de sobre 500 atletas y centenares de oficiales e invitados confirmados para participar en el XXIII Campeonato de Mayores de la Confederación Centro americana y del Caribe de Atletismo. el Comité Organizador Local bajo la dirección del Sr. Felipe Pérez y el Lcdo. Jorge Sosa, han iniciado los preparativos finales para ser anfitriones de los 36 paises y territorios y sus delegaciones deportivas e invitados. El presidente de la CCCA, el Profesor Víctor López, informa que, por primera vez en la historria de estos campeonatos, toda la familia del atletismo caribeño le presentará a los fanáticos del atletismo uno de los mejores eventos deportivos del hemisferio. Las excelentes facilidades deportivas del Estadio José A. Figueroa será el centro de atención mundial durante los días 15 al 17 de julio del 2011 y tanto la máxima autoridad municipal como la nacional, el alcalde de Mayaguez, Hon. José Guillermo Rodríguez y el Secretario del Departamento de Recreación y Deportes de Puerto Rico , Sr. Henry Neuman, han aunado esfuerzos en los preparativos para este magno evento. Nos honrará con su presencia el Presidente de la IAAF, el senegalés Lamine Diack. NACAC Newsletter - June 2011 As a result of the Athletic Women Sports Leaders Seminar organized by the RDC San Juan in 2009, the Education Committee is preparing a Living History Athletics Documentary which includes interviews of several area female athletes who are role models for our current athletes and have made contributions to the development of track and field in our area. The project director, Mrs. Evelyn Claudio López recently met with the Cuban crew, which includes Mrs. Julia Osendi, TV Anchorwoman who has been in six Olympics and six World Championships and reporter Javier Clavelo. They are in charge of the research and interviews of the Spanish-speaking athletes. Mrs. Claudio López reported that the English-speaking athletes will be interviewed by TV reporters from WPIX Channel 11, New York -- Lolita López and Lulux Images Company. Among the nominees for this documentary are Grace Jackson and Juliet Cuthbert from Jamaica, Pauline Davis-Thompson and Lavergne Eve from Bahamas, Ana Fidelia Quirot and Maria Caridad Colón from Cuba, Stephanie Hightower from USA, Ana Guevara from Mexico, Rosey Edeh from Canada and Andrea Blackett from Barbados. These nominees all comply with the 5 criteria used for selection and are currently involved in the track and field and educational development of the NACAC area. Distribution and presentation of the Documentary are expected by March 2012.. Como Informa también la Sra. Claudio López que, en el área de habla inglesa, las entrevistas serán realizadas por la periodista de la estación WPIX Canal 11 de Nueva York, Sra. Lolita López y la Compañía de Lulux Images. Entre otras, han sido nominadas para incluirlas en el documental las siguientes atletas femeninas: Grace Jackson y Juliette Cuthbert de Jamaica, Pauline DavisThompson y Lavergne Eve de Bahamas, Ana Fidelia Quirot y Maria Caridad Colón de Cuba, Stephanie Hightower de los Estados Unidos, Ana Guevara de Mexico, Rosey Edeh de Canadá y Andrea Blackett de Barbados. Se espera comenzar la distribución y presentación de este documental en marzo del 2012. resultado del Seminario de Mujeres Lideres del Deporte de Atletismo auspiciado por el Centro regional de Desarrollo de la IAAF en San Juan, el Comité de educación está preparando un documental que incluye entrevistas a varias atletas femeninas que son ejemplares y han aportado al desarrollo del deporte de atletismo en nuestra área. Nos informa la directora del proyecto, Sra. Evelyn Claudio López que recientemente se reunió con los responsables de las entrevistas a las atletas de habla hispana: la ancla del deporte de la televisión cubana, Sra. Julia Osendi quien ha estado en seis Olimpiadas y en seis Campeonatos Mundiales y con el periodista Javier Clavelo. 20 CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS & WORLD TRIALS LE CHAMPIONNAT CANADIEN ET ESSAIS DU MONDIAL SE TERMINE metres. In the junior men's 10km race walk, Benjamin Thorne improved upon Evan Dunfee's Canadian junior race walk record clocking in at 41:34; Dunfee's old record was set in 2009 at 41:55. As the Canadian Championships came to a close, day four brought on some amazing performances. One highlight was the men's shot put where Dylan Armstrong (Kamloops) shattered his Canadian record and re-established the International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) 2011 World leading throw of 22.21 metres. Earlier this season Armstrong set a Canadian record of 21.72 metres; today all four of his measured throws bettered that mark. In the women's 100m hurdles Perdita Felicien (Over the Top) won her tenth Canadian Championship in 12.80 seconds. Phylicia George (Project Athletics) finished with the silver in 12.89 seconds. After along wait in the starting area, it