Djimon Gumbs surpassed qualifying standards over the weekend

January 31, 2018 by

By BVI Athletics Association

Djimon Gumbs qualifies for Carifta Games with a discus throw of 52.73m in the BVIAA Dag Samuels Developmental Meet, Jan 27, 2018. Photo: BVIAA

Djimon Gumbs surpassed the qualifying standards of 52.00m for the Carifta Games with a discus throw of 52.73m to highlight the BVI Athletics Association Dag Samuels Developmental meet series number two (2) over the weekend.

During the meet, Ms. Dominique Maloney was the lucky raffle winner of a Samsung G5 Prime mobile phone with $100 credit compliments of Digicel. Proceeds from the raffle benefited the Fast Lane Track Club founded by Coach Dag Samuels.

Below are the official results:

BVIAA Dag Samuels Developmental Meet Series
A. O Shirley Grounds, Road Town, Tortola

Meet #2- 27 Jan, 2018

SHOT PUT:
GIRLS U13 (6.6lbs): 1. Savianna Joseph (FLTC), 6.03m.
U15 (6.6lbs): 1. Jonique Smith (ATC), 7.69m. 2. Alexa Hodge (ATC), 7.57m. 3. Alli-anna Davis (STTC), 6.79m. 4. 3. Palesa Caesar (ATC), 6.04.
U20 (8.8lbs): 1. Akira Phillip (ATC), 8.82m.

BOYS: U15 (12lbs): 1. Sh’ael Lavacia (STTC), 10.98m. 2. Orlando Douglas (ATC), 7.43m. 2. Mehki Smith (FLTC), 6.72.
U20 (14lbs): 1. Diamante Gumbs (TNTC), 15.56. 2. Djimon Gumbs (TNTC), 14.34. 3. Deshoy Ward (ATC), 10.92.
OPEN MALES (16lbs): 1. Kevin Vanterpool (TNTC), 9.51m.

DISCUS: (1 kilo)
GIRLS U13: 1. Savianna Joseph (FLTC), 13.96m.
U15: 1. Jonique Smith (ATC), 19.52m. 2. Alexa Hodge (ATC), 16.71m. 3. Alli-anna Davis (STTC), 15.10m. 4. Palesa Caesar (ATC), 10.94.
U20: 1. Akira Phillip (ATC), 25.27m.

BOYS: U15 (1.5kg): 1. Sh’ael Lavacia (STTC), 38.64m. 2. Orlando Douglas (ATC), 33.47m. 2. Mehki Smith (FLTC), 16.35.
U20 (1.75kg): 1. Djimon Gumbs (TNTC), 52.73. 2. Diamante Gumbs (TNTC), 48.28. 3. Deshoy Ward (ATC), 32.19.
OPEN MALES (2 kilos): 1. Kevin Vanterpool (TNTC), 38.64m.

600m Run
OPEN Females: 1. Katrina Lindsay, (FLTC), 1:43.84. 2. Tashira Edwards (STTC), 1:44:57 3. Arianna Hayde, (STTC),1:53.81.
BOYS: U15: 1. Kendi Brewley (TNTC), 1:31.91. 2. Jelani Croal (STTC), 1:33:72 3. Rashaun Jack, (STTC) 1:55.97.

60m DASH:
GIRLS: U9: 1. Nickyjah Brewley (FLTC Jrs.), 10:76. 2. Tiffany Herbert (TNTC), 10:97.
U11 Girls: 1. Tamri Thomas (TNTC), 9.55. 2. Taryn Augustine (TNTC), 9:98. 3. Hailey McMaster (UNA), 10:30. 4. Ka’Brina Hull, (STTC), 10.55. 5. Malia Robin (STTC), 10:69.
U13 Girls: 1. Acaida Frett, (FLTC), 8.78. 2. Vinesha John, (FLTC), 9.03. 3. Tiya Herbert, (TNTC), 9.28. 4. Jah’Kyla Morton, (FLTC Jrs), 9.50. 5. Nejma Robinson, (FLTC), 9.75.
U15 Girls (Heat 1): 1. Jahtivya Williams, (STTC), 7:93. 2. Amia Todman, (STTC), 7:97. 3. Kailia Martin, (FLTC), 8:03. 4. Tenisha Herbert, (FLTC), 8.18. 5. Nickelia Drummond, (STTC), 8:34. 6. Abriel Magloire, (FLTC), 8:44. 7. Crystal Maximea ,(FLTC), 8:58 8. Deonna Campbell, (STTC), 8.70. 9. Anaya Frett, (FLTC), 9.50.
Girls U17: 1. Linessa Caesar, (FLTC), 9.38

BOYS U9. 1. B’Jhoni Roberts, (FLTC Jrs.), 10.22. 2. Re’Jean Campbell, (STTC), 10.76.
U11 Boys: 1. Latriel Wiliams, (STTC), 9.03. 2. Othniel Gillings, (FLTC), 9.05. 3. Clariq Frett, (STTC), 9.25. 4. Brian Roberts Jr, (FTLC), 9.43. 5. Azriel Smith, (STTC), 9.93
U13: 1. Kaleen Lettsome, (STTC), 8.88. 2. Cayden Maximea, (FLTC), 9.78.
U15: 1.Khybah Dawson, (TNTC), 7.56 2. Jamoi Roberts (STTC), 7.91.
U17: 1. Jaleel Croal (STTC), 6.94. 2. Nathan Cousins, (RSTC), 8:25
U20. Troy Barzey (STTC), 7.26.
Open: 1. Johnt’a Charles (FLTC), 6.69. 2. Joshua Lynch (STTC), 7.14

