Cayman Islands’ national athlete Shalysa Wray now holds the 6th fastest 400m time ever ran by a female competing out of Kansas State University (KSU). The 21-year-old KSU sophomore ran the 400m at her school’s DeLoss Dodds Invitational indoor meet Saturday (30 Jan.) morning and took first with a new personal best at 54.06. “IContinue reading “Wray deemed 6th fastest 400m runner in Kansas State University history”
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Cayman’s Olympian Kemar Hyman returns to competition
Cayman Islands’ fastest man, Kemar Hyman, hit the track Saturday (16 January) afternoon to compete in his first official track meet in almost a year. Hyman was the starting leg in a 4×100 mixed relay and despite giving his team an early lead, second place on the podium was the final result. “We didn’t doContinue reading “Cayman’s Olympian Kemar Hyman returns to competition”
First Track Meet of the 2021 Honours Derek Larner
The Cayman Islands Athletic Association (CIAA) held its first track meet of the year this past Saturday (16 January) in honour of the late Derek Larner. Over 100 spectators were on hand at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex to witness the opening meet and athletes competing from Falcons, Speed Athletics, Mustangs and High Tec TigersContinue reading “First Track Meet of the 2021 Honours Derek Larner”
Walton transferred to Florida State University
Caymanian sprinter Jamal Walton has transferred from Texas A&M University to Florida State University (FSU). The 22 year old joined Texas A&M in December 2018 where he captured several school and NCAA records during his two year enrollment. Walton says leaving his old school was bittersweet. “Putting myself in a portal and looking for aContinue reading “Walton transferred to Florida State University”
Sanction lifted on Cayman’s track and field athletes
The North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletic Association (NACAC) has lifted a ban that would have prevented Cayman’s athletes from competing in international meets, including the Olympics. “The sanction has been lifted,” Cayman Islands Athletic Association (CIAA) President Lance Barnes told Cay 03 Sports. “The sanction was lifted in November last year. So weContinue reading “Sanction lifted on Cayman’s track and field athletes”
Cayman’s Olympian Ronald Forbes Retires
Cayman Island’s Olympian Ronald Forbes, 35, hung up the spikes on his professional track and field career this past Friday (8 January). “I received an official email from Ronald yesterday (8 January), stating that he is retiring,” Cayman Islands Athletic Association (CIAA) President Lance Barnes told Cay 03 Sports. “This letter is my official notificationContinue reading “Cayman’s Olympian Ronald Forbes Retires”
Larner’s battle against cancer comes to a grieving end
After fighting cancer for the past three and a half months, Derek Larner has passed away. His battle against the world’s deadliest genetic disease reached it’s end on Wednesday (6 January) and was soon followed by an overwhelming amount of tributes throughout social media. Owner of Revolutions Indoor Cycling Jerome Ameline, shared a photo of himself, LarnerContinue reading “Larner’s battle against cancer comes to a grieving end”
Coaches speak on Cayman’s track-and-field sanction
Officials have remained quiet over the last month, providing no update on the sanction over the Cayman Islands track and field circuit. Coaches have now joined the public in asking the one question that no one seems to have the answer for. Who is responsible for the situation? “It’s not quite clear-cut to me whatContinue reading “Coaches speak on Cayman’s track-and-field sanction”
Walton leaves a firm message for the Cayman Islands Athletic Association
Caymanian sprinter Jamal Walton made it clear that he is unhappy with the controversy surrounding the Cayman Islands Athletic Association (CIAA). “I’m speechless really,” said Walton via a WhatsApp message. Last month the CIAA issued a press release claiming the North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletic Association sanctioned a banned on competition for Cayman’sContinue reading “Walton leaves a firm message for the Cayman Islands Athletic Association”
National athletes stay hopeful during allegations against the CARIFTA 2019 LOC
Its been almost one week since the Cayman Islands Athletic Association (CIAA) claimed the North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletic Association (NACAC) sanctioned a banned on Cayman’s amateur and professionals track and fielders from participating in competitions due to unpaid funds by Cayman’s 2019 CARIFTA local organising committee (LOC). CIAA President Lance Barnes wentContinue reading “National athletes stay hopeful during allegations against the CARIFTA 2019 LOC”
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