appeared Nikkita Holder PERDITA FELICIEN would be disqualified from the championships for a false start. Nikkita was allowed to race under a protest and was later reinstated with the bronze medal. Securing the ultimate feat, the sprint double, Crystal Emmanuel (Flying Angels) won the 200-metres today in 22.99 seconds. Yesterday she secured the 100-metre championship and is the first to capture both titles since Erica Witter in 2003. Two other Canadian records were bettered today; in the men's F33 classification shot put, Robert Hughes (Sarnia Athletics) improved his own mark by 1-centimetre to take the Canadian record to 8.99 à remporter les deux titres depuis Erica Witter en 2003. Comme le Championnat canadien se terminait, le Jour 4 a apporté quelques superbes performances. Le fait saillant d'aujourd'hui fut le lancer du poids masculin où Dylan Armstrong (Kamloops), de Kamloops, C.B., a fracassé son record canadien et rétabli la meilleure performance de la saison de l'Association internationale des fédérations d'athlétisme (IAAF) avec un lancer de 22,21 mètres. Plus tôt, au cours de la saison, Armstrong a établi un record canadien de 21,72 mètres; aujourd'hui, ses quatre bons lancers ont battu cette marque. Au 100 mètres haies féminin, Perdita Felicien (Over the Top), de Pickering, Ont., a gagné son dixième championnat canadien en 12.80 secondes. Phylicia George (Project Athletics), de Markham, Ont., a terminé avec la médaille d'argent en 12.89. Après une Two other Canadian records were bettered today; in the men's F33 classification shot put, Robert Hughes (Sarnia Athletics) improved his own mark by 1-centimetre to take the Canadian record to 8.99 metres. In the junior men's 10km race walk, Benjamin Thorne improved upon Evan Dunfee's Canadian junior race walk record clocking in at 41:34; Dunfee's old record was set in 2009 at 41:55. Deux autres records canadiens furent améliorés aujourd'hui. Au lancer du poids masculin de classe F33, Robert Hughes (Sarnia Athletics), de Sarnia, Ont., a amélioré sa propre marque d'un centimètre pour porter le record canadien à 8,99 mètres. Lors du 10 km marche junior, Benjamin Thorne, de Kitimat, C.B., a amélioré le record canadien junior de marche d'Evan Dunfee, arrêtant le chrono à 41:34. L'ancien record de Dunfee fut établi en 2009 avec 41:55. CRYSTAL EMMANUEL longue attente dans l'aire de départ, il semblait que Nikkita Holder (Elite Edge) serait disqualifiée pour un faux départ. On a autorisé Nikkita à courir sous protêt. Sa performance fut plus tard validée et elle méritât la médaille bronze de Réussissant l'exploit ultime, le double du sprint, Crystal Emmanuel (Flying Angels), de Scarborough, Ont., a aujourd'hui gagné le 200 mètres en 22.99 secondes. Hier, elle avait remporté le championnat du 100 mètres. Elle est la première 21 NACAC Newsletter - June 2011 MICHELLE STILWELL ESTABLISH 200M WORLD RECORD MICHELLE STILWELL A ÉTABLI LE RECORD MONDIAL DU 200M Nanoose Bay BC's Michelle Stilwell broke the T52 wheelchair classification 200-metres World record on Friday in Miramar, Florida at the US Paralympic Championships. Clocking in at 35.22 seconds, Stilwell bettered her own mark of 35.82 established in 2010; this is her fourth time bettering the 200-metres World record and her ninth total World record established during her athletics career. Vendredi, lors_de l'US Paralympic Championships, à Miramar, en Floride, Michelle Stilwell, de Nanoose Bay, C.B., a brisé le record mondial du 200 mètres en fauteuil roulant de classe T52. Avec un temps de 35.22, Stilwell a amélioré sa propre marque de 35.82 établie en 2010. C'est la quatrième fois qu'elle améliore le record mondial du 200 Renee Foessel, de Mississauga, Ont., a aussi laissé sa marque sur le championnat paralympique américain. Renee a amélioré le record canadien du lancer du disque féminin F38 avec une marque finale de 28,12 mètres. Also making her mark at the US Paralympic Championships was Renee Foessel of Mississauga, Ont. Renee bettered the Canadian record in the women's F38 discus throw with a final mark of 28.17 metres. NTL TO FEATURE 8 NEWLY MINTED CANADIAN CHAMPIONS The inaugural National Track League (NTL) kicked off in Edmonton, Alta., with eight newly crowned Canadian Champions taking to Foote Field at the Edmonton International Track Classic. Overall the five meet NTL series will feature 18 2011 Canadian Champions. NTL will feature a number of established international stars including Jamaica's Yohan Blake (100-metres), Kibwe Johnson (hammer throw) Travis Padgett (100-metres), Khadevis Robinson (800-metres) and Ivory Williams (100metres) of the United States and Kathrin Klaas of Germany (hammer throw). Blake finished second at the Jamaican Trials. At the US Trials KIBWE JOHNSON Kibwe Johnson took the hammer title while Khadevis Robinson placed second in the 800metres. Klaas, one of the best throwers in the world, was 4th