The Bahamas Track & Field and Cross Country News

Tonique Williams Featured in Red Dress Soiree Fashion Show Jason Byrne Jan 27, 2012

Track & Field superstar Tonique Williams-Darling will be one of the featured stars at the Red Dress Soiree on March 3, 2012. The event, which is being held at the Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort at 7PM, is being held to benefit the Bahamas AIDS Foundation. Its primary goal is to help raise awareness about their work with adolescents suffering from HIV/AIDS.

Race Weekend Classic in GB Jason Byrne Jan 27, 2012

On the heels of a very successful Marathon Bahamas, which was held in Nassau, Grand Bahama is getting set to host its own major road race event. On April 6-7, the first Alpheus "Hawk" Finlayson's 5K-10K race weekend Classic will be held here in the second city. (via freeport.nassauguardian.net)

Miller sees national stadium greatly enhancing program Jan 27, 2012

The new Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium has state-of-the-art facilities to accommodate just two disciplines, soccer (football) and athletics (track and field).

(via www.thenassauguardian.com)

 

David Oliver - Laying the Foundation Jason Byrne Jan 26, 2012

David Oliver trains at ESPN Wide World of Sports at Disney World in Orlando with famed coach Brooks Johnson. He focuses on the fundamentals while looking toward the London Olympic Games.

BAAA to Hold National High School Relays Championships Jason Byrne Jan 25, 2012

This Saturday, January 28^th the BAAA will hold the Annual BAAA National High School Relays featuring schools from New Providence and the Family Islands.

Hanahan's Chris Brown sets lofty goal for 2012 Terry Cregar Jan 24, 2012

HANAHAN -- 2011 was a good year for Hanahan’s Chris Brown.

Recognition of Contributions of Athletes and Others Involved in Sports Jason Byrne Jan 23, 2012

College Report: Weekend of January 20-22, 2012 Jason Byrne Jan 23, 2012

A weekly look at the top collegiate performances from Bahamian stars around the US college scene.

College Report: Weekend of January 13-15, 2012 Jason Byrne Jan 22, 2012

A weekly look at the top collegiate performances from Bahamian stars around the US college scene.

Seven Junior Athletes Already Qualified for CARIFTA Jason Byrne Jan 21, 2012

Junior athletes are leaving nothing to chance by qualifying early for the various international and regional meets that are scheduled this year. Seven athletes have already met the qualification standards for CARIFTA.   (via www.thenassauguardian.com)

A Hill Named London Jason Byrne Jan 19, 2012

There are quite a few Bahamians are training in Florida this spring in attempts to get into Olympic form. These three runners are part of the group in Clermont that trains with Debbie Ferguson-McKenzie. They are Florida natives, but share with us a monster workout and insight is pretty legit.

College of The Bahamas Hosting Tryouts on January 21 Jason Byrne Jan 18, 2012

In an effort to build upon the foundation of a fairly new yet relatively successful athletic program, the College of the Bahamas will continue its search for elite student athletes. COB's Athletic Department will host open tryouts for 11th and 12th grade students throughout the country looking to earn a roster spot in a trio of sports, Saturday, January 21st. (via www.tribune242.com)

Ingraham prepared to join Olympic Team Jason Byrne Jan 18, 2012

Having watched the success of our elite high jumpers last year, rising teenager Ryan Ingraham said he's prepared to join in the battle for a spot on the team that will represent the Bahamas at the Olympic Games in London, England in August.

In his season opener on Friday night at the T-Bird Flyers Invitational at the Thomas A Robinson Track and Field Stadium, Ingraham began his trek towards the world's biggest sporting spectacular with a leap of 2.15 metres or 7-feet 1/2-iinch to win the men's high jump.  (via www.tribune242.com)

In memory of Oscar Francis, SAC's first track & field medalist Jason Byrne Jan 18, 2012

On Monday morning, January 16^th, the first St. Augustine’s College international track and field medalist, Oscar Francis passed away. Oscar was seventy-six years of age.

Third Marathon Bahamas Event Draws Thousands Of Participants Todd Grasley Jan 16, 2012

In its third year, the Sunshine Insurance Race Weekend, which includes Marathon Bahamas and the Susan G. Komen Bahamas Race for the Cure 5K, drew thousands of participants to the Bahamas in the most populated and thrilling edition of the event in its brief history. (via www.tribune242.com)

Weekend Coverage: Marathon Bahamas and T-Bird Flyers Classic Jason Byrne Jan 14, 2012

We will be on-site this weekend for both days of the T-Bird Flyers Classic (Friday and Saturday) and then at Sunday's Marathon Bahamas. Look for photos and summary article to be posted each night.

