Carifta Games Champion Tyriq Horsford retires from track and field due to medical reasons
Scarborough, Tobago – March 2024 – In a significant announcement for Trinidad and Tobago athletics, Tyriq Horsford, a prolific five-time Carifta Games Champion, has declared his retirement from track and field at the age of 24, citing medical reasons.
The talented javelin thrower, who hails from Parlatuvier, Tobago, has had a distinguished career despite his young age. Horsford was the national javelin throw champion in 2017 and achieved further regional success as the NACAC U23 Champion in 2021. His departure from the sport marks the end of a promising career, cut short due to persistent medical issues.
Horsford’s journey represents a notable chapter in Tobago’s sporting history, inspiring many aspiring athletes. His achievements at both national and regional levels cemented his reputation as one of the Caribbean’s premier javelin talents.
