* So you're still recovering from the high you experienced viewing (or attending) the Beijing Olympics but have found yourself in dire need for a new high! No need to fear, your track and field expert is here! (Not really!)
If you're a Caribbean track and field junkie then you will appreciate the site I am writing about.
Caribbean Track & Field forum (a sub division of Talawah.com) is a forum based website devoted to the discussion of track and field with a piercing emphasis on the results of athletes from the Caribbean, born & raised or athletes of Caribbean heritage. The forum features many knowledgeable and experienced "forumites" who contribute their wealth of knowledge on a regular basis.
The forum is hardly restrictive as anyone is open to view the msg board. However, only registered users are permitted to contribute to the topics discussed. Fortunately, registration is free (you only need a username, password and email address & bingo!)
The forum is mangaged by a handful of moderators who do their best to ensure that only the most accurate information is shared on the site. (yeah right..)
All in all, if you're hungry for the latest track and field gossip or results Caribbean Track and Field forum should definitely be your first stop, especially if you're trying to find a free link to watch a european track meet online!
Cheers!
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Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Melaine Walker - Olympic 400 hurdler champion
Congratulations to Jamaican, Melaine Walker for a stellar performance in the ladies 400m hurdles at the Beijing Olympics. Walker, a past student of St. Jago High School (Jamaica) and the university of Texas (Hooke 'em Horns) won the event in a new Olympic record of 52.64 seconds.
The spunky Jamaican kept her composure after trailing American, Sheena Tosta (formerly Sheena Johnson) for most of the race. Walker is now Jamaica's 2nd Olympic champion at the event following the footsteps of pioneer Deon Hemmings - McCatty. Interestingly, in winning the gruelling event, Walker eclipsed McCatty's 12 year old record Olympic and National record. Thus becoming Jamaica's 3rd gold medalist at the championships following the exploits of sensation Usain Bolt and Jamaica's newly crowned sprint queen Shelly - ann Fraser.
Walker's victory catapults the Jamaican contingent to the top of the track & field medal table with 7 medals (4 gold and 3 silver)
Melaine (sometimes pronounced MEL - LAIN - EEE) won the silver medal at the 2002 world junior championships held in Kingston, Jamaica. She later went on to represent Essex community college where she enjoyed some success. After her stint at Essex she moved on to the university of Texas (at Austin) where she earned many NCAA All American honours. The versatile Walker finished 3rd in the 100m hurdles along with capturing her pet event, the 400m hurdles in her senior year. Unfortunately, minutes after capturing the NCAA title she was disqualified for improperly clearing a hurdle.
Walker has been on the verge of Olympic greatness since leaving high school which makes her current form and recent accomplishments surprising to few.
The spunky Jamaican kept her composure after trailing American, Sheena Tosta (formerly Sheena Johnson) for most of the race. Walker is now Jamaica's 2nd Olympic champion at the event following the footsteps of pioneer Deon Hemmings - McCatty. Interestingly, in winning the gruelling event, Walker eclipsed McCatty's 12 year old record Olympic and National record. Thus becoming Jamaica's 3rd gold medalist at the championships following the exploits of sensation Usain Bolt and Jamaica's newly crowned sprint queen Shelly - ann Fraser.
Walker's victory catapults the Jamaican contingent to the top of the track & field medal table with 7 medals (4 gold and 3 silver)
Melaine (sometimes pronounced MEL - LAIN - EEE) won the silver medal at the 2002 world junior championships held in Kingston, Jamaica. She later went on to represent Essex community college where she enjoyed some success. After her stint at Essex she moved on to the university of Texas (at Austin) where she earned many NCAA All American honours. The versatile Walker finished 3rd in the 100m hurdles along with capturing her pet event, the 400m hurdles in her senior year. Unfortunately, minutes after capturing the NCAA title she was disqualified for improperly clearing a hurdle.
Walker has been on the verge of Olympic greatness since leaving high school which makes her current form and recent accomplishments surprising to few.
Jamaica proudly salutes you Melaine!
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