Seepersad sizzles with fast 100m win at Island Showdown; Winter claims triple gold

The Island Showdown regional secondary schools track and field meet saw several standout performances, with Alex Seepersad, Peyton Winter, Kristiano Perez, and Zayne Martin among the top athletes.

Seepersad, representing St Augustine Secondary, delivered a blistering performance in the boys' 17+ 100 metres, crossing the finish line in a rapid 10.22 seconds. He demonstrated clear dominance over his competitors in the sprint event.

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Seepersad stopped the clock at a fast 10.22 seconds to win the boys’ 17+ 100 metres final. The St Augustine Secondary student dominated his rivals.

Peyton Winter of San Juan South Secondary was a multi-event champion, capturing three gold medals. She won the girls' open discus with a throw of 34.63 metres and also triumphed in the girls' 17+ shot put (11.07m) and javelin (30.00m) events.

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Winter captured three gold medals. The San Juan South Secondary student topped the girls’ open discus field with a 34.63 metres effort. She was golden too in the girls’ 17+ shot put and javelin events.

Kristiano Perez from Queen’s Royal College showcased his versatility by leaping to gold in the boys' open long jump with a wind-aided 7.46 metres. He further added to his medal haul by winning the boys' 17+ triple jump with an impressive 15.31 metres.

Zayne Martin of Naparima College also earned a gold medal, achieving a personal best of 14.64 metres in the boys' under-17 triple jump. Other notable performances included Jamol Neckles winning the boys' high jump at 1.95m and Tesianna Harris blazing the track to win the girls' under-15 100m in 12.02 seconds.

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Perez produced a wind-aided 7.46m leap for gold in the boys’ open long jump. The Queen’s Royal College student also triumphed in the boys’ 17+ triple jump, disturbing the sand at 15.31m.