The Bahamas Track & Field and Cross Country News

Barry all set on run-up to the Olympics Jun 06, 2012

After ascending the medal dais at the IAAF World Championships in Athletics last year, Trevor Barry is hoping to soar on the podium again at the Olympic Games. (via Bahamas Tribune)

BAAA to host Atlantis National Junior Track & Field Championships June 8-9 Jason Byrne Jun 06, 2012

A LANDMARK year for the Bahamas at the junior track and field level looks to continue this weekend as the BAAA partners with a major corporate sponsor. (via Bahamas Tribune)

Carribean Scholastic Invitational Live Results Jason Byrne Jun 01, 2012

Live results from Puerto Rico for the June 1-2 meet.

Neymour Promises to Finish Track at Central Andros Jason Byrne May 31, 2012

Sticking to his promise and his word to give the children of Central Andros High the kind of running track he feels they deserve, Basil Neymour recently confirmed with The Freeport News that his commiment to laying down a new track surface is almost completed. (via Freeport News)

New junior national record for Shaunae! Jason Byrne May 31, 2012

Bahamian Shaunae Miller ran a new personal best time and junior national record over the weekend, posting a time of 51.25 seconds at the Golden Eagles Track and Field Classic in Freeport, Grand Bahama.  (via Nassau Guardian)

Golden South Classic Headquarters Todd Grasley May 27, 2012

The top athletes from across the south are in Orlando for the 2012 Golden South Classic. The top events of the night will be the 100 meter dash and the 1600 meter run. Both events are qualifiers for the prestigious Dream 100 and Dream Mile in New York City on June 9th.

Golden South Preview Show Jason Byrne May 26, 2012

Todd Grasley and Jason Byrne of MileSplit teamed up with guest Alex Lohr of Flotrack at the MileSplit HQ in Orlando, Florida in this live show to preview all of the action going on tomorrow at Golden South.

Saints Athletics: Targeting underprivileged athletes Jason Byrne May 25, 2012

A relative newcomer to the athletics scene in the Bahamas, the Saints Athletics Club seeks to reach a wider demographic of young athletes looking to train at a high level. (via Tribune 242)

New stadium still not certified yet Jason Byrne May 25, 2012

IAAF officials were in town recently to evaluate the stadium. We will have to wait a bit longer to find out if their findings green light the stadium or delay it further. Their result should be back shortly, but officials believe they were impressed and do not forsee any problems.

JEREMY WARINER: The Man Behind the Sunglasses Christopher Hunt May 24, 2012

No matter what happens from now until the end, Jeremy Wariner will finish his career as one of the greatest quarter-milers ever and the closest thing to Michael Johnson since, well, Michael Johnson. He has seen rivals rise and many fall. Wariner has peered down from the perch of success and seeks to reclaim the throne as the best in the world.

'Moore's Island will get a facility that will begin in June' May 24, 2012

WITH the tremendous success that they have achieved in recent times despite not having the proper facilities, Dr Daniel Johnson said they will be the first recipients of his Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture's sports revitalization programme. (via Tribune 242)

Shavez Hart pulls off sprint double in the NJCAA Jason Byrne May 18, 2012

SHAVEZ Hart was the fastest man at the National Junior College Athletic Association's Track and Field Championships, pulling off the sprint double Thursday to lead a host of Bahamians in action in Levelland, Texas. (via Bahamas Tribune)

Can new Sports Minister complete GB Track Stadium? Jason Byrne May 17, 2012

In 2009 the seats were ripped up at the Freeport stadium with promises of nice new bleachers. Now in 2012, fans are still sitting on the ground waiting for that promise to be fulfilled. (via Freeport News)

The Freeport News - Athletes preparing for Northern Bahamas Relays May 17, 2012

It is time for the Basil Neymour /Iram Lewis Northern Bahamas Primary and High School relays. Or if you please, it is a version of the historic Penn Relays – Island Style. (via Freeport News)

