Saturday, August 11 2012

THE excitement is building in Trinidad and Tobago and in particular east Trinidad ahead of the Olympic Men’s Javelin final today where Keshorn Walcott will be in action.

The Toco athlete is continuing to make his nation proud and Councillor for Toco/Fishing Pond, Terry Rondon, is adamant that he will be bringing home a medal on his return tomorrow.

On Thursday an excited Rondon was in a jubilant mood at the Sangre Grande Regional Corporation and even created a song.

“Keshorn, Keshorn, bring back gold for we nah son!” Rondon exclaimed, much to the delight of his fellow Councillors who were getting ready for a meeting.

Rondon, who last month met with Walcott at him home in Toco to offer words of support and encouragement ahead of his trip to Spain for the World Junior Championships, is supremely confident in the teenager’s abilities.

The Councillor is also planning a gala celebration for Walcott on his return regardless of his performance at the Olympics. Rondon explained that there is much to celebrate from the 19-year-old who not only is a World Junior champion but also this country’s first Olympic javelin finalist. Big screens will be erected throughout Toco today where his hometown fans will be able to see him in action.

The Men’s javelin final will get underway at 2.20pm today with each athlete getting three throws. Walcott’s personal best is 82.83m which may not be enough for a medal but the teenager has shown an ability to step up for the big occasions and will be expected to do the same.