Mothersill dominates CAC 200m

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Mothersill dominates CAC 200m

Two-time Olympian, Cydonie Mothersill, blazes her
way down the track.

Friday, July 15, 2005

ALTHOUGH much attention has been lavished on the athletes competing in the Island Games recently, Cayman athletes have been taking medals all over the globe.

Cayman�s 200m sprinter Cydonie Mothersill captured gold at the CAC Track and Field Championships in the Bahamas on Monday night.

Cydonie's time of 22.26, though wind-assisted, allowed her to successfully defend the CAC title that she took last year. However, it was her time in the heats, 22.39, that set a new national record, according to team manager Rayle Roberts.

Christine Amertil (Bahamas) was second in 22.64 seconds. Peta-Gaye Dowdie from Jamaica took home the bronze with 22.72 seconds, and her teammate Sheri-Ann Brooks came fourth in 22.99 seconds.

Two-time CAC Champion Mothersill got off to a blazing start. While Amertil tried her best to stay with her, Mothersill, showing fine form, powered down the home stretch, not allowing any of the field to come close.

�I feel really good. I felt as if I had a little bit more in the tank,� Mothersill said.

Mothersill is now on her way to Europe for several competitions, including the World Track and Field Championships this August.

Although the rest of the Cayman team did not medal, Roberts said the Cayman Islands Athletic Association (CIAA) was pleased with their results.

�The team did very well, considering this was the first time most of them had competed at this level. Cydonie has set a foundation for the months to come. She blew away the field,� Roberts said.

�The wind was really bad. Either times were wind-assisted or there was a serious crosswind,� he added.

Minister of Sports Alden McLaughlin applauded Cydonie Mothersill for garnering the gold. �Any day one of our athletes is able to make such an achievement is a good day. It asserts that we are the best in our region. I would also like to thank the rest of the team for doing their best.�

CAC Athletes� results

Ronald Forbes � 110m, 14.49

Omar Wright � high jump, 2.10 m

Stephan John � 100m, 10.75 / 200m, 21.50 semi finals

Robert Ibeh � 200m, 22.67/ long jump, 6.75m

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