Acting Sport Minister Jack Warner yesterday congratulated Jehue Gordon for topping his personal best and national record at yesterday's semi-final of the men's 400 metre hurdles. Gordon finished with a time of 47.96 seconds, and moving into tomorrow's finals at the London 2012 Olympics.
"We are also extremely proud of Kelly-Ann Baptiste who placed 6th in a highly competitive final of the Women's 100 metre sprint (yesterday) afternoon," he said in a statement.
"Our athletes continue to offer world class performances, putting our twin-island nation in the spotlight and proving that we are among the best. They lift our hearts and unite our spirit every time they take to the field every time they step onto the field, of competition, and for this we thank them. This alone is priceless."
Warner added: "I also wish to remind all that to reach Olympic standard is an accomplishment and honour in itself and it speaks volumes of the talent, ambition, courage and commitment of athletes.
" On behalf of the government and people of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, I wish to send love and best wishes to all our competitors who are chasing gold in London. Your nation is behind you!"
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