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VI’s overseas track athletes set the Indoor pace!

Dominique Maloney bettered a 400m record set back in 2006 by Femi Kehinde, who posted the previous record of 56.17. Photo: Provided
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI –Both Karene King and Dominique Maloney burnt up the track at the Cherry and Silver Invitational on Friday January 18, 2013 , in Albuquerque, New Mexico, winning the 200m and 400m events respectively.

Maloney's performance in the 400m was the Vikings' most impressive one of the day as the sprinter not only qualified for the Big Sky tournament but set a new Portland State record in the process, tallying a time of 55.72. Maloney bested a record set back in 2006 by Femi Kehinde, who posted the previous best of 56.17.

King, now running as an unattached athlete, finished in 24.02 to lead a large field home and she would also turn in a stellar performance on Saturday January 19 with a blistering personal best of 7.46 in the 60m to finish second behind former teammate Geronne Black.

8 Responses to “VI’s overseas track athletes set the Indoor pace!”

  • give me the reason (20/01/2013, 10:43) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    There must be a reason why they do so well overseas!!!
    • fact check (20/01/2013, 12:07) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      because they have better resources and coaches
    • brian hdge (20/01/2013, 12:17) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      proper training and coaching programme- plus oppertunity to compete against other athletes
    • overseas (20/01/2013, 12:39) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Main reason...you have the opportunity to compete at a high level every weekend!!!! Training hard prepares you to compete, however competition is needed to fine tune your abilities. In my day you had the issue with facilities " track & competing with other sports for usage of the grounds etc. Also training with better athletes.
  • zoe (20/01/2013, 12:28) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Let's remember there are folks doing well here too
  • Z. McLean (21/01/2013, 16:07) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Yeah, Dee!!! Das wha I talkin' 'bout!!! Whooooo Whoooooooooooooooo........

    Sorry . . . .I meant . . . . . good show, Dominique. Smashing performance.
  • Da Pol (22/01/2013, 11:16) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Yea Dee!!! go hard!!! you to karene


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