Saint Lucia’s Teenage Sprinting Sensation
Impressive Performance at the 97th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays
AUSTIN, Texas, CMC – Saint Lucia’s teenage sprinting sensation Naomi London produced an impressive run over the weekend at the 97th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays to set a new national women’s junior record in the 100 meters.
The 18-year-old finished second in Heat 2 in 11.23 seconds to finish fifth overall.
Breaking Records and Setting New Benchmarks
Her time eclipsed the previous record of 11.39 seconds held by Saint Lucia’s track queen and Olympic gold medalist Julien Alfred, which she set in April 2019 at 17 years and 320 days.
With her performance, London, who is also gearing up for the April 19 to 21 CARIFTA Games to be held in Trinidad and Tobago, also clocked the second-fastest time by a female teenager for the year, surpassing the 11.26 run by Brianna Selby of the USA last weekend.
London’s run was just outside the all-time top 100 for Under-20 women.
Conclusion
Naomi London’s impressive performance at the 97th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays has set a new national women’s junior record in the 100 meters, breaking the previous record held by Julien Alfred. Her achievement is a testament to her hard work and dedication to the sport, and she is sure to be a force to be reckoned with in the upcoming CARIFTA Games.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Naomi London?
Naomi London is an 18-year-old Saint Lucian sprinter who recently set a new national women’s junior record in the 100 meters.
What was Naomi London’s record-breaking time?
Naomi London’s record-breaking time was 11.23 seconds in the 100 meters.
What is the CARIFTA Games?
The CARIFTA Games is an annual athletics competition held in the Caribbean, which will take place from April 19 to 21 in Trinidad and Tobago.
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