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ON THE MOVE: Trinidad and Tobago’s Kelly-Ann Baptiste, right, and Britain’s Asha Philip compete in the Women’s 100 metres heats at the 2019 IAAF World Athletics Championships at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, yesterday. .See Page 58. ÑPhoto: AFPÊ

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Kwame Laurence

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28/09/2019

Trinidad and Tobago track star Kelly-Ann Baptiste renews her rivalry with long-time Jamaican foe Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce in the IAAF World Athletics Championship women’s 100 metres semifinals here in Doha, Qatar, today.

Baptiste has been drawn in lane six in the third and final heat, alongside Fraser-Pryce, in five. The race, scheduled for 2.36 p.m. (TT time), will also feature defending champion Tori Bowie of the United States, Ivory Coast sprinter Murielle Ahoure and Dutchwoman Dafne Schippers. Only the top two will qualify automatically for the 4.20 p.m. final.

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).

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