BASCOMBE RULES

HALF-LAP TRIUMPH: Trinidad and Tobago’s Shaniqua Bascombe celebrates her victory in the girls’ Under-18 200 metres event at the North American, Central American and Caribbean (NACAC) Under-18 & Under-23 Track and Field Championships in Queretaro, Mexico, yesterday. Photo courtesy NAAATT

BASCOMBE RULES

Express

:

Kwame Laurence

:

07/07/2019

Shaniqua Bascombe produced a golden run at the North American, Central American and Caribbean (NACAC) Under-18 & Under-23 Track and Field Championships in Queretaro, Mexico, yesterday, the Trinidad and Tobago sprinter stopping the clock at 24 seconds flat to capture the girls’ under-18 200 metres title.

Bascombe outclassed her rivals, getting to the line well ahead of Canadian Jillian Catton, the silver medallist in 24.37. Bermuda’s Caitlyn Bobb clocked 24.53 for bronze. Another T&T athlete, Leah Bertrand was fifth in 24.79.

National Association of Athletics Administrations of Trinidad and Tobago hosts athletic track and field meets, posts athletic heats and events results, athlete records and rankings. NAAATT organises championship race fixtures, gold, silver and bronze award ceremonies, coaching and certification resources for athletes and sports clubs in Trinidad and Tobago. Affiliated to: North America, Central America & Caribbean Athletic Association (NACAC), World Athletics (formerly International Association of Athletics Federations IAAF), Trinidad & Tobago Olympic Committee (TTOC).

Brand Logo Graphics Web