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30 August 2023

Thompson's academic dream comes true

Thompson, who entered LSU in 2005, was elated with his achievement, stating: "Usually when people call me to congratulate me, it is always for my prowess in track and field, athletics. It feels good, it feels different.

Evolution Timing keen on revolutionising distance-running

15/05/2020

Due to continued restrictions on most sporting events, the organisation plans to utilise chip timing to measure individual times of runners utilising the Savannah.

Thompson to graduate with sociology degree on Friday

14/05/2020

The 34-year-old Thompson was part of the gold-medal TT men’s 4×100-metre relay team at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, as well as the silver medallist in the 100m.

Thompson: Finish what you start

16/05/2020

Thompson, now 34, started his college degree at Louisiana State University (LSU), United States in 2005, but was unable to complete it as his track and field career soared in 2008.

Mother of invention

16/05/2020

I could not have imagined how excited I would get watching on my computer screen three pole vaulters repeatedly clear the same height.

Stellar example

23/05/2020

Marcus Duncan knows how to adapt to different circumstances. While other athletes have suffered because of inaccessible facilities in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, Duncan has experienced minimal disruption …

One day at a time

23/05/2020

Alena Brooks was busily preparing for the 2020 outdoor track and field season when the Covid-19 pandemic put a halt to her plans. Training was going great," Brooks told the Express.

Words of wisdom

18/05/2020

"Don’t chase the money. Chase the dream." These words of wisdom stuck with Jehue Gordon, and have served him well in his ten years as a professional athlete.

Record goal

28/05/2020

Rae-Anne Serville is just 18, but has already set her sights on a Trinidad and Tobago senior record. The Memphis Pioneers athlete is targeting the 51.83 seconds women’s 400 metres standard …

NAAATT cancels remainder of season

28/05/2020

"With the current prolonged period of the Stay at Home order , the board in its deliberation at a meeting held on Tuesday, has taken the decision to officially cancel the remainder of the 2020 track season," said Serrette in a release to its members dated Wednesday.