Nikki Hamblin and Abbey D’Agostino finished last in the 5000m after coming to each others’ aid following a mid-race fall
Abbey D’Agostino of the United States (R) is assisted by Nikki Hamblin of New Zealand after a collision during the Women’s 5000m heat.
RIO DE JANEIRO—Losing is one thing. Justin Gatlin didn’t expect he’d get booed at the Olympic 100-metre final, too.
“We all have respect for each other,” the American sprinter said of his fellow competitors. “I’d like to see everyone have respect in the audience, as well.”
The name “Andrew” is of Greek origin and according to the internet website—ThinkBaby Names, it means—Man Warrior.
Never can a name so befit one man as is the case with Trinidad and Tobago’s Andrew Lewis, who finished his second Olympic Games in the Laser Sailing class in 39th position over the weekend, after placing 36th in Race 9 in a time of 52.24 and 32nd in Race 10 in a time of 51.19.
Former national quarter-miler Ian Morris believes the time for an Olympic Gold medal in the 4x400 metre relays for T&T is now.
“This is our time to win an Olympic Gold medal so take it. Please do not let this opportunity go to waste, I am begging you runners,” Morris pleaded yesterday during an interview with the Trinidad Guardian.
Reigning national 200 metres champion, Michelle-Lee Ahye, and Semoy Hackett have qualified for the XXXI Olympic Games 200m semi-finals test at the Olympic Stadium, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, at 9 am (TT Time). The first rounds for men is at 11am.
Sports that have propelled Britain up the medal table have received extra investment while others have had their funding cut altogether
