ATHLETICS

EPHRAIM SERRETTE, president of the NAAA (National Association of Athletic Administrations), has expressed his organisation’s support towards three-time Olympic medallist Richard Thompson, concerning the sprinter’s desire to get clarity on his application for elite athlete assistance for the fiscal year 2017-2018.

T&T's Marc Burn made a successful return to the track on Sunday, winning a silver medal in the men's 60 metres at the KMS Invitational at the Birmingham Metro CrossPlex in Birmingham, Alabama in the United States.

PRESIDENT of the National Association of Athletics Administrations (NAAA) Ephraim Serrette was satisfied with the performances of the Trinidad and Tobago athletes over the weekend, but says the focus is ensuring the junior athletes are ready for the senior level.

Please be advised that Trinidad & Tobago Olympian for the sport of rowing, Ms. Felice Aisha Chow, will be participating in the 2017 World Rowing Cup III being held in Lucerne, Switzerland this weekend.

Two-time Olympic medallist Keshorn Walcott and sprint sensation Michelle-Lee Ahye will headline a 23-strong team selected to represent T&T at the IAAF World Championships in London, England from August 4-13.

PRESIDENT of the National Association of Athletics Administration (NAAA), Ephraim Serrette, yesterday heaped praise on the national female athletes after some fine performances at the NGC/Sagicor NAAA National Senior Championships held at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Mucurapo, last weekend.