at the 2009 World Championships. The Canadian Championships & World Trials wrapped up in Calgary, with a number of outstanding performances from some of Canada's top athletes. Notably Dylan NACAC Newsletter - June 2011 22 Armstrong of Kamloops, B.C., set a new Canadian Record and World Leading throw of 22.21-metres. Armstrong will make appearances in three of the five NTL competitions. To put Armstrong's performance at the Canadian Championships in perspective, his heave of 22.21-metres equates to 9.83 seconds over 100-metres according to the 2009 Mercier Scoring Table. Perdita Felicien of Pickering, Ont., won her tenth national title in Calgary, Felicien will compete in three of five NTL meets beginning with tomorrow's Edmonton Classic. STEADMAN OPENS CERES JUICES 10K SERIES Meriel Steadman became the second woman to emerge overall winner in a road race, when the Ceres Juices 10K Series kicked off on Saturday, June 18, 2011 with a tour of Road Town. and the fringes of Huntums Ghut, over to the Stop Light, eastward to the Port Purcell Roundabout before returning to the grounds Virgin Gorda's Emrol Amsterdam was the first male finisher and second overall in 44:12.03 while McLean placed third overall and second among the males in 45:25.78. Stephenson was third in 45:29.44. Running a steady pace, Steadman overhauled, Mark Stephenson, Emrol Amsterdam, and early leader Zebalon McLean who led for the first five miles to emerge victorious in the 6.2 miles race in 43 minutes 05.61 seconds. The race started and ended on the A. O. Shirley Recreation Grounds, with a loop out to the Prospect Reef Roundabout, up through Main Street, Lower Estate and FINAL RESULTS - Men: 1. Emrol Amsterdam, 44:12.03. 2. Zebalon McLean, 45:25.78. 3. Mark Stephenson, 45:29.44. 4. Chris Ghiorse, 49:12.85. Women: 1. Meriel Steadman, 43:05.61. 2. Maria Mays, 45:56.85. 3. Clare-Louise Whiley, 50:51.89. 4. Anne Monroe, 56:14.88. Maria Mays-the other woman to pull off the overall winner's feat last year-was the second woman behind Steadman to cross the line was fifth overall in 45:56.85. RECORD 21 COUNTRIES FOR CAC AGE GROUP CHAMPIONSHPS Over 200 athletes and officials from a record 21 countries will arrive in the territory to begin competing in the XIV Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Age Group Championships at the A.O. Shirley Recreation Grounds on Friday and Saturday. The CAC Age Group Championships began in Curacao in 1985 and is held every two years. This is the first time the championships are being held in the Leeward Islands. The BVI becomes the smallest CAC Family member to host a CAC Championships event and these Championships culminate the BVI Athletics Association 40th anniversary activities. The two day event targets 11-12 and 1314 aged boys and girls and has four sessions-two each day-at 10 a.m. and at 4 p.m. Athletes in the 11-12 division will con- test five events-60m, Long Jump, High Jump, Baseball Thrown and 800m (girls) 1000m (boys) while those in the 13-14 category will tackle seven disciplines, 80m, 80m Hurdles, Long Jump, High Jump, Baseball Throw, Shot Put and 1000m (girls) 1200m (boys). Each athlete's performance will be given a score and the athlete with the highest cumulative score in each category wins the division. The top eight athletes in each event in each division will collect awards-with ribbons going from positions 4-8. Some 16 of the 21 teams have the maximum allowable eight athletes and they will also compete for the team title, which goes to the team with the highest cumulative score from all their participants. Awards ceremony blocks are planned at 12:30 p.m. each day following the completion of the morning events and again at 6:30 p.m following the afternoon session. The opening ceremony will be held on Friday, July 1, preceding the start of the second session at 4 p.m. The closing ceremony is set for Saturday July 2, in conjunction with the 23 awards ceremony. Several BVI athletes who have won medals in different levels of CAC Championships or participated in CAC competitions, as well as past BVI Athletics Association presidents and official sponsors and suppliers, will be the feature presenters of the awards. Countries participating in the two-day event are: Anguilla, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Curacao, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Jamaica, Martinique, Mexico, Puerto Rico, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, and U.S. Virgin Islands. This competition is one that has produced several regional stars who have gone on to win World Championships, CAC Games, Pan Am Games, Commonwealth Games and Olympic Games medals. and NACAC Newsletter - June 2011 Contact/Contacto de NACAC 11/2 Altamont Crescent, Kingston 5, Jamaica Telephone: 876-968-5053/968-5110 Fax: 876-926-4609 E-mail: [email protected] and [email protected] Website: www.athleticsnacac.org