 Tyrone Smith IslandStats.com Alain Jean-Pierre Assistant Team Manager for the Americas' Track & Field Team contacted the Bermuda Track and Field Association (BTFA) to inform them that Tyrone Smith has been selected to be part of the Americas team competing in the Continental Cup in September 4th & 5th in Croatia.
This opportunity all come about after Smith’s Long Jump performance at the CAC Games.
Jean-Perre said to Donna Watson President of the BTFA, “Your athlete will Travel on August 27th to join the team on the 28th for the training camp.
Watson said, “This event is similar to the World Cup Soccer where the best in the world is invited to compete in the Continental Cup. This was an event that they used to have and they have brought it back.” “We are waiting to hear back from Tyrone to confirm that he will be available for this event but I don't think he will pass up this opportunity. What an unbelievable honor for Tyrone, continued Watson.” “So all in all we have had a great track season with Jeneko Place being selected for the America's team for the Youth Olympic Games and Smith for the America's team for the Continental Cup, concluded Watson.
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