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Zara A. Brown finishes 4th in 100m semi-finals in Cali

- Brown clocked a non-advancing time of 11.87
Representing the [British] Virgin Islands at the inaugural PanAm Junior Games in Cali, Colombia, Zara A. Brown finished 4th with a non-advancing time of 11.87 in her heat of the 100m semifinals on November 30, 2021. Photo: BVIOC
Sprinter Jaleel N. Croal will take to the track in Cali on December 2, 2021. Photo: BVIOC
Sprinter Jaleel N. Croal will take to the track in Cali on December 2, 2021. Photo: BVIOC
CALI, Colombia- Representing the [British] Virgin Islands at the inaugural PanAm Junior Games in Cali, Colombia, Zara A. Brown finished 4th with a non-advancing time of 11.87 in her heat of the 100m semifinals on November 30, 2021.

Speaking after the event, the 19-year old sprinter said “I feel okay about the race. As a season opener, it gives me a chance to see where I am and what I have to work on going forward - both for indoor and outdoor. It’s been a good experience for me and I can’t wait to be back!”

According to a press release from the BVI Olympic Committee (BVIOC), VI Coach Ralston Henry noted that this was Zara’s first race after being laid off for so long and a good race for opening the Season early.

“I am looking forward to a lot more to come later in the Season and ahead of the Commonwealth Games,” he said.

8 competitors will race in the women’s 100m finals on December 1, 2021.

Jaleel N. Croal in action on Dec 2, 2021

100m sprinter Jaleel Croal, Thad Lettsome, sailing the ILCA7 (Laser) in the men's one person dinghy event, and the 3 x 3 Basketball team comprising D’Andre Mitcham, Stephano Paul, Michael Richardson, and Shakeem Tyson will all compete on December 2, 2021.

Lettsome will be racing against some of the region's best sailors aged between 17-22 from 14 countries.

The 3 x 3 basketball team – who are placed in group A along with Colombia, Venezuela and Puerto Rico  - will face Colombia in their first match.

 The BVIOC said following the competitions of the day, it will host a virtual live chat with the VI delegation in Colombia at 8:00pm on Thursday, December 2, 2021, and which will be streamed on the BVIOC Facebook page where all fans and supporters can tune in and post their questions to the athletes and coaches.

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