The Virgin Islands Track and Field Federation, in collaboration with the Department of Sports, Park, and Recreation, hosted the VI National Track and Field Championships on June 24 and 25 at the St. Croix Educational Complex Track and Field facility.
Highlights of the Championships were Michelle Smith from the St. Croix Track Club, setting a new VI National Junior Record in the 400m Hurdles with a time of 58.11.
Maia Campbell, the VITFF’s senior athlete, set a Championship record in the Shot Put of 16.54m. VITFF senior athlete Malique Smith set a facility record in the 400m Hurdles with a 53.24. Malique Smith also won a gold medal in the 200m.
2022 VI National Champions are:
Akyra Joseph, St. Croix Track Club, 100m and 200m
Raynier Charlery, Cheetah Track Club, STT, 100m, and Long Jump
Malique Smith, St. Croix Track Club, 200m and 400m Hurdles
Charlise Morris, Jolly Rogers Track Club, STX, 400m
Mikaela Smith, St. Croix Track Club, 800m
Makari Matthew, Jolly Rogers Track Club, STX, 400m, and 800m
Michelle Smith, St. Croix Track Club, 400m Hurdles
Katelyn Jones, St. Croix Track Club, 1500m
Croix Benton-Higgins, Jolly Rogers Track Club, STX, 1500m
Yashira Rhymer-Stuart, Team VI, High Jump
Maia Campbell, Team VI, Shot Put
Jordan Vaughn, St. Croix Track Club, Shot Put, Javelin, and Discus
Full results can be found on the VI Track and Field website.
Michelle Smith is preparing to represent the Virgin Islands in the World Athletics U20 Championships, held in Cali, Columbia, from Aug. 1 through 6.
The Virgin Islands Track and Field Federation is thankful for the support it receives from the VI Olympic Committee.
