Olympians Michelle-Lee Ahye and Tyra Gittens-Spotsville will represent Trinidad and Tobago at the World Athletics Indoor Championships from March 21-23 in Nanjing, China. Gittens-Spotsville has a long jump best of 6.57m, and Ahye recorded 7.24s in the women’s 60m. Trinidad and Tobago has won seven medals since 1989, including a gold in 2022. Former distance runner Paul Voisin will manage the team, accompanied by medical official Nicole Fuentes Charles.
Trinidad and Tobago will be represented by Olympians Michelle-Lee Ahye and Tyra Gittens-Spotsville at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China, from March 21-23. The athletes are expected to leave Trinidad and Tobago on March 16, returning March 26. This marks a significant event as both athletes aim to showcase their talents on an international stage.
Tyra Gittens-Spotsville has demonstrated remarkable potential in the women’s long jump with a season-best distance of 6.57 meters. Meanwhile, Michelle-Lee Ahye has clocked a rapid 7.24 seconds in the women’s 60m event, indicating both athletes are in formidable form heading into the competition.
Trinidad and Tobago has a history of success at the World Athletics Indoor Championships, securing seven medals since 1989. Notably, Jereem Richards claimed the nation’s first gold medal in 2022’s event in Serbia, winning the 400m with a time of 45.00 seconds. Ahye also competed in that championship, finishing seventh in the women’s 60m final with a time of 7.11 seconds.
Along with the athletes, the team will be managed by former national distance runner Paul Voisin, who serves as the team manager and coach, and Nicole Fuentes Charles, who will fulfill the role of team medical official. The National Association of Athletic Administrations of Trinidad and Tobago (NAAATT) released a statement on March 16, congratulating the selected team and wishing them success at the championships.
The participation of Michelle-Lee Ahye and Tyra Gittens-Spotsville highlights Trinidad and Tobago’s ongoing commitment to athletics. With significant past achievements at the World Indoor Championships and strong recent performances, the nation aims to build on its legacy of success. As they prepare for the upcoming competition in Nanjing, the support of coaches and officials underscores the importance of teamwork at this level.
Original Source: newsday.co.tt
