Siblings Gloria and Kerlon Henry shone brightly for RSS Phoenix, each winning five gold medals at the 2023 National Association of Athletics Administrations Juvenile Championships, held last weekend at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain.
Gloria clinched six medals (five gold and one silver), while Kerlon brought home seven medals (five gold and two silver). Their club-mate Nashequa Samuel also excelled, securing seven medals (four gold and three silver). Among the other athletes who earned medals for the Tobago-based RSS Phoenix were Kenron Orr, Reshard Blackman, Kellon Potts, Shiniah Sandy, Kyoni Morris, and Leeon Kerr. RSS Phoenix secured the team title with 561 points, with Burnley finishing second with 283 points and Cougars in third place with 282.5 points.
Gloria dominated the girls’ Under-11 category over the two-day meet, showcasing her versatility in both field and track events. She comfortably won the girls’ Under-11 800-metre category in two minutes, 47.63 seconds. Gloria continued her winning streak, crossing the finish line first in the 300m race in 47.74 seconds. In the girls’ Under-11 long jump, she claimed another gold by clearing the bar at 1.35 metres. Gloria also secured the top spot in the ball throw, an event used to identify young talents who may excel in throwing events like the javelin and discus as they grow older. Furthermore, Gloria teamed up with Etana Stewart, Kenya Muir, and Samuel to capture the girls’ Under-13 1,000m sprint medley. This event involved completing legs of 100m, 200m, 300m, and 400m.
Kerlon’s gold medals included the boys’ Under-13 long jump and the boys’ Under-13 300m hurdles. Samuel showcased her endurance, earning one of her gold medals in the girls’ Under-13 1,000m event.
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