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WINNING HURDLE
Ryan Brathwaite showing his winning pose. (AP Picture)
Published on: 9/14/2009.
JUST DAYS AWAY from receiving what is expected to be a hero's welcome, 110-metre hurdles world champion Ryan Brathwaite closed out his 2009 season with victory in the International Amateur Athletics Federation's (IAAF) World Athletics Final in Thessaloniki, Greece, yesterday.
Brathwaite clocked 13.16 seconds to win comfortably from Dexter Faulk (13.26) of the United States and Dwight Thomas (13.29) of Jamaica. It was Brathwaite's third straight win on the European circuit within recent weeks and it earned him US$30 000.
After the race the former Lester Vaughan Secondary student said he was convinced that he could do much better.
"I ran 13.16 only giving 80 per cent of what I am capable of. Next year I feel I can run sub-13 seconds," he said.
The 21-year-old became Barbados' first athlete to gain an individual gold medal at a major event when he won the 110- metre hurdles final at the IAAF World Championships in Berlin, Germany, on August 20.
Brathwaite's star continues to rise on the international stage, fulfilling the promise which he has always shown at the junior level. At the 2005 IAAF World Youth Championships he ran a leading time of 13.34 seconds in the 110-metre hurdles, before producing a silver-medal performance of 13.44 in the final.
He is the 2006 Junior CAC champion and a double CARIFTA Games gold medallist and record holder in the Under-20 Boys' division.
Based in Kansas, United States, the St Andrew-born hurdler was a semi-finalist at the 2007 World Championships in Osaka, Japan, as well as at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
The Government announced plans on Saturday for a grand homecoming reception and motorcade which will leave the Grantley Adams International Airport on Thursday afternoon and culminate with an official ceremony at Kensington Oval where Brathwaite will be greeted by Prime Minister David Thompson, Cabinet and other dignitaries. (WG)
11 comment found!
To Bajan girl : 9/14/2009
"Immature photographic antics of some....." my anus, seems as though you are taking a pot shot at another member of the race, excuse the pun,keep the negativity to yourself and let our members bask in their well deserved glory as their desire,not as you wish.They won it,they can flaunt it..let them be. Congrats Ryan, give us another pose, never mind the upper class wanna be.
Congrats!!!!! : 9/14/2009
A plead to anyone who managed to capture the race and can Youtube it it will be a great pleasure.The current one is Poor. Excited Bajan in Toronto.
Thank you Ryan! : 9/14/2009
Thank you for inspiring a nation of people. You have now join the likes of Sir Garfield Sobers and Oba. Great job!
Congrats : 9/14/2009
Well done Ryan, I want to thank Mr. Williams and the government and people of Barbados for the gracious welcome, being bestowed on Ryan. Kudos all around. We need more of this togetherness. Ego-Ottawa.
THE GREATEST : 9/14/2009
I ran track many moons ago for Foundation High. I do not miss it on television, and is actually taping those games, so I will see him run. Please convey my sincere CONGRATULATIONS to him. I am such a proud mum. I cannot even begin to understand how his Mum and immediate family feels. Also his Old Barbados coaches. Congratulations to them also. Ryan you make us all so proud, and we love you June R. Patmon Lovell HM1/FMF/RET/USN
: 9/14/2009
Good going for Ryan, let's hope now that the success don't get to his head, and looking at the picture, I hope he isn't starting with the immature photographic antics of some.
YOU GO BOY!!! : 9/14/2009
Well done Ryan. I'm so glad that you are continuing to do well. Now that you are at the top other athletes will be looking to dethrone you so keep the practice up. I wish you continued success!!!
: 9/14/2009
SHUTTING DOWN THE SCHOOLS AND BUSINESSES IS CRAP AND I DONT SUPPORT THAT. I support RYAN'S celebration yes ! shutting down productivity -no
BRATHWAITE : 9/14/2009
NOW IS SEE WHY THEY WERE NO BARBADIAN OFFICIALS OR PROPER FLAGS PRESENT WHEN OUR BOY "BRATHWAITE" GOT "GOLD" HE DOES NOT LIVE IN BARBADOS; AND IT SEEMS AS THOUGH NO OFFICIAL THAUGHT MUCH OF THIS MAN UNTIL NOW; LONG MAY YOU RAIN. WHEREVER YOU MAY RESIDE; YOU ARE ONE OF US.
: 9/14/2009
I said it before and I will say it again, this feat was too big to quantify. It was the first and no one can ever eclipse that! Great job Ryan! I am sure Bajans everywhere feel the same way and you will get a reception that befits a hero. Regards Wayne Lord- Toronto, Canada Formerly of Grazettes, St. Michael
The world's most humbled person ! : 9/14/2009
If you've never seen someone who's on top of the world and yet remains humbled, then here's your opportunity !
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