Thirteen talented athletes from the St. Croix Track Club, ranging in age from 14 to 22, competed in Ponce, Puerto Rico May 10 in the Association of Youth/Junior Athletics (AAJI) Championships Finals Track & Field event. This is the largest number of athletes from the St. Croix Track Club to qualify for these championships. Facing fierce competition, these athletes delivered standout performances, setting personal records and bringing home a total of 13 medals – 5 Gold, 4 Silver and 4 Bronze.
Leading the charge was Safiya Prasad, who dominated the 400m hurdles, emerging as the top female competitor. In a true display of endurance and grit, she went on to win the 800m race just 45 minutes after her hurdles victory—an incredible feat with minimal recovery time.
Juvante’ Hurst showcased his speed, claiming gold in the 200m in a remarkable comeback moving from 4th to 1st in the last 90 meters of the race. Juvante’s time of 23.35 was faster than the record of 24.57, however, due to the illegal windspeed of +2.8 m/s it will not be officially recognized. Juvante also won a silver in the 400m, proving his versatility. Meanwhile, Isaiah Benjamin delivered a thrilling performance in the high jump, securing gold in dramatic fashion, as the battle narrowed to just two athletes surpassing the 1.80m mark. Faith Eatmon won a Gold medal in the 400m and she also went on to win a Silver medal in the 200m.
Across the board, each athlete demonstrated remarkable progress, achieving personal bests throughout the competition. Their dedication and continued improvement are a testament to their hard work and commitment to excellence. Below is the full list of championship performances:
Safiya Prasad – Gold in 400mH-68.61sec, Gold in 800m- 2:26.83- 14/15 age group
Juvante’ Hurst-Gold in 200m 23.35 and Silver in the 400m-53.66sec in the 14/15 age group
Aminah Prasad – Bronze in 200m-26.63sec in the 14/15 age group
Isaiah Benjamin – Gold – High Jump -1.80m in the 16/17 age group
Faith Eatmon – Gold – 400m-60.29sec and Silver in 200m-26.73sec in the 14/15 age group
Jordan Vaughn – Silver-Shot Put – 13.68m, Bronze-Javelin- 33.78m – Over 19 age group
Jah’Quan Creque– Silver-100m – 11.15sec, Bronze-200m-22.75sec-16/17 age group
Wilfredo Concepcion – Bronze -Javelin – 39.89m, 6th-Shot Put – 9.88m the 18/19 age group
Kahlan Beaupierre – 4th – Javelin-38.76m, 8th in Shot Put – 9.44m in the 18/19 age group
Emanuel McIntosh—6th – 100m-12.18sec in the 14/15 age group
Jahleya George – 7th in Shot Put – 6.48m in the 18/19 age group
Charlise Gomez- 7th in 200m-27.63sec and 8th-13.60sec – 14/15 age group
Sarai Morris- 7th in 400m-67.22sec 16/17 age group
“It’s great to see these young athletes performing at such a high level and setting new standards in their respective events!”
The St. Croix Track Club thanks our supporters for partnering with us to assist our youths in developing their talents. Full results are at: FinalLapTiming | AAJI
