Tyrone Smith Qualifies For 2012 Olympics
Long jumper Tyrone Smith qualified for the 2012 Olympics this evening [June 30]
BTFA President Donna Watson said, “Tyrone has just qualified for World Championships and the Olympics with a leap of 8.16m in the Long Jump.”
“Tyrone was competing at a track meet at Rice University in Texas. We are very excited and proud of him. We knew he would do it especially with the start of his season leaping to 8.09m.”
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Awesome Job! Go for it!
Wonderful News!!! Keep up the great work Tyrone!!!!
Great news! Well done, do Bermuda Proud!
I am so happy for you Tyrone!!! What an Awesome Accomplishment!!!
Great news!
Awesome
What an amazing accomplishment!!! Go for it!!! Make Bermuda proud
Well done.
Well done – very proud of this young man. An excellent example of how hard work and dedication can lead to success!!
Well Done Ty. I enjoyed your competition in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico last year and I knew you could easily get to the next level. Keep up the good work. Here’s to possibly medaling in the World Championships 2011 and Olympics 2012. Blessings.
Donna, keep them all focused. You have been the best BTFA President to date and should be proud of all your athletes achievements.
CONGRATLUALTIONS to Tyrone. Was the 8.16M leap a possible BDA Record? I’ll need binoculars soon to see his landing spot as he improves, LoL
An incredible achievement indeed. Congragulations Tyrone and wish you the best at the World Championships. With a jump like this a medal is there for the taking.
Awesome!!!!