Trio make Carifta standard

A trio of talented young Bermudian athletes have reached the Carifta standards at the first set of trials.

Sakari Famous, Jahnai Perinchief and Tiara Derosa attained the target at the National Sports Stadium yesterday.

Sakari, who was a medalist in the Under 17 high jump at the last Carifta Games, again reached the Under 18 high jump standard.

Jahnai attained the qualifying standard in the boys under 18 high jump. He competed in the Carifta Games last year.

While Tiara, who competed in the shot put at the last Carifta Games, this time reached the standard in the under 18 girl's discuss.

Donna Watson, president of the Bermuda Athletics Association, said: " We have changed the standards for this year with there being only "A" standards and the standards have been changed drastically with them being a bit harder than normal.

"This year our goal for our International Track Meets is quality performances vs quantity of athletes travelling.  With this we feel we are going to get our athletes more committed and dedicated to the sport and have them strive to reach higher heights this year.

"The age group for Carifta has changed this year with it being U18 instead of U17 and U20.  This is keeping in line with the World Junior Championships and World Youth Championship age groups for the U18.  Therefore the size of the implements, Hurdle heights would be in line with these events."

Ms Watson added: "We are looking forward to more athletes reaching the standard as several of our athletes did not compete in the first track meet and we look forward to seeing them in the upcoming track meets."