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Naming new track & field complex after her among a package of gifts for Dominican Olympic gold medalist, Thea Lafond
DOMINICA NEWS ONLINE
ROSEAU, Dominica- Before a large crowd of Dominicans gathered at Windsor Park on Sunday, August 25, Dominica’s Prime Minister announced a series of significant gifts to honor Thea Lafond-Gadson, the nation’s first Olympic gold medalist. Lafond-Gadson, who triumphed in the triple jump at the Paris Olympics, was celebrated for her remarkable achievement that has united and inspired Dominicans worldwide.
Adaejah T. Hodge to compete @ World Athletics U20 C/ships in Lima
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Teenage Olympian Adaejah T. Hodge, fresh off her inspiring performances in Paris, will represent the Virgin Islands (VI) at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Lima, Peru later this month.
VI’s Hodge secures 2nd in 60m Semi Finals @ 2024 VA Showcase
VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia - The VA Showcase, a premier high school track and field event, witnessed remarkable performances, with Adaejah T. Hodge of the Virgin Islands setting the stage on fire with a stellar performance across categories.
USVI: Trial for ex track coach postponed amid plea agreement talks
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- In anticipation of a plea agreement between prosecutors and the accused, the upcoming trial of Alfredo Bruce Smith has been postponed.
VI athletes take podium spots @ US meets
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, USA- Three [British] Virgin Islands (VI) athletes kept the territory’s flag flying high over the past weekend as they performed exceptionally well in their various disciplines. Beyonce A. DeFreitas, Diamante Gumbs and Kimberley Smith all secured podium spots at their respective meets in the United States.
Dag Samuels Development Meet kicks off Jan 7, 2022
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Dag Samuels Development Meet, a series of track and field events for junior athletes, will get underway on January 7, 2023, at A.O. Shirley Recreation Grounds.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Zara A. Brown
By Ron O. D'Avilar
A refusal to fail is one of the hallmarks of this week’s Young Professional, even as she is an athlete in one of the oldest and most competitive sports. Track and Field requires athletes to demonstrate passion and high endurance for the sport but for Zara A. Brown, a Virgin Islands (VI) based athlete, sports is not just a passion but a lifestyle.
Djimon L. Gumbs surpasses Carifta Games qualifying standards
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Djimon L. Gumbs surpassed the qualifying standards of 52.00m for Carifta Games with a discus throw of 52.73m to highlight the BVI Athletics Association (BVIAA) Dag Samuels Developmental meet series number two (2) over the weekend.
Vandenberg Queen of the Track with 100m win!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The highlight of the opening sessions at the BVIAA Junior Championship on Friday March 8, 2013 was undoubtedly Shiain Vandenberg claiming the U20 100m crown for the first time.

