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Farinha heads sprint challenge

68 named for Carifta Games

Jonathan Farinha will spearhead Trinidad and Tobago’s sprint challenge at the 2015 Carifta Games, in St Kitts and Nevis, on Easter weekend.

Farinha is part of a 68-member team named by the National Association of Athletics Administrations (NAAA), yesterday. The 18-year-old Abilene athlete was one of the star performers at last weekend’s Carifta trials, at the Hasely Crawford Stadium. He dominated his rivals in the Boys Under-20 200 metres final, taking the top spot with a wind-assisted 20.71 seconds run.

The T&T team also includes US-based Kayelle Clarke. The New Mexico Junior College freshman will defend her Girls Under-20 200m title, and is also expected to challenge for the 100m crown.

In the Boys Under-18 category, Akanni Hislop has been picked for both sprints. And 13-year-old sprinter Deleth Charles will double-up in the Girls Under-18 division.

Jacob St Clair is the standout quartermiler on the team. At the trials, he won the Boys Under-18 400m final in 47.46 seconds—more than two seconds faster than his closest challenger.

Aaron Lewis and Jeminise Parris are among the hurdlers selected for national duty. Lewis is listed for the boys’ under-20 110m and 400m hurdles, while Parris will focus her energies on the Girls Under-20 100m hurdles.

Long jumper Andwuelle Wright makes his under-20 debut this year, and would be boosted by the 7.48 metres personal best he produced on the weekend.

T&T will have strong representation in the throwing events. Portious Warren and Chelsea James will go head-to-head in the Girls Under-20 shot put. James, a three-time Carifta Games gold medallist, is also a challenger in the discus. Akidah Briggs leads the charge among the Under-18 girls, competing in both the shot put and javelin. Kenejah Williams has been chosen to represent the Red, White and Black in the boys’ under-20 shot put and discus. And in the Boys Under-18 age-group, Tyriq Horsford has been named for both the javelin and shot put.

Ian West is T&T’s best bet for precious metal in the boys’ open octathlon. Also entered in the eight-discipline event are Kareem Lezama and Michael Mackenzie. And in the girls’ open heptathlon, Anya Akili, Khemani Roberts and Meriah Freeman will fly the flag.

TEAM T&T

Boys’ under-20--Xavier Mulugata, Francis Louis, Jonathan Farinha, Corey Stewart, Jamoul Pierre, Jesse Fredericks, Ashton Gill, Kyle Stanley, Iley Bruce, Aaron Lewis, Tauren George, Omari Benoit, Andwuelle Wright, Kenejah Williams, Shaquille Singuineau, Ian West, Kareem Lezama, Michael Mackenzie, Gervais Ford

Girls’ under-20--Kayelle Clarke, Kadesha Prescott, Thyla-Marie Scott, Jeminise Parris, Khemani Roberts, Portious Warren, Chelsea James, Shaiann Charles, Ayana Glasgow, Anya Akili, Meriah Freeman, Jeunice Maxime, Jessica King

Boys’ under-18—Akanni Hislop, Tyrel Edwards, Jacob St Clair, Judah Taylor, Terry Frederick, Myles Jackson, Ako Hislop, Kobe John, Troy Richards, Franklyn Stanislaus, Clement Campbell, Terrel Paul, Isaiah Taylor, Tyriq Horsford, Daniel McNish, Nkosi James, Vandell Joseph, Jalen Purcell, Jerod Elcock, Jaden St Louis, Kareem La Gendre

Girls’ under-18--Deleth Charles, Akeera Esdelle, Jendayi Noel, Renee Stoddard, Anika Wolfe, Kershel McIntyre, Aaliyah Mitchell, Cheziah Phillip, Safiya John, Chevelle McPherson, Alisha St Louis, Akidah Briggs, Peaches Stewart, Asha James, Shikyla Walcott

Officials—Lucretia Warner-Burns (manager), Allan Baboolal (assistant manager), Reynold Porter-Lee (head coach), Gerard Franklyn (coach), Antonia Burton (coach), Arlon Morrison (coach), Kelvin Nancoo (coach), Nadine Hamid (coach), Wade Franklyn (coach), Robin Brereton (coach), Wendell Williams (coach), Dexter Voisin (coach), Abeyola Akowe (chaperone)

Medical team—Dr Anyl Gopeesingh, Kern Roberts, Zephyrinus Nicholas, Shurland Bonas, Kurlyn Smith

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