KINGSTON, Jamaica – Junior and senior athletes from the Bahamas, Canada, St Kitts Nevis, Trinidad & Tobago and the USA have confirmed their participation in the 2024 renewal of the Gibson McCook Relays.
The February 24 event will have the Canadian teams fielding junior athletes in the 4 X 100 and 4X200 classes I, II and III both from the Brampston Racers and Flying Angels; while Bishop Anstey and Queens College of T&T will field girls and boys teams respectively in the sprint ( 4 X 100, 4 X 200 and 4 X 400) relays.
St Kitts Nevis is due to enter a high jump athlete and the Bahamas a 4 X 100 male club team.
The USA Teams will compete in the sprint and mile relays.
The overseas athletes are part of the over 2,000 athletes registered to compete at the 51st staging of the event.
The event, scheduled for the National Stadium in Kingston will also feature for the first time, the 4 X 400 mixed relays high school open.
Schools scheduled for the March 19 – 23 ISSA Boys and Girls Championships can earn qualifying standards for specific events.
The Organising Committee has assembled partners for 40 of its events. The event which is usually on time will be broadcast on all TVJ, TVJ SN 1spotmedia.com and Hitz 92 FM. The meet is scheduled to start at 9:30 am and the last race at 8:50 pm
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