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A 150M Challenge – Kyron McMaster v Rikkoi Braithwaite – Who Will Win?
British Virgin Islanders may soon be in for a track and field first – a friendly 150m race between World Athletics Championships 400m hurdles silver medalist Kyron McMaster and 100m sprinting sensation Rikkoi Braithwaite.
The challenge between the two friends was made public during a post-race interview with McMaster on August 23 in Budapest, Hungary.
“I ready for the smoke. Rikko cannot beat me in a 150,” insisted a smiling McMaster. “I does run 21 seconds over hurdles.”
Not to be outdone. Braithwaite interjected on camera.
“You ain’t beating me in a 150. I does run 10.09983 in a 100,” Braithwaite laughed.
A 150m track battle between McMaster and Braithwaite would be one for the territory’s track and field record book.
On August 23, McMaster won a silver medal, crossing the final line in 47.34 seconds, behind Karzten Warholm who won his third World title with a time of 46.89 seconds.
McMaster is a two-time Commonwealth Gold medalist and two-time World Championships finalist with a personal best and seasonal best of of 47.08 and 47.26, in that order. The 26-year-old also holds the BVI’s national record in that event.
Braithwaite this year competed in his first 100m race at the World Athletics Championships.
The 24-year-old finished fifth place in Heat Six with a time of 10.18 seconds, just missing a non-automatic qualification spot by.02 seconds.
He is ranked 62nd in the Men’s 100m race and is the current 100m national record holder with a time of 10.09 seconds and 60m dash record holder with a time of 6.52 seconds.
At the end of his interview, McMaster challenged the public to vote on who they believe will win a 150m race.
“I want y’all as the public to actually vote on this and we going to make this happen,” McMaster smiled.
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Governor’s Office Delivers Trauma Risk Management Training to Frontline Officers in Virgin Islands
The Governor’s Office, with support from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, this week delivered Trauma Risk Management (TRiM) training to frontline officers in the Virgin Islands, including members of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force, prison officers and volunteers from Virgin Islands Search and Rescue (VISAR).
The program is designed to help first responders recognize and manage the psychological effects of traumatic incidents encountered in the course of their duties. Participants received instruction on identifying early signs of stress-related responses and providing peer support following critical events.
According to the Governor’s Office, the training forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen welfare and resilience within frontline services across the territory.
“By strengthening welfare and resilience within our front line services, we are ensuring that the people who protect us are supported themselves,” the Governor’s Office said in a statement.
Officials thanked participants for their involvement and acknowledged the trainer for leading the sessions.
Trauma Risk Management, commonly known as TRiM, is a peer-support process used in emergency services and military settings to assess and address the mental health impact of traumatic exposure.
Maya Marcellin, Teen Universe British Virgin Islands, departed the territory on Feb. 22 for Nicaragua, where she will compete in the Teen Universe International Pageant.
Marcellin left the British Virgin Islands on Sunday accompanied by family members and supporters as she begins representing the territory in the international competition. The pageant will bring together contestants from several countries to compete in preliminary events leading up to the final show.
Supporters gathered prior to her departure to offer encouragement as she travels to Nicaragua to represent the British Virgin Islands on the international stage.
Governor’s Office Delivers Trauma Risk Management Training to Frontline Officers in Virgin Islands
Maya Marcellin Departs for Teen Universe International Pageant in Nicaragua
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