St. Croix Track Club Athletes Deliver Personal Bests and Podium Finishes at AAJI Qualifier

The St. Croix Track Club delivered a series of impressive performances at the Association of Youth/Junior Athletics (AAJI) first qualification Track & Field event held in Ponce, Puerto Rico, on March 8. According to the Virgin Islands Track and Field Federation, competing against top young athletes, each participant was allowed to enter two events, with the top eight in lane events (100m, 100mh, 200m, 400m, 400mh) and the top 12 in field events advancing to the Finals in May. The event was marked by personal records, first-place finishes, and standout performances. Among the highlights, Safiya Prasad dominated the 400m Hurdles, setting a personal record of 1:09.50 to secure first place. She also placed second in her heat for the 200m, clocking in at 27.82. Jahleya George impressed in the field events, finishing third in the shot put with a throw of 6.52m and securing seventh place in the javelin throw with a distance of 15.43m. Wilfredo Concepcion showcased his strength in the sho...