New signees distinguish themselves already!
Jamil Hubbard has already shown what his intentions are by gaining the bronze medal at the just concluded NACAC under 23 Championships in Toluca, Mexico. Jamil finished the 400m in 45.96 to earn the bronze.
Ashhad Agyapong was first in the 100m at the 2008 US Club Championships, defeating DeBryan Blanton for the victory.
We are very proud of their efforts and look forward to more great performances in the future.
Codrington Enterprises adds new athletes to their roster
Codrington Enterprises signed some new talent to their growing list of outstanding athletes, looking to add some firepower in key areas, notably, the sprints.
Ashhad Agyapong in the 100m and 200m with 2008 performances of 10.23 and 20.45, Jamil Hubbard in the 400m with a performance of 45.24 in taking the SEC Conference crown at this distance. (The SEC is noted as being the toughest conference in the US). John Yarbrough in the 110m hurdles, who is the 2007 NCAA Outdoor Championships runner up, boasting a best performance of 13.41 and last but not least, Vanessa Seles of Brazil, who is the #3 ranked female long jumper in that country.
Some outstanding performances can be expected from our talented group of athletes as we proceed through the Olympics and into the World Championships in 2009.
Codrington Enterprises’ athletes jet into Eugene for the US Olympic Trials
Adam Shunk and Kate Conwell came in for the high jump and pole vault respectively and Linnie Yarbrough will arrive tonight for the 110m hurdles race. Everyone is upbeat and confident in their talent and preparation and looking forward to the start of competition. 100m hurdler Ashlee Williams is still waiting to get cleared for entry into the Trials and has about 6 hours left before she knows if she is in. Thursday will see them all in action along with Debbie Dunn in the finals of the women’s 400m race. Go Debbie!
Track Town USA-Eugene, Oregon
This is my first time in Eugene and I can safely say, this is what track and field should look like in the USA. Boisterous crowds, knowledgeable crowds, enthusiastic crowds. The stadium is filled to capacity every day with an overflow area for those who cannot get a seat in the stands and a large video screen so they can see all the action as well. Performances are off the chain and highlights abound. This is more than just a track geek’s best moment, but a best moment for families, sport lovers in general, sport writers and any individual looking for a good time, with wonderful weather, hot and sunny but shaded by the cover over the stands and all the track action a person could crave. This model should be copied and carried on for years to come and track and field would have surpassed the glory days of the seventies. At Codrington Enterprises, there is an air of expectancy as we wait for one of our athletes, 400m runner Debbie Dunn, to conclude the final of the women’s 400m race with a great chance to represent the USA at the Beijing Olympics. Let the Games begin!
