Trinidad and Tobago send four to World Champs

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC):

TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO will be pinning their hopes on getting onto World Athletics Championships podiums on just four athletes.

The four are led by the experienced duo of Olympic gold medallist and last year’s finalist Keshorn Walcott, and Jereem Richards.

The national contingent, announced by the National Association of Athletics Administrations (NAAATT), will depart on September 6 for the global meet, which runs from September 13 to 21.

Though small, the team boasts a blend of seasoned experience and exciting, upward-trending talent.

Walcott, the iconic javelin thrower, will look to harness his Olympic experience to launch himself onto the podium once again.

Meanwhile, Jereem Richards, a model of power and consistency, enters the men’s 400 metres with the singular goal of converting his top-level speed into a world medal.

They are joined by rapidly improving sprinter Leah Bertrand. Fresh off setting personal bests in both the 100m and 200m this season, the Olympic semi-finalist is poised for a breakthrough. Her ambition is clear – to power her way into her first-ever global final in either event.

Completing the athletic line-up is multi-event specialist Tyra Gittens, who will focus solely on the women’s long jump.

Riding high from a bronze medal win at the recent NACAC Championships, Gittens brings renewed confidence and sharp form to the pit, targeting a top-eight finish on the world’s biggest stage.

The NAAATT has expressed its full support for the team, extending its best wishes to the athletes and officials as they prepare to represent the red, white, and black with pride and pursuit of excellence in Tokyo. The team is scheduled to return on September 22.