300m DASH:
U13: 1. Acaida Frett, (FLTC), 50.02. 2. Kenniqua Grate, (STTC), 53.43. 3. Nejma Robinson, (FLTC), 53.87.
U15: 1. Jahtivya Williams, (STTC), 42.61. 2. Akeela McMaster, (UNA), 43.11. 2. Kaelyaah Liburd, (RSTC), 43.40. 4. Kenyatta Grate, (STTC), 44.50. 5. Nickelia Drummond, (STTC), 44.82. 6. Tenisha Herbert (STTC), 46.15 7. Lia Claxton, (STTC), 47.28. 8. Kailia Martin, (FLTC), 46.82. 9. Anaya Frett, (FLTC), 57.03.
U17: 1. Alisha Hayde (STTC), 43.97. 2. Linessa Caesar, (FLTC), 53.40.

OPEN FEMALES: 1. Beyonce DeFreitas, (STTC), 37.97. 2. Akrisa Eristee, (STTC), 39.33. 3. Zara Brown, (STTC), 40.72. 4. Tashira Edwards, (STTC), 42.69. 5. Kelsha Fortune, (TNTC), 42.97. 6. Deya Erickson, (STTC), 44.50.

BOYS: U11: 1. Tiondre Frett (STTC), 48.31. 2. Othniel Gillings (FLTC Jrs), 51.38. 3. Brian Roberts, (FLTC Jrs), 1:02.81. 4. Braeden Martin (FLTC Jrs), 1:03.66.
U13: 1. Antuwn Maduro, (STTC), 45.71. 2. Sean Samuel, (RSTC), 49.56. 3. Cayden Maximea (FLTC Jrs.), 51.39.
U15: 1. Khybah Dawson (TNTC), 39.90. 2. Santos Caines, (STTC), 44.03. 3. Rashaun Jack, (STTC), 48.00.
U17: 1. Jaleel Croal, (STTC), 35.53. 2. Malik John, (STTC), 37.06. 3. Jmari Duhaney, (STTC), 37.61. 4. Wanyae Belle, (STTC), 40.64.
U20 Boys: 1. Ke’Andrae Campbell, (TTC), 35.84. 2. Troy Barzey, (STTC), 36.36. 3. Alonzo Baptise, (TNTC), 41.56. 3.

300m HURDLES: OPEN MALES: 1. Gevon Smith, (STTC), 44.07 2. Jonathan Hing (STTC), 48.02.

1000M: U20 Girls: Mariah Christian, (RSTC), 3:25.44. U20 Boys: Samuel Romney, (STTC), 2:56.19.

150m:
Girls U9: 1. Nickyjah Brewley, (FLTC Jrs), 27.03. 2. Tiffany Herbert, (TNTC), 28.66
U11: 1. Tamir Thomas, (TNTC), 23.31. 2. Shyra Stoutt, (STTC), 24.13. 3. Taryn Augustine, (TNTC), 24.31. 4. Ka’Brina Hull, (STTC), 25.59. 5. Hailey McMaster (UNA) 29.94. 6. Malia Robin, (STTC), 26.87.
U13: 1. Jah’Kyla Morton, (FLTC Jrs), 21.48. 2. Vinesha John, (FLTC), 21.80. 3. Tiya Herbert, (TNTC), 23.03.
U15: 1. Jahtivya Willliams, (STTC), 19.00. 2. Amia Todman, (STTC), 19.28 3. Nickelia Drummond (STTC), 19.75. 4. Abriel Magloire (FLTC), 19.90. 5. Kenyatta Grate, (STTC), 20.16. 7. Tenisha Herbert (STTC), 20.40. 8. Lia Claxton (STTC), 20.53. 9. Crystal Maximea, (FLTC), 20.70. 10. Kailia Martin (FLTC), 20.75. 11. Deonna Cambell (STTC), 21.88. 12. Carleen Lenton (STTC), 25.66.
U17: 1. Breisly Rabsatt (STTC), 20.59.
OPEN Females: 1. Beyonce DeFreitas (STTC), 16.81. 2. Zara Brown (FLTC), 17.84. 3. Akrisa Eristee (STTTC), 18.06. 4. Deya Erickson (STTC), 18.81. 5. Arianna Hayde (STTC), 19.31. 6. Katrina Lindsay, 19.73. 7. Shanice Hucey (STTC), 20.34.

