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POINTE-A-PITRE, Guadeloupe – Some 10 world and Olympic Games medallists will be in action at Saturday’s (12 May) Guadeloupe International Meeting.

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American Allyson Felix headlines the 14th staging of the meet.

Felix won 2012 Olympic Games 200m title to add to her three victories at the World Championships level (2005, 2007 and 2009). Felix, the 2015 world 400m champion, said she is looking forward to a good a race.

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Allyson Felix opens her season at the Guadeloupe International Meeting on Saturday, May 2

This will be Felix’s first trip to the French overseas region, which has caused a ripple of excitement and fans on the island. Each year the stadium is packed with fans of all ages who eagerly support Track & Field.

Four Jamaicans, Senoj-Jay Givans, Schillonie Calvert-Powell, Oshane Bailey and Megan Tapper, are also down for the meet.

Calvert-Powell faces Felix, along with Trinidad and Tobago’s pair of Khalifa St Fort and Michelle Lee Ahye in the women’s 100m.
Tianna Bartoletta, London 2012 and Rio 2016 Olympic Games 4x100m relay gold medallist, is also down for the event.

Bailey and Givans will face-off with Americans Mike Rodgers, who is aiming for a world-leading time, Bryce Robinson and Blake Smith.

Canadian Aaron Brown is also listed for the event.

Tapper, formerly Megan Simmonds, takes on a strong women’s 100m hurdles field, which includes Rio 2016 bronze medallist Kristi Castlin and Kori Carter, the World 400m hurdles champion.

Other top athletes down for the Guadeloupe International Meeting

Yulimar Rojas (VEN) – Olympic Silver medal, Women’s Triple Jump will also be in action.

Will Claye (USA) – 2 x Olympic Silver medal, Men’s Triple Jump 2016, 2012

Nelson Evora (POR) – Olympic Gold medal, Men’s Triple Jump 2008

Michael Tinsley (USA) – Olympic Silver medal, Men’s 400m hurdles, 2012

Margaret Wambui (KEN) – Olympic Bronze medal, Women’s 800m 2016

Bershawn Jackson (USA) – Olympic Bronze medal, Men’s 400m hurdles, 2008

Donald Thomas (BAH) – World Championship Gold Medal, Men’s High Jump 2007

Kori Carter (USA) – World Championship Gold Medal, Women’s 400m hurdles 2017

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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.

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