Minister: Bahamas to position itself as permanent fixture on the IAAF circuit
BASED on the success of the inaugural edition of the IAAF World Relays, a successful role as hosts could create new opportunities for the Bahamas in the track and field arena.
'The subvention programme has run its course'
IT IS time for the government to revisit its approach toward assisting developmental and elite Bahamian athletes on the subvention programme, according to Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Dr Daniel Johnson.
Team U.S.A. gets revenge in 4x4
Lashawn Merritt powered past Michael Mathieu in the final 30 metres as the United States finally redeemed their last two meetings against the Bahamas in the men’s 4 x 400 metre relay.
'It just shows what we are capable of doing'
With four of the ‘Golden Girls’ in the stands watching with anticipation, the new crop of sprinters took another step to regaining international prominence in the women’s 4 x 100 metre relay.
Men's 4x200m new national record holders
THE men’s 4 x 200 metre relay team of Blake Bartlett, Adrian Griffith, Wesley Neymour and Andretti Bain, already established as the new
USA wins team title
THE United States accumulated a total of 60 points to out-position Jamaica and Kenya for the team title at the end of the inaugural IAAF World Relays.
New world records for Kenya, Jamaica
THEY came to the World Relays with a single mission in mind - to set new world records and leave an indelible mark on the Bahamas and the inaugural edition of the event.
Bahamas second in men's 4x400 thriller
The Bahamas men's 4x400 team had the Thomas A Robinson crowd on its feet at the IAAF World Relays on Sunday night, but they had to settle for second place in the final.
Bahamas storms into men's 4x400 final
The first day of the IAAF World Relays saw a stunning victory for the Bahamas in the men's 4x400 heats and a world record for Jamaica in the men's 4x200 final.
Bahamas set for world class sporting event
FROM the time that Councilwoman Pauline Davis assured the International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF) that the Bahamas would be prepared to host the first two editions of the World Relays, president Lamine Diack said he didn’t have any concerns about the event coming off.
THE ART OF RELAYS
THE Bahamas has a rich history of success in relay events and since the “Golden Girls” rose to prominence in the late 1990s, have been one of the leaders in the field.
Ready for the world
Like her progression from CARIFTA champion to the International Amateur Athletic Federation’s Council ship, ‘Golden Girl’ Pauline Davis-Thompson has been more than impressed with the Bahamas’ progression from hosting the top regional junior track and field meet to the biggest introductory relay on the planet.
Versatile Europeans look to continue success in athletics
EUROPEAN countries have a versatile résumé of success in athletics history and they look to continue that trend at the inaugural IAAF World Relays.