Boys
U9: 1. Re’Jean Cambell, (STTC), 26.17. 2. B’Joni Roberts, (FLTC Jrs), 26.20
U11: 1. Tiondre Frett, (STTC), 20.79. 2. Latriel Williams, (STTC), 21.83. 3. Othniel Gillings, (FLTC Jrs), 22.00. 4. Clariq Frett, (FLTC Jrs), 22.69. 5. Brian Roberts Jr, (FLTC Jr), 23.72. 6. Azriel Smith, (STTC), 24.47. 7. Braeden Martin, (FLTC Jrs), 28.19.
U13: 1. Antuwn Maduro, (STTC), 20.15. 2. Kaleem Lettsome, (STTC), 20.58.
U15: 1. Kendi Brewley (TNTC), 18.58. 2. Jelani Croal (STTC), 19.22. 3. Rashaun Jack (STTC), 19.97. 4. Hugh-Anthony Jones (TNTC), 20.28. 5. Daniel Maduro (FLTC), 20.89.
U17: 1. Jaleel Croal (STTC), 16.12. 2. Malik John (STTC), 17.16. 3. Jmari Duhaney (STTC), 17.66. 4. Wanyae Belle (STTC), 18.12. 5. Kymani Percival (FLTC), 20.34.
U20 Males: 1. Ke’Andrae Campbell (TNTC), 16.56. 2. Kalyan Brumant (EPTC), 17.19. 3. Alonzo Baptise (TNTC), 18.91
OPEN MALES: 1. Johnt’a (FLTC), 16.02. 2. Joshua Lynch (STTC), 16.94.

The Dag Samuels Developmental Meet Series number 3 is slated for Saturday February 10th, 2018 at the A.O. Shirley Grounds.

Results from overseas athletes competing indoors as follows:

• Akeem Bradshaw competed in the triple jump with a jump of 49.2m to set a meet record at the Hawkeye Invitational.
• Trent Herbert ran a time of 6.91seconds in the Boys 55m dash (personal best 6.84s), 18-09.50 in the boys long jump (personal best 19-10.50) and 38.00s in the 300m Dash ( personal best 37.59s) at MIAA/IAAM Championships.
• Khari Herbert won the 400m finals with a time of 48.46s with a track record on a 200m flat track at the Finn Pincus Invitational in Virginia.

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2017 Youth and Junior Athletes of the year announced

January 18, 2018 by

By British Virgin Islands Athletics Association

Beyonce DeFreitas named BVIAA Junior Female Athlete 2017. Photo: BVIAA

The British Virgin Islands Athletics Association officially announces that Jaleel Croal and Akeela McMaster have been named BVIAA Youth Male and Female Athletes of the Year for 2017. Djimon Gumbs and Beyonce DeFreitas have been named BVIAA Junior Male and Female Athletes of the Year for 2017.

Jaleel Croal, the 2017 Elmore Stoutt High School Victor ended the year as the national top 200m leader in his U15 age division. His season highlight was his-strong performance among his peers in the Heptathlon at the North American, Central American and Caribbean (NACAC) Age Group Championships held in Trinidad and Tobago in June 2017.

At the same NACAC Age Group Championships his teammate Akeela McMaster became the fourth (4th) BVI athlete since 1997 to claim an individual Pentathlon division medal at the North American. McMaster claimed the U13 Girls Division Pentathlon bronze medal as the territory’s Age group team walked away with six medals overall as well as a team award.

Djimon Gumbs was a double Flow Carifta Games silver medalist in the Discus Throw and Shot Put and became the territory’s first (1st) Commonwealth Youth Games medalist at the 6th edition of the Games with a Bronze in the Discus Throw. This national record holder remained a strong competitor throughout 2017.

Beyonce DeFreitas, the 2017 Golden South Classics cover girl and 3 time Carifta finalist earned silver at the Commonwealth Youth Games in the 200m sprint. At the the age of 15 she was one of the few athletes in the OECS to run under 24 seconds in the 200m. As the 200m national leader in her division, she has remained unbeaten in local competion since the age of 13.

The BVIAA Board, members, Athletes and Track and Field family congratulate the Youth and Junior Athletes of the Year for 2017.

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Athlete results in first of Dag Samuels Developmental Meet Series and overseas athletes’ results

January 15, 2018 by

By the British Virgin Islands Athletics Association

Diamante Gumbs hurls a throw of 16.22 in the Shot Put in the first of the Dag Samuels Developmental Meet Series on January 13, 2018. Photo: BVIAA

The British Virgin Islands Athletics Association held its first (1st) Development Meet to kick off the Track and Field season over the weekend. This year’s Developmental Series is named in honor of late chief coach Xavier Dag Samuels.

The results are set out below.

The Dag Samuels Developmental Meet Series number 2 is slated for Saturday January 27, 2018 at the A.O. Shirley Grounds.

Results from overseas athletes competing indoors as follows-

• Joshua Hill competed in the 400m at the University of Houston placing first with a time of 50.32 seconds
• Nelda Huggins competed in the 60m and 200m at the Hawkeye Invitational at the University of Iowa placing first (1st) in a time of 7.50 seconds and second (2nd) in a time of 25.07 seconds respectively
• Akeem Bradshaw competed in the Long jump and triple jump at the Hawkeye Invitational at the University of Iowa placing 4th with a jump of 6.94m and second (2nd) with a jump of 13.91m respectively.

Results of Dag Samuels Developmental Meet Series # 1 held January 13, 2018.

