Saint Lucia has qualified three more athletes for the CARIFTA Games after the National Junior Track and Field Championships. Notable performances include Jady Emmanuel’s 100m win and Gabrielle Facey’s 400m victory, both of which contributed to this increase. The SLAA is committed to supporting young athletes heading into the Games, set for Easter weekend in Trinidad & Tobago.
Saint Lucia has added three more athletes to its roster for the upcoming CARIFTA Games, following the weekend’s National Junior Track and Field Championships at Soufriere Stadium. The event was a two-day affair with significant performances contributing to this increase in qualifiers.
Jady Emmanuel showcased her talent by winning the Under-17 girls’ 100m and improving her personal best to 11.66 seconds. She’s not only qualified for the 100m but has also met the standards for the Under-17 long jump established by the Saint Lucia Athletics Association.
Gabrielle Facey won the Under-17 girls’ 400m in 58.25 seconds, surpassing the qualifying mark of 58.40 seconds, while fellow athlete Destinee Cenac achieved qualifying heights of 1.60m in the high jump. In the Under-17 boys’ 100m, Terrick Plummer clocked in at 10.87 seconds, well within the required 10.99 seconds.
Additional qualifications for the U17 boys include Ricardo Mann for the 100m and DeAndre Isidore in the 400m hurdles, both of whom are training in Jamaica. Joaqwan Alexander also made the cut in the Under-20 boys’ 400m with a time of 48.68 seconds, narrowly below the established standard.
Among the senior athletes, USA-based Naomi London and Naya Jules are anticipated participants, along with long jump qualifier Syesha Rogers. Jules, a two-time CARIFTA pole vault champion, aims to defend her title for the third consecutive time. London previously excelled in the Under-17 division.
The Saint Lucia Athletics Association (SLAA) expressed support for developing young talents after the event, acknowledging the competitors’ commitment and passion. The Games are set to take place over the Easter weekend in Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago, with local athletes competing to secure their positions in the squad.
Saint Lucia’s athletic representation for the CARIFTA Games has strengthened with the addition of several qualifiers after the recent championships. Key performances by Jady Emmanuel, Gabrielle Facey, and others have demonstrated the athletes’ potential. The SLAA continues to support youth development in athletics, emphasizing the important role that local competitions play in these athletes’ success. The upcoming Games in Trinidad & Tobago will present an opportunity for these athletes to showcase their skills on a regional stage.
Original Source: stluciatimes.com