Stadium 'should pass inspection with flying colours' Jason Byrne May 17, 2012

After completing all the checks and paperwork, it will probably take International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF) about three additional weeks to review them and grant proper certification for the use of the national stadium, according to Track Masters International's Matthew Cohen. (via Tribune 242)

Kenya Culmer sets national outdoor high jump record Jason Byrne May 15, 2012

Kenya Culmer just wasn’t satisfied with the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) national indoor women’s high jump record. She wanted her name on the outdoor record as well. (via )

Bahamas College Report: May 1-13, 2012 Jason Byrne May 14, 2012

Bahamian athletes competing in college meets from May 01, 2012 - May 13, 2012.

Shaunae makes A cut for 400 in London Olympics May 14, 2012

Sooner or later, you just knew Shaunae Miller would have a break-out performance in the women's 400m. It came in the Fritz Grant Track and F (via )

Teray Smith Interview: Two Silvers at Florida State Championship Jason Byrne May 04, 2012

Teray Smith is a native of The Bahamas living in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida to finish up his high school career. He is one of the most promising junior 400 meter runners in the country. He fared really well at the CARIFTA Games and could be a huge impact in the coming years for The Bahamas medal count and as part of the 4x400 relay team.

Last Week in College: April 23-29, 2012 Jason Byrne May 04, 2012

Sorry I forgot to run this earlier in the week. Here is the report of Bahamians competing in the college ranks from April 23, 2012 - April 29, 2012.

BAAA turns 60! Jason Byrne May 01, 2012

On Sunday, May 6th, the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) turns sixty years of age.

Team Bahamas misses golden opportunity in the 4x4 relay May 01, 2012

THE Bahamas men's team of Demetrius Pinder, Ramon Miller, Michael Mathieu and Chris Brown gave it a gallant effort but missed a gold.

Where have all the mid-distance runners gone? Jason Byrne Apr 27, 2012

Middle-distance running is not a glamorous sport. From the skin-tight spandex to the grimacing, painful look of determination characteristic of most athletes in the sport, Middle distance races are not the subject of a hard and fast definition.

30th NPPPSSA Track and Field Championships starts April 30 Jason Byrne Apr 27, 2012

FOR the second consecutive year, the New Providence Public Primary School Sports Association will partner with a key corporate spons (via )

Teray Smith aims to make mom proud with strong performance at Florida 2A State Jason Byrne Apr 27, 2012

Bahamas CARIFTA champion and American Heritage star sprinter Teray Smith seeks triple gold at the FHSAA Class 2A State Track Finals to make his mother proud (via )

Penn Relays: SAC Qualifies for 4x100 Finals Jason Byrne Apr 26, 2012

St. Augustine's College, anchored by Shaunae Miller, finished with the tenth overall fastest time in the 4x100 prelims (combined small and large school). They qualified for Friday's small school finals.

Debbie Ferguson-McKenzie: National Pride, Plans to Retire Next Year Jason Byrne Apr 26, 2012

Golden girl Debbie Ferguson-McKenzie interviewed with Jason Byrne on Wednesday at her training grounds at Clermont, Florida. She talked about her career, national pride, hoping to run at the new stadium by her retirement next year, and the youth movement in The Bahamas.

Hope for Bahamian Relay Teams in London Jason Byrne Apr 24, 2012

The Bahamas has won one Gold medal, two silver medals, and one Bronze medal in the relays at the Olympic Games. Bahamians all over the world can remember that morning in 2000 when the Golden Girls captured the Gold in the 4x100m at the Sydney Olympics, defeating the great USA with Marion Jones in the process. This was the end of a long march to success.  (via www.thebahamasweekly.com)

College Report: Week of April 16-22, 2012 Jason Byrne Apr 24, 2012

Bahamians competing in college track for April 16, 2012 - April 22, 2012.

A firm push to CARIFTA Games 2013 is important Jason Byrne Apr 21, 2012

The Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) has been given the opportunity to host the 2013 CARIFTA Games.

(via freeport.nassauguardian.net)