SHOT PUT: GIRLS U13 (6.6lbs): 1. Savianna Joseph (FLTC), 5.94m. U15 (6.6lbs): 1. Jonique Smith (ATC), 7.77m.  2. Alexa Hodge (ATC), 7.44m.   3. Alli-anna Davis (STTC), 7.12m.  U20 (8.8lbs): 1.  Arianna Hayde (STTC), 10.80m. 2. Akira Phillip (ATC), 7.60m.    BOYS: U15 (12lbs): 1. Orlando Douglas (ATC), 7.13m.   U17(12lbs): 1. Sh’ael Lavacia (STTC), 9.95m.  U20 (14lbs): 1. Diamante Gumbs (TNTC), 16.22.  2. Djimon Gumbs (TNTC), 10.85.  OPEN MALES (16lbs): 1. Kevin Vanterpool (TNTC), 9.92m.

600m:  GIRLS U15: 1. Kaelyaah Liburd (RSTC), 1:52:03. U17.  1. Alisha Hayde (STTC), 1:48:73.     OPEN Females: 1.  Tashira Edwards (STTC), 1:40:78. 2.  Kelsha Fortune, (TNTC), 1:47:57 3. Mariah Christian (RSTC), 1:53:07. BOYS:  U15:  1. Kendi Brewley (TNTC), 1:44:52.  2. Jaden Augustine (TNTC), 1:59:12. OPEN Males: 1. Malik John (STTC), 1:30:95.  2. Jmari Duhaney (STTC), 1:32:06.  3. Samuel Romney (STTC), 1:32:60.  4. Khoy Vanterpool (STTC), 1:35:41.

60m HURDLES: OPEN FEMALES: 1. Deya Erickson (STTC), 8:83.  2. Arianna Hayde (STTC), 9:55.

OPEN MALES: Jonathan Hing (STTC), 11:53.  DNF: Gevon Smith.

60m DASH:  GIRLS:  U9: 1. Nickyjah Brewley (FLTC Jrs.), 10:38.  2. Malia Robin (STTC), 10:50.  U11: 1. Jayla Winter (FLTC Jrs.), 9:56. 2. Hailey McMaster (UNA), 10:28.  3. Demia Stoute (FLTC Jrs.), 10:46. U13: 1. Acaida Frett (FLTC), 8:69.  2. Vinesha John (FLTC), 8:93.  3. Jah’Kyla Morton (FLTC), 9:15.   4. Nejma Robinson (FLTC), 9:30.  5.  Karliyah Morton (RSTC), 9:62.  U15: 1.  Jahtivya Williams (STTC), 7:96. 2. Nickelia Drummond (STTC), 8:02.  3. Abriel Magloire (FLTC), 8:09.   4. Crystal Maximea (FLTC), 8:10. 5. Ariyah Smith (STTC), 8.49.  6. Linessa Caesar (FLTC), 9:04.  7. Deona Campbell (FLTC), 9:25.  8. Anaya Frett (FLTC), 9:52. BOYS:  U9: 1. Ayden McIntosh (FLTC Jrs), 9:63   2. Yachristian Roberts (TNTC), 10:21.  3. Kaleb Thomas (FLTC Jrs), 10:46.  4. B’Jhoni Roberts (FLTC Jrs.), 10:56. U11: 1. Latriel Williams (STTC), 9:08. 2.Othniel Gillings (FLTC Jrs.), 9:21. 3. Clariq Frett (FLTC Jrs.), 9:33. 4. Mario Carter (FLTC Jrs.), 9:46.   5. Brian Roberts Jr (FLTC Jrs.), 9:8.  6.  Azriel Smith (STTC), 9:75.  U13: 1. Kaleem Lettsome (STTC), 8:70.  2. Jobari Pemberton (FLTC Jrs.), 8:88.  3. Sean Samuel (RSTC), 8:95. U15:  1. Ja’moi Roberts (STTC), 7:73.  2. Jelani Croal (STTC), 8:25.  3. Rashawn Jack (STTC), 8:55.     4. Santos Caines (STTC), 8;64.  5. T’Khoy Stevens (RSTC), 9:01.  U17: 1. Malik John, STTC, (7:28).   2. Wanyae Belle (STTC), 7:69.  J’mari Duhaney (STTC), 7:87.  OPEN:   1. Johnt’a Charles (FLTC), 7:09.

300m DASH: U11 Girls: 1. Shyra Stoutt (STTC), 54:01.  2. Jayla Winter (FLTC Jrs.), 54.87. U13 Girls: 1. Jah’Kyla Morton (FLTC Jrs.), 48.92.   2.  Acaida Frett (FLTC Jrs.), 49.84.  3. Asia McMaster (UNA), 52.45.  4. Vinesha John (FLTC), 52.96.  5. Kenniqua Grate (STTC), 55.10.  U15:  1.  Kenyatha Grate, 43.91.  2.  Nickelia Drummond (STTC), 44.84.  3.  Abriel Magloire (FLTC), 45:34.  4.  Tenisha Herbert (STTC), 48.38.  5. Crystal Maximea (FLTC), 49.58.   6.  Deona Campbell (FLTC), 50:12.  7.  Lia Claxton (STTC), 50.25.  U17: Zara Brown (FLTC), 42.20.  BOYS: U11: 1. Tiondre Frett (STTC), 48.14.   2. Othniel Gillings (FLTC Jrs.), 50.70.  3. Mario Carter (FLTC Jrs.), 51.31.  4.  Clariq Frett (FLTC Jrs.), 52.28.  5. Brian Roberts Jr (FLTC Jrs.), 58.85.  U13: 1. Jobari Pemberton (FLTC Jrs.), 45.53.  2.  Sean Samuel (RSTC), 49.61.  U15:  1. Jamoi Roberts (STTC), 39.56, 2. Khybah Dawson (TNTC), 39.76.  3. Jelani Croal (STTC), 42.28.  4. Santos Canies (STTC), 46.70.  5.  Daniel Maduro (FLTC), 47.05. U20: 1. Ke’Andrae Campbell (TNTC), 37.61, 2. Alonzo Baptiste (TNTC), 43.06.       3. Wanyae Belle (STTC), 40.06.  OPEN: 1. Johnt’a Charles (FLTC), 35.88.  2. Jaleel Croal (STTC), 36.11.  3. Khoy Vanterpool (STTC), 38.50.

