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A Barbadian Son Soars to Penn Relays High Jump Win

Oneil Sandiford, a junior at Paul Robeson High School in Brooklyn, New York, was one of the true shining stars at the 116th Penn Relays in Philadelphia over the weekend. The very tall, lanky teen, whose parents are from the Caribbean island of Barbados, jumped his way to a personal best of 6’-11.5” to win the High School Boys’ High Jump Championship. Full Story »

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It’s Track, Books & More for Medgar Evers’ Lady Cougars

The goals for the Lady Cougars is to build a formidable track & field team where they can showcase their talents and be a competitive force to be reckoned with, whether in individual events or as a part of a relay team. And their coaches are proud of the athletes’ achievements and performances both on and off the track and field. As scholar-athletes, the young ladies are shining examples of their school's mantra: DEDICATED TO EXCELLENCE. Full Story »

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Caribbean Athletes Help Bring The Millrose Thrill

A mere .10 secs separated the winner, Boys & Girls High School of Brooklyn, from third place Medgar Evers Prep, also of Brooklyn, in the PSAL Boys 4x400m. And in the PSAL Girls 4x400m relay, Ahtyana Johnson, the Benjamin Cardozo High School senior (in photo at left), ran down Medgar Evers' Shakele Seaton (in photo at right) and caught her at the finish line. Both teams as well as several others have runners with Caribbean roots. Full Story »
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NY's Cardozo Kicks Early But Keeps Focus on Rebuilding

Benjamin Cardozo High School in Queens, New York, boasts a cadre of gritty female athletes, including some with Caribbean roots. With their string of successes, the young ladies aren’t afraid to take their talent and fierce rivalry to the track. Last season, the team ended competition on a high note; this year, indications at the start of the Indoor season are things will be no different, even though two members of the Reebok record-breaking 4x4 team are no longer with the squad and the focus is on rebuilding. Full Story »

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