Bodie says DLT classic was a complete success

With almost 1,000 young athletes registered for the 19th Annual Dianna Lynn Thompson (DLT) Track and Field Classic at the original Thomas A. Robinson Track and Field Stadium this past Saturday, anticipation was brewing for some fantastic performances and qualifying times and standards for the 2025 CARIFTA Games. The one-day meet, staged by the Roadrunners Track and Field Club, lived up to its billing as the athletes delivered high-energy competition, record-breaking performances, and achieved CARIFTA qualifying times and standards.

There was a true showcase of future track and field stars. The level of competition was nothing short of intense and electrifying. From start to finish, the meet provided thrilling battles across all events, as competitors pushed themselves to new heights — running, jumping and throwing personal bests, and even shattering records.



One of the standout moments of the meet came from Olympian and Masters 50-plus division athlete Timothy Munnings. Munnings, 58, delivered a jaw-dropping performance in the 400 meters (m). He smashed his previous masters world record of 52.

04 seconds, clocking an incredible new world-record time of 51.18 seconds. Keon Williams, of the Tazmanian Speed Track and Field Club, won the open men’s 400m in 48.

47 seconds. Dennis Williamson, representing the University of The Bahamas (UB) Mingoes finished second in 49.41 seconds and Foltain Robinson, of Tazmanian Speed, rounded out the top three in 49.

82 seconds. Munnings was fourth in 51.18 seconds.

Reflecting on his achievement, Munnings stated: “I enjoyed the stiff competition and lowering my world record to 51.18 seconds.” The DLT Classic was not just a showcase of talent from New Providence.

Teams from Grand Bahama, Tazmanian Speed and the Grand Bahama Spinners Elite, made the journey to compete, further elevating the meet’s intensity. Grand Bahamian athletes, in particular, rose to the challenge and left their mark on the competition. A quartet of athletes achieved qualifying standards for the 2025 CARIFTA Games, set for the Easter holiday weekend, April 19-21, in Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago.

Keely Deveaux, of the Fast Forward Athletics Track and Field Club, achieved the standard in the under-17 girls long jump. She leapt 5.63m (18’ 5-3/4”) to go over the CARIFTA qualifying standard of 5.

45m (17’ 10-3/4”). Johnell Marshall, of the Team Velocity Track and Field Club, finished second with a leap of 5.16m (16’ 11-1/4”) and Rihanna Kellman, representing Noble Preparatory Academy, was third with a leap of 5.

12m (16’ 9-3/4”). In the under-17 boys discus, Kaiden Kemp, representing the C.H.

Reeves Raptors, had a winning throw of 43.55m (142’ 10”) to go over the CARIFTA qualifying standard of 41.64m (136’ 7”).

Carmeljo Woodside, of the Triple Threat Track and Field Club, finished second with a throw of 36.65m (120’ 3”) and David Douglas, representing the C.H.

Reeves Raptors, was third with a throw of 34.91m (114’ 6”). Alexis Roberts, of the Red-Line Athletics Track and Field Club, qualified in the under-20 girls 200m.

She won that race in a wind-legal 24.34 seconds to go under the qualifying time of 24.35 seconds.

Her club teammate Darvinique Dean was second in 24.43 seconds and Makaiah Hitchman, of Tazmanian Speed, finished third in 24.96 seconds.

Carlin Archer, of the PVS Sports Track and Field Club, went over the CARIFTA qualifying standard in the under-20 boys triple jump event. He had a winning leap of 14.74m (48’ 4-1/2”) to go over the standard of 14.

29m (46’ 10-3/4”). Red-Line Athletics’ Landon Moxey was second with a leap of 13.88m (45’ 6-1/2”) and Nicholas Knowles, of Jumpers Inc.

Track and Field Club, finished third with a leap of 13.43m (44’ 0-3/4”). Jasmine Thompson, of the host Roadrunners Track and Field Club, went under the CARIFTA qualifying time in the under-17 girls 100m hurdles, but that time was wind-aided.

She clocked 14.48 seconds to win that race. Jayla Smith, of the Star Trackers Track and Field Club, was second in 15 seconds flat and Fast Forward’s Dallas Strachan was third in 16.

14 seconds. The qualifying time for the CARIFTA Games is 14.65 seconds, and the wind reading for the race was 4.

8 mps (meters per second), over the allowable wind reading for a legal race of 2.0 mps. Thompson has already qualified for CARIFTA in the 400m hurdles.

Roadrunners Club President and Head Coach Dexter Bodie said he was proud of the success of the event and credits its success to the dedication of club parents and the generous commitments of their partners. “This event would not have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors, who partnered with us to make the DLT Track and Field Classic a success,” said Bodie. Sponsors for the meet included the Dynamic Healing Wellness Center, We Buy You Sell, Summit Insurance Company and the Pond Restaurant & Cigar Lounge.

The DLT classic continues to uphold its reputation as a premier event on the track and field calendar, fostering a competitive environment where athletes of all levels can rise to the occasion. The Roadrunners Track and Field Club extends its deepest gratitude to coaches, officials, volunteers, sponsors and supporters who made this year’s meet a resounding success. As the countdown begins for the 20th edition next year, one thing is certain — the DLT classic continues to set the stage for greatness.

The 2nd Annual Red-Line Athletics Field Events Classic is the next local meet on the calendar, set for Saturday February 22 at the original Thomas A. Robinson Track and Field Stadium..