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Bahamian Olympian Anthonique Strachan and Donald Thomas were victorious at the NACAC New Life Invitational, at the Grand Bahama Sports Complex in Freeport, Grand Bahama on Saturday.
Strachan was too much for the field as she came away with the victory in the 200 meters (m) dash, when she went across the finish line in 22.59 seconds. She was the only competitor to run under 23 seconds on Saturday. She finished ahead of American Jada Baylark, who posted a time of 23.10 seconds. Another American, Quanera Hayes, finished third in 23.20 seconds.
Thomas opened his 2023 outdoor season with a victory that saw him clearing 2.26m (7’ 5”). It was his best outdoor season opener since 2017. He took care of India’s Tejaswin Shankar, who finished second when he recorded a height of 2.21m (7’ 3”). Placing third was Jamaica’s Lushane Wilson, who also posted 2.21m.
President of the North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletic Association (NACAC) Mike Sands said he was satisfied with the turnout from the athletes that came out.
“While the meet was not a country meet, it was an invitational and we had athletes from about 19 different countries represented. There were about 150 athletes represented. The competition was very keen and the athletes had a great time and I am satisfied with the overall results,” Sands said.
SOURCE: thenassauguardian.com
