OLYMPIC AND World champion Akeem Stewart set a new national paralympic shot put record on Saturday, at the Dwight Yorke Stadium in Bacolet, on the second day of the Tobago Falcon Games.
The 26-year-old broke the 20-metre barrier when he registered a throw of 20.04 metres, in front of his home fans.
In an interview on TTT News last evening, Stewart said, “I feel very proud of myself.
2019 has been a great season fo far. I’m looking forward to great things.”
Stewart’s main focus this year will be the World Para Athletic Championship, scheduled from November 7-15 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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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