Trinidad and Tobago athletes Michelle-Lee Ahye and Tyra Gittens-Spotsville will participate in the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing from March 21-23. The athletes boast impressive season performances, contributing to the country’s storied competition history. They will be coached by Paul Voisin and supported by medical official Nicole Fuentes Charles.
Michelle-Lee Ahye and Tyra Gittens-Spotsville, both Olympians, are set to represent Trinidad and Tobago at the World Athletics Indoor Championships, which will take place in Nanjing, China, from March 21 to 23. The team is scheduled to depart Trinidad and Tobago on March 16 and return on March 26.
Gittens-Spotsville has demonstrated impressive form in the women’s long jump this season, achieving a distance of 6.57 meters. Meanwhile, Ahye has recorded a notable time of 7.24 seconds in the women’s 60 meters event. Trinidad and Tobago have a significant history at this championship, having secured seven medals in total, including one gold, two silver, and four bronze since 1989.
In 2022, Trinidad and Tobago’s Jereem Richards won the country’s only gold medal in the history of the championships held in Serbia, completing the 400 meters in 45.00 seconds. In addition to Ahye’s seventh place finish in the women’s 60 meters final, Trinidad and Tobago continues to aim for greatness at the indoor competition.
This year, Ahye and Gittens-Spotsville will be supported by Paul Voisin, a former national distance runner serving as team manager and coach, along with Nicole Fuentes Charles, who will fulfill the role of team medical official. The National Association of Athletics Administrations of Trinidad and Tobago (NAAATT) expressed its congratulations to the selected team and extended best wishes for their performance at the upcoming Games.
In summary, Trinidad and Tobago will be represented by distinguished athletes Michelle-Lee Ahye and Tyra Gittens-Spotsville at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China. Their commendable performances in their respective events enhance the country’s strong legacy in the championships, where they have won multiple medals since 1989. Support from experienced personnel further strengthens the team’s readiness to compete.
Original Source: newsday.co.tt