300m HURDLES: OPEN MALES: Jonathan Hing (STTC), 46.87.  2. Gevon Smith. 59.25

JAVELIN: GIRLS U13 (500g): 1. Savianna Joseph (FLTC), 15.56m. U15 (500g): 1. Jonique Smith (ATC), 15.37m.  2. Alexa Hodge (ATC), 13.01m.   3. Alli-anna Davis (STTC), 13.74m.  U20 (600g): 1. 2. Arianna Hayde (STTC), 35.78m. 2.  Akira Phillip (ATC), 35.37m.   BOYS: U15 (700g): 1. Orlando Douglas (ATC), 12.42m.   U17 (700g): 1. Sh’ael Lavacia (STTC), 28.53m.  U20 (800g): 1. Djimon Gumbs (TNTC), 38.71m.  2. Deshoy Ward (ATC), 29.58.  OPEN MALES (800g): 1. Kevin Vanterpool (TNTC), 47.71m.

600m:  GIRLS U15: 1. Alisha Hayde (STTC), 1:48:73.   2. Kaelyaah Liburd (RSTC), 1:52:03.   OPEN Females: 1.  Tashira Edwards (STTC), 1:40:78. 2.  Kelsha Fortune, (TNTC), 1:47:57 3. Mariah Christian (RSTC), 1:53:07. BOYS:  U15:  1. Kendi Brewley (TNTC), 1:44:52.  2. Jaden Augustine (TNTC), 1:59:12. OPEN Males: 1. Malik John (STTC), 1:30:95.  2. Jmari Duhaney (STTC), 1:32:06.  3. Samuel Romney (STTC), 1:32:60.  4. Khoy Vanterpool (STTC), 1:35:41.

150m Dash: GIRLS U9: 1. Malia Robin (STTC), 43.80.  2. Nickyjah Brewley (FLTC Jrs.), 44.60.  U11 Girls: 1. Taryn Augustine (TNTC), 25.22.  2. Hailey McMaster (UNA), 26.69.  3.  Demia Stoute (FLTC Jrs.), 26.72. 4. Kabrina Hull (STTC), 43.20. U13: 1.  Acaida Frett (FLTC Jrs.), 21.84. 2. Vinesha John (FLTC), 52.96.  3. Nejma Robinson(FLTC), 23.21.  4. Karliyah Morton (RSTC), 23.43.  5. Tiya Herbert (TNTC), 24.59.   U15:  1. Abriel Magloire (FLTC), 20.65.  2.  Amia Todman (STTC), 20.81   3.  Tenisha Herbert (STTC), 21.09.  4. Crystal Maximea (FLTC), 21.57 5. Ariyah Smith (STTC), 21.87  6.  Brianna Williams (TNTC), 22.14.  7.  Linessa Caesar (FLTC), 23.74.  8.  Anaya Frett (FLTC), 25.19.  OPEN: 1. Akrisa Eristee (STTC), 18.53.  2.  Arianna Hayde (STTC), 20.06.  BOYS: U9: 1. Ayden McIntosh (FLTC Jrs), 25.06.   2.  Yachristian Roberts (TNTC), 25.56.  3. Re’Jean Campbell (STTC), 26.66.  4. Kaleb Thomas (FLTC Jrs).   5. B’Jhoni Roberts (FLTC Jrs.), 28.54.  U11: 1. Latriel Williams (STTC), 23.58. 2. Azriel Smith (STTC), 25.20.  3. Brian Roberts Jr (FLTC Jrs.), 26.14.  U13: 1. Antuwn Maduro  (STTC),  20.60.   2.  Kaleem Lettsome (STTC) 21.24. U15:  1. Jamoi Roberts (STTC), 18.50,  2. Rashawn Jack (STTC), 20.10.  3. Daniel Maduro (FLTC), 20.31. 4. Santos Canies (STTC), 21.07.  5. Hugh Anthony Jones (TNTC), 21.84. OPEN: 1. Jaleel Croal (STTC), 16.42.  2. Johnt’a Charles (FLTC), 16.87.  3. Joshua Lynch (STTC), 17.67.

 

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2017 Top Senior VI Athletics ranked No. 2 and No. 10 in 2017 IAAF World Rankings

January 12, 2018 by

By the BVI Athletics Association

Chantel Malone and Kyron McMaster respectively named BVIAA 2017 Senior Female Athlete and Senior Male Athlete

The British Virgin Islands Athletics Association is pleased to announce that Kyron McMaster and Chantel Malone have been named the BVIAA Senior Male and Female Athletes of the Year for 2017. This accomplishment is topped with their achievements as number 2 and number 10 in the IAAF Men and Women World Rankings in their respective disciplines.

