Polyclinic all set
ATHLETES from around the planet, competing in the inaugural International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF) World Relays at the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium this weekend, will not have to worry too much if they are injured. Neither will the spectators in the stands.
Caribbean will have major presence at World Relays
By RENALDO DORSETT
Volunteers are eager to help host the big event
AT one time, Maryann Higgs-Clarke and Anthony Bullard were among the top track and field athletes in the country and in the Caribbean region. Neither of them, however, got the opportunity to compete around the world as a professional athlete at the international level.
4 DAYS TO GO: Team USA on a simple mission
TEAM USA is in town and their mission is a simple one: to reestablish their dominance of the relays at the inaugural International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF) World Relays Bahamas 2014.
New stadium fully certified and ready for World Relays
THE new Thomas A Robinson National Stadium, with its aqua colour lined in white on the chevron surface, is now fully certified, just in the nick of time for the hosting of the inaugural International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF) World Relays Bahamas this weekend.
Baseball hits the public schools
By RENALDO DORSETT
Bahamas falls to Mexico 33-18
THE Bahamas was unable to capitalise on the home pitch advantage and opened the 2014 North American and Caribbean Rugby Association Championships with a loss.
Arianna cracks top 10 in 50 free
Arianna Vanderpool-Wallace was just shy of her Bahamian women’s national 50 metres freestyle record, but her latest performance in one of her two victories over the weekend plunged her into the top 10 SwimVortex rankings in the world.
Athletes on track ahead of World Relays
SPRINTER Anthonique Strachan and quarter-miler Demetrius Pinder are all geared up to come home to represent the Bahamas at the inaugural IAAF World Relays Bahamas at the new Thomas A Robinson National Stadium this weekend.
Revamped BBF on its way to first competition
THE Bahamas Basketball Federation is on its way to its first competition under a revamped national team programme and its coaching staff.
Jumper Show is last of the season
ETHAN Stanhope marked his move up to crossrails by winning the Puddle Jumpers section at the Kiwanis Club of Cable Beach Jumper Show at Camperdown Riding Stables on Saturday. Riding Trade Secret Ethan, 12, beat Ayanna Ash on Kokopelli’s Dance.
Waltiea waived
The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) debut of Bahamian pivot Waltiea Rolle will have to wait a bit longer than anticipated.
Race for the newly minted 'Golden Baton'
By RENALDO DORSETT
'Golden Knights' to lead Bahamas at World Relays
THE Local Organising Committee announced that a total of 26 athletes will represent the Bahamas at the inaugural IAAF World Relays at the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium May 24-25.
Bahamas to host Mexico in NACRA Championships
THE Bahamas will officially begin its campaign in the North American Caribbean Rugby Association Championships this weekend.
