Wilson, Gayle, Simpson and Dwyer leave for Canadian tour

Acting principal of GC Foster College Maurice Wilson along with lecturer and coach Marlon Gayle as well as athletes Sherone Simpson and Rasheed Dwyer are set to leave the island on Wednesday (28 Feb) for Athletics Ontario (high performance centre) in Canada.

The team will visit two universities to conduct clinics and coaching seminars. They are scheduled to return to the island next Monday.

According to Wilson, the visit forms part of a larger plan which will involve exchange tours of athletes and coaches from Canada starting next year.

They will also be attending Athletics Ontario’s Indoor Championship Series meet No. 3, which is scheduled for Saturday, March 3 at the Toronto Track and Field Centre.

Anthony Foster
Anthony Foster
Anthony Foster is a renowned Jamaican sports journalist, honored twice as the Jamaica sports journalist of the year (in 2004 and 2005). His journalistic achievements are globally recognized. Notably, he authored an award-winning article on Usain Bolt, the iconic 6-time Olympic champion, 11-time World champion, and record holder for the sprint double. This significant piece was published in the Jamaica Gleaner in 2004. Anthony's extensive coverage includes prestigious events such as the Olympic Games in Beijing 2008, London 2012, and Rio 2016. He has also provided coverage for seven (7) World Athletics Championships held between 2007 and 2022, alongside various other international sporting events. Noteworthy mentions comprise his coverage of the 2007 World Cup of cricket and his cherished experience reporting on the 2004 clash between his favorite football team, Argentina, and the USA.
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