McMaster, the 400m hurdler ended the year as the World leader in the 400m after clocking a time of 47.80 seconds at the Jamaica Invitational on May 20, 2017. He is currently ranked second behind Karsten Warholm of Norway in the world rankings.

At the World Championships in London, McMaster failed to qualify after been disqualified but bounced back by beating a field of athletes which included World Champion Warholm of Norway at the Diamond League Meet in Zurich, Switzerland on August 24, 2017.

Third and fourth respectively in the world rankings are Yasmani Copello of Turkey and Olympic Champion Kerron Clement of USA.

“I want to be the best and to continue to train hard and represent my country to the best of my ability,” McMaster said.

Malone secured a seventh place finish in the women’s long jump at the 2017 World Championships making history for the Virgin Islands as the first ever athlete to make it to the final of a senior IAAF World Championships.

Britney Reese of the USA is ranked number 1 in the world rankings.

Malone was truly excited learning about her world ranking, she said, “I was surprised but happy! With everything that happened last season, it was definitely an icing on the cake. It inspired me to continue moving forward and being the best athlete that I can be.”

The long jumper further stated that “this year my inspiration stemmed from losing Coach Samuels. I want my success to be a beacon of hope for the athletes of the BVI and let the world know that we are still a force to be reckoned with.”

Notably, Malone and McMaster are the only two Leeward Island athletes in the top IAAF World rankings.

BVIAA President Steve Augustine commented that “as a people and as the Athletics family, we are especially proud of Kyron and Chantel. What they have accomplished internationally is truly a testament to what hard work and determination can masterfully achieve. I trust that this will serve as an inspiration to the many super talented BVI athletes seeking to follow in their footsteps.

“Undoubtedly, I must also give credit to the many coaches that nurtured their athletic abilities during their youth, junior and senior years; Coach Dag Samuels and the Fast Lane coaching staff, Coach Winston Potter and the Top Notch coaching staff and Coach Loren Seagrave, who currently coaches Chantel. ”

Both Malone and McMaster are now focused towards the next major games, the Commonwealth Games with their eyes ultimately to compete at the 2020 Olympic Games.

The BVIAA Board, members, Athletes and Track and Field family congratulates McMaster and Malone for their historic accomplishments on the WORLD stage and being named Male and Female Senior Athletes of the Year for 2017.

Awardees in several other categories including Youth and Junior Athletes of the Year for 2017 and record breakers will be announced in future updates.

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Keanu George selected to Youth Change Makers (YCM) Programme

December 12, 2017 by

Mr. Keanu George of the Valley, Virgin Gorda was selected as one of the 80 Youth Change Makers (YCM) from across the globe for the 3rd Youth Olympic Games (YOG) to be held in Buenos Aires in 2018.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) launched the Youth Change-Makers (YCM) programme (previously Young Ambassadors Programme) for the 3rd Youth Olympic Games (YOG) to be held in Buenos Aires in 2018.

The BVI Olympic Committee (BVIOC) nominated Mr. Keanu George of the Valley, Virgin Gorda who was selected as one of the 80 Youth Change Makers (YCM) from across the globe. This is the first time someone from the BVI has been selected.

Mr. George will be part of the BVI’s delegation at the 3rd Youth Olympic Games and will be empowered to motivate and inspire our YOG athletes and ensure that they get the most out of their YOG journey.

Pre-Games, Mr. George will help promote the YOG and its values and inform the athletes about the Learn & Share activities. During Games time, he will actively facilitate the BVI’s athletes’ participation in these activities and encourage them to truly experience the YOG spirit of Compete, Learn and Share.

Post-Games, all Young Change Makers will be invited to remain engaged and actively involved with the IOC and National Olympic Committees (NOC) in promoting sport, the Olympic values and the YOG spirit.

Mr. George is a graduate of the Bregado Flax High School with Honors. He obtained an Associate Degree in Computer, Graphic Information Technology at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC). He was an athlete of the Raw Skillz Track Club of Virgin Gorda and presently works at the Wright Choice Canteen as a Manager.

In his response after learning he had been selected as a YCM, Mr. George said, “I am very honored to be selected as the YCM at the 2018 Youth Olympic Games and humbled because this will be a life changing experience. The experience I gain will be used to encourage others to do their best and go after their goals. I hope to learn as much as possible and use that to inspire others to be the best that they can be”.

Ephraim Penn, President of the British Virgin Islands Olympic Committee congratulated Keanu on his accomplishment of being selected as a Youth Change Maker. He stated, “I have no doubt that he will do his best and most importantly come back to the Territory and continue to help with the youth in development of sport in the Territory.”

The Youth Olympic Games will take place October 6 – 18, 2018 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

About the Youth Change Maker
The Young Change-Makers (YCM) Programme aims to empower young people and support them to become Change-Makers in their community, using sport for a better world. The IOC aims to create an ongoing and long-term engagement with these young talents beyond the YOG in October 2018, through regular opportunities to get active and to contribute.

