Jul.12.2010 NATIONAL champion Gavyn Nero collected TT’s second medal at the NACAC Under-23 Track and Field Championships which came to an end yesterday at the Ansin Sports Complex, Miramar, Florida. Nero, a multiple CARIFTA gold medallist, finished third in the Men’s 800m final to give TT their second bronze medal after Caleigh Bacchus placed third as well in the Women’s High Jump on Saturday.
Nero, who ran 1:51.09 at the National Championships last month, stopped the clock at one minute 48.16 seconds behind American Charles Jock and Aaron Evans of the Bermuda. Jock won the gold in a fast 1:45.65 while Evans had to settle for the silver with a time of 1:47.79. TT’s Jamaal James finished in sixth position, crossing the finish line in 1:49.79.
Janeil Bellille missed out on a medal in the Women’s 400m hurdles, crossing the finish line in fourth place. Bellille stopped the clock at 56.95 seconds while Americans Ti’erra Brown and Tameka Jameson finished one-two in 55.14 and 55.97 respectively. Jamaica’s Nikita Tracey took the bronze in a time of 56.89.
TT’s Emmanuel Mayers was out of medal contention, placing fifth in 51.77. Jeshua Anderson of the USA won the gold in 49.33 while Winder Cuevas finished the runner-up in 50.13. Taking the bronze was American Reginald Wyatt with a time of 50.15.
TT’s first medal of the Championships went to Caleigh Bacchus who claimed the bronze medal in the Women’s High Jump. Bacchus cleared 1.76m on her first attempt . Her 1.76m effort was enough to take third place. American Amber Kaufman , 1.86m took the top honours. Taking the silver was her compatriot April Sinkler( 1.81m).
Kyron Blaise did not place in the Men’s Triple Jump final, fouling on his first attempt before passing on his remaining leaps.