SLAA Scaled Down League Meet a Success
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LAST Sunday’s scaled down athletics meet at the George Odlum Stadium (GOS) in Vieux Fort was a success even though it was the first of its kind in 14 months.
Hosted by the Saint Lucia Athletics Association (SLAA), League Meet No. 1 was a five-hour event with nine out of the 10 scheduled events completed.
(L-R) Kereser Augustin and Mya Jade Napoleon 1st & 2nd in the Women Long Jump; Hanna Charles (black tights ) and Kayla Charles 1st & 2nd in the Women 100 metres Heat No.2. (PHOTO: MA)
Athletes were able to compete in the long jump, 100 metres, 400 metres, 1500 metres women / men and high jump (men). The women’s high jump was a no show.
Local Athletes To Compete After 14 Months In Limbo
April 30, 2021
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LOCAL track and field athletes have something to smile about as the Saint Lucia Athletics Association (SLAA) has been granted permission by Chief Medical Officer Dr. Sharon Belmar-George to host its first event in 14 months.
The event will take place Sunday, 2 May, 2021at the George Odlum Stadium (GOS) at 10.30 a.m.
Local Athletes To Compete After 14 Months In Limbo
The last event held by the SLAA was the National Junior track and field championship dubbed ‘Carifta Trials’ in March 2020.
The SLAA Public Relations Officer, Makeba Alcide said, “Sunday’s event is a scale down one and only athletes 16 years and over will compete in the following events. High Jump and Long Jump boys/ girls, 100 metres, 400 meters and 1500 metres boys / girls”.
Silverware for Saint Lucian Athletes in the USA
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Saint Lucia’s athletes currently attending Universities/Colleges in the USA performed creditably this past weekend as some closed off the indoor season and others opened up their outdoor season.
Former MoPo Athletics athlete Micky Ferdinand now attending Texas A&M University produced another fine showing when he commenced his debut at the NCAA Division 2 Indoor Championship; Ferdinand finished 3rd in the Men’s High Jump event and gained All- American status. Micky cleared 2.09 metres, 6 centimetres shy of his Personal Best.
Elite track and field middle distance runner Armani Modeste and his Lindenwood team won bronze, gaining All American status in the 4×400 metres relay at the NCAA Division 2 Indoor Championships. The Lindenwood quartet ran 3 minutes 13.87 seconds to win Heat No. 2.