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”
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”
Athletics Weekly voted Bolt ‘Greatest Male Track Athlete’ in the last 75 years
Retired Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt has been voted the best male track and field athlete in the past 75 years by Athletics Weekly. The UK-based track and field publication recently marked their diamond anniversary (75th anniversary) by asking readers to vote for the top male and female athletes to have graced the sport since 1945. TheContinue reading “Athletics Weekly voted Bolt ‘Greatest Male Track Athlete’ in the last 75 years”
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”
Detrimental sanction imposed on Cayman’s athletic association
Cayman Islands national track and fielders have been banned from participating in sanctioned competitions. A letter released last week by Cayman Islands Athletics Association (CIAA) President Lance Barnes stated; On Friday July 25th, the North American Central American and Caribbean Athletic Association (NACAC) imposed a sanction on the Cayman Islands Athletic Association. The sanctioned leveledContinue reading “Detrimental sanction imposed on Cayman’s athletic association”
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