CARIFTA 2019 Re-cap
It’s been a week of celebrating as the Trinidad and Tobago Triathlon & Aquathlon team reminisce on the recently completed CARIFTA Triathlon and Aquathlon Championships held at Jewel Runaway Bay Resort in Jamaica on August 17th & 18th.
A total of 27 athletes flew to Jamaica to take part in the various Triathlon and Aquathlon races for the 11-12, 13-15 and 16-19 male and female age groups.
Points were awarded to the top 5 finishers in each category and these points lead to the country’s overall standings.
This was the 3rd annual CARIFTA Triathlon & Aquathlon Championships and it has quickly become a staple on every young developing athlete’s calendar. As athletes age out and younger ones reach competition age, the pool of athletes is constantly changing. It is also remarkable to see the level of talent within the group and what a difference are year makes for these competitive athletes as they gain confidence and/or physically develop in some way.
As the 2019 season comes to a close, we set our eyes on 2020. Apart from racing we hope to be able to have our athletes partake in several workshops either locally or abroad to help develop their understanding and ability within the sport.
The future looks bright for Trinidad and Tobago and the sport of triathlon and we hope to soon see some of our athletes on the international stage.
See below for a full look at the individual athlete placings.
Day 1
Aquathlon:
Boys: 16-19
Troy Llanos- 1st
Kareem Mason- 5th
Jean Marc Granderson- 8th
Selik Leacock- 13th
Girls: 16-19
Kirsten St Omer- 5th
Kristin Scott- 6th
Triathlon:
Boys: 11-12
Tristan Scott 9th
Harland Samuel- 11th
Ross Worthman- 14th
Girls:11-12
Jenae Price- 4th
Steffi Scott- 7th
Triathlon:
Boys: 13-15
Mathew Worthman- 2nd
James Castagne-Hay- 3rd
Graeme Waithe Toussaint- 5th
Justin Boynes- 9th
Rowan King- 19th
Girls: 13-15
Kaya Rankine Beadle- 6th
Makaira Wallace- 8th
Rebecca Lezama-11th
Imani Bishop- DNF (due to injury)
Day 2
Aquathlon
Boys: 11-12
Dante Pichery- 10th
Tristan Scott- 11th
Harlan Samuel-14th
Ross Worthman- 18th
Micai Dayal- 19th
Girls: 11-12
Jenae Price- 7th
Aquathlon
Boys: 13-15
James Castagne-Hay- 4th
Mathew Worthman- 10th
Rowan King- 11th
Peter Trepte- 12th
Justin Boynes- DNS (due to injury)
Female: 13-15
Rebecca lezama- 11th
Makira Wallace- 15th
Kaya Rankine Beadle- 19th
Imani Bishop- 23rd
Triathlon
Boys:16-19
Troy Llanos- 1st
Jean Marc Granderson- 4th
Liam Trepte- 6th
Logan Raymond- 15th
Girls: 16-19
Kristin Scott- 3rd
Rachel Grosberg- 4th
Kirsten St Omer- 7th
Article published on Aug 23, 2019.