Strachan Sets To Live Out Dream Todd Grasley Jan 13, 2012

Anthonique Strachan is the next in line of great Bahamian sprinters. Still in high school Strachan is beating Olympians and the best is on the horizon. See what her training has been like so far in 2012, why she thinks London is a realistic goal, and much more.

Marathon Bahamas Into Third Year Jason Byrne Jan 10, 2012

Two years ago Sunshine Insurance stepped up to organize the first Marathon Bahamas, and they are doing it again this year with much improvement over the last two editions. Many international athletes are making the trip, providing critical economic impact to Nassau. (via www.thenassauguardian.com)

Jerial Forbes back on track and preparing for London Jason Byrne Jan 10, 2012

While Jerial Forbes has been missing from the track for some time nursing and rehabilitating an injury, the 200m specialist is back now and preparing for the London Olympic Games this year. (via freeport.nassauguardian.net)

Outdoor Track Begins in the Islands: Odd Distance Classic 2012 Jason Byrne Jan 09, 2012

The track season kicked off in The Bahamas with a good turnout for the Odd Distance Classic, where teams can focus more on shaking off the rust than times. Brashae Wood came out of the gate wrong with a Junior CAC and CARIFTA qualifying mark in the womens' shot put.

Sports Tourism a major economy boost Jason Byrne Dec 30, 2011

The Bahamas can finally reap the benefits from the relationship that was recently forged between the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture and the Ministry of Tourism. Sports tourism has been talked about for many years, and now, it is here. (via www.thenassauguardian.com)

NSSF brings team for triple jump clinic Jason Byrne Dec 30, 2011

The success of twin brothers Latario and Lathone Collie-Minns on the international scene has paid off big dividends for the local track and field fraternity. The National Scholastic Sports Foundation of the United States has decided to take advantage of the wealth of experience here by bringing a team of seven high school athletes to participate in a triple jump clinic. (via www.tribune242.com)

Year in Review: Bahamas Highlights from 2011 Track Season Jason Byrne Dec 30, 2011

The international 2011 Track and Field season started in Trinidad and Tobago and ended in Guadalajara, Mexico.  This article highlights the achievements in every competition the Bahamas participated in.  

New facilities to open in 2012 Jason Byrne Dec 29, 2011

After a stellar sporting year in both the international and regional arenas, Bahamian athletes can look forward to competing in state-of-the-art sporting facilities at home. Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Charles Maynard is promising upgrades to the existing arenas, as well as the official opening of the newly built ones, in 2012. (via www.thenassauguardian.com)

Chandra Sturrup's Bronze to be Upgraded to Silver? Jason Byrne Dec 23, 2011

Pending IAAF decision, Ukrainian Zhanna Block's achievements may be striken from 2002 and 2003, which puts Chandra Sturrup of the Bahamas in line for an upgrade from third to second.  (via The Independent)

Pinder wins two awards at BAAA Awards ceremony Jason Byrne Dec 21, 2011

Grand Bahamian 400m running sensation, Demetrius Pinder took home two awards during the Bahamas Amateur Athletics Association (BAAA) Awards ceremony over the weekend in Nassau.

Pinder won the Harrison Petter Collegiate Athlete of the Year award and the Collegiate Male Athlete of the Year Awards. (via freeport.nassauguardian.net)

The Fit Runner - Episode 2: Healthy Meal Ideas Todd Grasley Dec 20, 2011

In this second episode of The Fit Runner our host is Tara Gidus, aka the "Diet Diva" and nutritionist to the Orlando Magic. She gives us some solid meal and hydration ideas for before, after, and during a run. This is the latest episode in our series on being a fit runner.

Trevor Barry Wins BAAA Charlie Major Award Jason Byrne Dec 19, 2011

Today at the Sheraton Cable Beach Hotel, the top award, named after world class High Jumper Charlie Major from the twenties, was presented to a High Jumper, Trevor Barry, who won the bronze medal in his specialty at the IAAF World Championships in Daegu, South Korea.

Barry Named Bahamas’ Athlete of the Year Todd Grasley Dec 19, 2011

19 December 2011 – Nasau, The Bahamas – Trevor Barry, the bronze medallist in the High Jump at the World Championships in Daegu, was named The Bahamas Athlete of the Year at a ceremony on Sunday (18). (via www.iaaf.org)

Interview with Hughnique Rolle Jason Byrne Dec 17, 2011

St. Augustine's alum and Seton Hall Univeristy runner Hughnique Rolle is the top distance runner in The Bahamas. She holds multiple national records and a shelf full medals from BAAA Nationals and CARIFTA. She talks about her career, her future, the future of distance running in the islands, and gives some advice to young runners.