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Track & Field family to help clean up A. O. Shirley Ground

December 8, 2017 by

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The A.O. Shirley Recreation ground suffered extensive damage from Hurricane Irma. Photo: BVISports.com

President of the VI Athletics Association, Mr. Steve Augustine has organized the Track and Field family to lend a helping hand to the ongoing clean-up of the A.O. Shirley Ground, this Saturday, December 9.

According to Augustine, the Track and Field family will be out in numbers to continue with the clean-up in order to get their new season of 2018 Development Meets underway in nicer, safer conditions.

“The Track and Field family is very large and we will have a wealth of persons out there to assist. We will have bins and 3 yard trucks on site to take care of the larger items, like the mangled stands and the smaller items that have been scattered around we are just going to tidy up, so hopefully in a few weeks-time there will be some nice grass around the edges ahead of the Development Meets for 2018,” said Augustine.

Public Works and the City Manager’s office had begun the process and put a lot of time and effort into getting the grounds back to a usable state and now the Track and Field family will add its efforts.

Augustine has also made sure the IAAF, the association’s governing body, is aware of the issues as well as other regional bodies.

President of the BVI Olympic Committee, Mr. Ephraim Penn stated that funding has been found to replace the track surface.

“We are tapping into various resources at Olympic level to see how we can help rebuild and restart many of our member sports and one thing we have been able to secure is funding from Pan Am Sports, which used to be PASO, to have Mondo replace the entire track.”

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Farley and Mays win 12th Deloitte-Ogier BVI Half Marathon

December 4, 2017 by

Source: BVI News

54 runners took part in the Deloitte-Ogier BVI Half Marathon on December 3, the first race in the BVI since Hurricane Irma. Photo: Dean “the Sportsman” Greenaway

Julius Farley and Maria Mays made it to the top of the podium in the 12th annual Deloitte-Ogier BVI Half Marathon, sweeping major trophies and other prizes on the way.

Farley won the event in a time of 1.32.06 competing in the male category, while Mays stopped the clock in a time of 1.54.01 competing in the female category.

Reuben Stoby came in second behind Farley in a time of 1.38.38 and Paul Mellor, third place in 1.41.12.

Karen Figser came in at number two in the female category with 1.58.48 and Rosemond Johnson third with 2.01.29.

The event which was held on Sunday,December 3 saw runners charting a new course, beginning and ending at the Tortola Sports Club (TSC) in Pasea Estate. Runners had to go through Road Town into Sea Cows Bay and back, while the 10k race was from the gate at Sensus car park at Manuel Reef and back.

Following the prize-giving ceremony, the two top runners in the male category shared their views of the race:

“I just went out and run my normal race and managed to make it,” Farley remarked. “Today was kind of hot but we managed to complete it. Despite the hurricane and the cancellation of so many other races we were able to pull off this one today.”
He has been a participant for four years now.

Reuben Stoby also was pleased of his second place victory. “It was a wonderful race! Julius and I have been battling in Road Racing in pretty much in every way; 5k, 2 miles, 10k and the half marathon and today he was really strong.”

A total of three teams participated- KPMG 1, KPMG 2 and Governor’s Beauties.

In the 10k, Gillian Plaxton won in the female category, while in the male, Andrew Fraser won.

In  second place in the male category was Phil Nelson, and in the third was Neil Day.

In the female category, Vanessa King came second followed by Jane Thorpe.

Director of the BVI Runners, Kay Reddy says due to the 6am curfew, the race began at 7 when the sun was already up making it a hot run.

Additionally, she explained that organizers had considered scrapping the race which was the first to be held post-Hurricane Irma.

“We were absolutely delighted because this year after [Hurricane] Irma we decided not to do any formal race,” said Reddy.  “We decided to have a little home race this year, just to do it casually, just for fun, just to see how people feel. I had planned for about 30 runners and I am absolutely delighted to note that 54 signed up. So it was a great race given the circumstances. The race turned out better than anticipated.”

Reddy also promised a full racing schedule next year.

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Sports back on track after Hurricanes Irma and Maria

November 23, 2017 by

Source: BVI Platinum

Sports back on track after hurricanes Irma and Maria. Photo: Sherine Williams/BVI Platinum News

Despite the obvious devastation at the A.O. Shirley Recreational Grounds, the facility is once again buzzing with activity, as BVI student athletes hit the track in preparation for the track and field season, which starts in January.

Amid the damaged fixtures which lay waste all around the blue track, athletes of different ages, from various schools and local track clubs, train at different times each day.

They all have different goals and track meets to attend in the upcoming season. But all agree that Hurricane Irma and her trail of destruction were not enough to stop them from representing the BVI next year.

“We never stopped. We were back in training probably as early as a week after Irma. We are competing internationally with countries like Jamaica, the US and places in Europe, and those athletes don’t stop so we can’t stop,” said track coach Willis Todman from Sprint Tech.

He is currently preparing three female athletes from the Elmore Stoutt High School, who were engaged in a training session while he spoke to BVI Platinum News.

He explained that even student athletes at the elementary level are in training in preparation for various competitions next year.

“Track and field for us is a business. Most of these kids in the BVI will be looking to go to colleges soon, so they need to be prepared so they can be picked up by recruiters who attend these events,” Todman related.

