No records but several impressive performances
Article by June 28, 2021
No records fell at the 2021 Athletics Association of Barbados National Championship but local track and field enthusiasts were treated to some on-track rivalry and the men’s 100m final between Mario Burke and Kuron Griffith topped the list.
Coached by Gabriel Burnett at Quantum Leap Club, the 22-year-old Griffith is now the fastest man in Barbados with a personal best of 10.30 seconds ahead of favourite and former 2017 national champion Mario Burke (10.39).
The three-day national championship held at the Usain Bolt Sports Complex climaxed yesterday evening. Many had their eyes fixed on the track to see whether Griffith competing in the men’s 200m would complete the sprint double.
Track and field made a measured and successful return to competitive action yesterday with the staging of the Athletics Association of Barbados’ Back On Track Meet at the Usain Bolt Sports Complex. On an afternoon of awesome athletic performances, Elite Distance’s Layla Haynes and Quantum Leap’s Caleb Massiah both bested the North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletic Association (NACAC) Under-18 qualifying standards for their events. The 16-year-old Haynes posted …
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