Tynia Gaither finishes third in Texas
Tynia Gaither

HOUSTON, Texas – Javon Francis finished fourth in the men’s 200m and Bahamian Tynia Gaither, 3rd in the women’s event, at Saturday’s (1 Feb) final day of the Houston G5 & Super 22 Invitational, hosted by the University of Houston at Yeoman Field House.

Gaither topped the heat 19 in 23.97s, which gave her third overall behind winner Myasia Jacobs, 23.72 and Imani Nave, 23.97.

Francis ran 21.40 to win heat 12 of the men’s 200m ahead of Davonye Jones, 21.95s. He, however, was fourth overall in the event won by Obi Igbokwe of Htown Speed City in 21.04

Chris Carter won the men’s triple jump with 16.65m and Michelle Fokam, the women’s event winner with 13.05m.

Eric Richards took the men’s high jump 2.25m.

Meanwhile, Kyle Clemons won the 400 m at the Carolina College meet with 46.67.

Another top weight throw mark for Janeah Stewart, 24.58 at Indiana relays day one.

Top Swedish high jumper Erika Kinsey scored 4041 points in pentathlon here, in her speciality she cleared 1.86m.


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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.

3 COMMENTS

  1. Donkey Man should be doing better than this now… I hope he will be ready to take down some big guns at Trials in June.

    Very nice youth so I wish him all the best

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