He revealed that next year, high school students are set to compete at the annual CARIFTA games, OECS Games, World Junior Championships and some meets in the United States.

Once recruited to compete for overseas colleges (especially in the United States), BVI student athletes are paid up to $70,000 a year, to cover living expenses, tuition and books. This avenue is a lucrative one for juniors who get the opportunity to attend college free of cost, while doing track and field – something they enjoy.

Many are hoping to follow in the footsteps of 20 year-old BVI native Nelda Huggins, who was recently recruited by the University of Texas and is now ranked number 1 female junior athlete in the US for the women’s 100m event.

Kyron McMaster is also another BVI athlete who offers much hope to aspiring track stars in the Territory.

McMaster was coached locally by the late Xavier ‘Dagg’ Samuels and signed to colleges in the US before becoming the fastest 400m hurdler this year.

Todman said the BVI continues to show excellence in track, adding that a recruiter from a United States college travelled to the BVI last week, to express an interest in recruiting 16 year-old sprinter Beyoncé Defreitas, who is now under his tutelage.

“Last year she was the silver medalist at the the 200m at the Junior Commonwealth Games and that coach came down to show his face and express an interest. But it comes down to where Beyoncé will feel comfortable at the end of the day,” Todman explained.

Defreitas agrees with her coach and told BVI Platinum News that she is waiting to see the other colleges that will express an interest in her before she picks an overseas university to compete for.

She is confident that she will be ready for next season, but admits that Irma did affect her focus for a while.

Photo Credit: Sherine Williams/BVI Platinum News
“It did slow me down for the first month, a little bit, but not much. Right now we trying to perfect form and I am pretty sure I’m gonna get it down pat before the season starts,” Defreitas said with a smile.

Another athlete, 14 year-old Akrissa Eristee, said despite the impact of Hurricane Irma, she is confident that BVI athletes can still compete with top athletes in the Caribbean and the world next year.

“I am confident that we can bring it, just as hard. I feel confident that I am gonna reach my goals,” Akrissa said.

She added that the resilience of the BVI people in the aftermath of Irma will inspire her to do her best next season.

She encouraged other student track athletes to stay focused and committed to the sport, despite various challenges they may face.

“Just stay focused and know that you really have to want it,” Akrissa said.

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Nelda Huggins makes her mark in USA as NJCAA’s #1 ranked 100m sprinter

November 16, 2017 by

Source: BVI News

The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) in the USA has ranked BVI sprinter, Nelda Huggins at number one for the women’s 100 metres, and at number seven for the 200 metre-dash. Photo: Provided

Local sprinter Nelda Huggins is making massive strides in the United States (US).

The 20-year-old athlete, who is in her final year at a junior college in the US, has caught the eye of a number of top-notch universities that are willing to shell out big bucks to sign her to their respective athletic programmes.

Huggins has been approached by schools such as University of Alabama, University of Iowa, and University of Oklahoma.
However, it was the nationally-acclaimed University of Texas that was successful in its bid to sign the rising British Virgin Islands track star.

“I felt it was a good decision for me because Texas is a big school for sprinting. Going there is a great opportunity and it should be a great experience… Texas was the best pick out of all of them,” Huggins said during an interview with BVI News.

Texas University has promised Huggins a full scholarship comprising tuition and boarding.

She said signing with the school comes with a number of other perks. “For athletics I’ll be provided with a masseuse, chiropractors, and a nutritionist to maintain my body weight and overall standard of a track athlete. They are offering everything that could keep my body healthy.”

As for the academics package, Huggins said: “They have offered counseling, and I have access to the things that will make me a top student.”

She is scheduled to attend university next September.

Meanwhile, the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) in the US has ranked the BVI sprinter at number one for the women’s 100 metres, and at number seven for the 200 metre-dash. “I was also the 60-metre national champion and I was the record holder for my school [at Iowa Central Community College].”

“For me, making a big name as a small island country student actually makes them see that Nelda Huggins is a hard worker and that the BVI has talent,” said Huggins who is from East End on Tortola. “Being from a small island of just 24 square miles and standing out in the United States of America feels really good because I want to help bring the island on the map,” added Huggins.

The sprinter said she plans to run all the way into professional athletics, adding that she attended St Jago High School in Jamaica primarily so she could train.

Huggins hopes to represent the BVI at the next staging of the Commonwealth games.

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Kyron McMaster wins Men’s 400m hurdles in Zurich Diamond League, Switzerland

August 25, 2017 by

Source: BVI Platinum

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National record holder, Kyron McMaster has produced another outstanding performance on the world stage, to win the Men’s 400m hurdles in Zurich Diamond League, Switzerland on August 24.

His time was 48.07 seconds, just a touch slower than his 47.80, a world-leading time for 2017, which he established in May during the Jamaica invitational.

The time was good enough to beat the reigning World Champion Gold Medalist, Karsten Warholm of Norway, and Bronze Medalist, Kerron Clement of the USA.

This comes just over a month after he placed second in the 400m Hurdles at the 2017 IAAF Diamond League, Muller Anniversary Games in London last month.

 

McMaster, who is trained by one of the Territory’s longest-serving coaches, Xavier “Dag” Samuels, has his eyes set on the world record of 46.69 seconds.

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