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Michael Mathieu waited patiently by the phone for a call that never came. The Bahamian star was waiting for his chance to represent the islands in the 2004 Olympics. The Association told him to keep training because they may need him, but the Athens Games came and went without the up-and-coming sprinter from Freeport. He got his chance in 2008 where he represented the country in the 400 and as a leg of the silver medal winning 4x400 team. This summer he has been competing in Europe, training in Orlando, and will be back at home in Freeport this weekend for Nationals. The 27-year-old is pumped to be competing in front of his hometown friends, family, and fans.
There is a lot of excitement looking forward to the BAAA Junior/Senior National Championships next weekend and especially a lot of pride from the residents of Grand Bahama. As everyone anticipates the festivities and who will shine, we'll highlight the coverage and athlete spotlights from various news outlets.