Anguilla's 'pool of talent may be small but it’s mighty' after brilliant CommonwealthGames
Anguilla’s ‘pool of talent may be small but it’s mighty’ after brilliant Commonwealth Games
The Anguilla delegation at the Games included former Commonwealth decathlete Ms Dee-Ann Kentish Rogers who now sits in the Anguilla government as Honorable Minister for Social Development, Youth & Culture, Education and Sports and the Governor of Anguilla, Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam. “I am certain that with the buzz created from these Games, Anguilla will be able to create a legacy at home that creates a cohort of strong athletes for the future.”
All four track competitors achieved ‘bests’ at the Games. New personal bests were recorded for Tri-tania Lowe , Saymon Rijo and Terrone Webster with a Season Best for Davin Fleming . The squad was accompanied by officials and support staff, including the Anguilla Tourist Board’s own Tourism Assistant/Marketing Officer , Sharon Lowe. Mrs Lowe is also President of the Anguilla Cycling Association and was in Birmingham to support the four cyclists representing the nation.Alex Lake was the first swimmer to ever represent Anguilla at the Commonwealth Games. At Birmingham 2022, he competed in five events including the 50m freestyle.
Chef de Mission Cardigan Connor, a former professional cricketer who took over 1,000 wickets for Hampshire during a 15-year playing career, said: “We really appreciate just being able to compete at the Games.
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