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Michelle Smith, Sofia Swindell Excel at New Balance Indoor National Championships

Smith shattered her own V.I. National U20 record, achieving a phenomenal time of 53.55. Swindell's time of 23.97 qualified her for the World Athletics U20 Championships that will be held on Aug. 27-31, in Lima, Peru.

Rain and Wind Don’t Stop the Fresh Start Road Race

In spite of the wet, windy morning last Sunday, the Virgin Islands Cycling Federation reported a good turnout for the Fresh Start Road Race, which started and finished at the former Great Pond Store on St Croix's south side.

Malique Smith Represents USVI at World Indoor Championships in Scotland

Smith expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to compete on the world stage and stated that he was proud to represent his country.

VI Track and Field Federation: Garcia and Demund Set V.I. Records; Swindell Matches Own V.I. U20 Record

Eduardo Garcia and Osaze Demund set V.I. records; Sofia Swindell matches her own V.I. U20 record.

St. Croix Central H.S. Teams Are Varsity Invitational Basketball Tournament Champions

Both the boys' and the girls' teams emerged victorious in thrilling championship matches against Ivanna Eudora Kean High School from St. Thomas.

VITFF: Michelle Smith No. 1 in World in 400m Hurdles

For all her accomplishments at the Louie Bing Track and Field Invitational, Michelle Smith received a trophy for Most Valuable Athlete.

Friends of VI National Park Opens Registration for 21st Annual Beach to Beach Power Swim

 One of the most beautiful swims in the world, the Friends of Virgin Islands National Park’s Beach to Beach Power Swim includes the beaches of Maho Bay, Cinnamon Bay, Hawksnest Bay and Trunk Bay.

Michelle Smith Is No. 2 in the USA 600m; Sofia Swindell Breaks Own VI U20 Record

Interscholastic Track and Field competition will continue with the Championship on St. Croix on Thursday, Feb. 22, for Middle School, High School Junior Varsity and High School Varsity, and on Friday, Feb. 23, for Elementary School

Toast-To-The-Captain Road Race Results Are Released

History was made when Captain Teddy Seymour, a St. Croix resident, pulled up his anchors at the Frederiksted pier on Feb.24, 1986, and embarked on a 17-month voyage around the world.

D’Amour Captures 9th Place at Indoor World Series Finals at Vegas Shoot

The Vegas Shoot is the largest and most prestigious indoor archery tournament in the world. The 2024 event brought together over 4,500 archers from around the globe ranging from beginner archers to Olympic champions.

VI Track and Field: Michelle Smith Sets VI U20 Records

Smith finished 1st in the 60m hurdles setting a V.I. National U20 record and school record in a time of 8.65. She also set a V.I National U20 record while finishing 3rd in the 400m in a time of 54.15.

Nicholas D’Amour Ranks 12th at Lancaster Archery Classic

The 20th Annual Lancaster Archery Classic is the largest indoor archery tournament on the East Coast. Over 2,800 archers from 28 countries competed in 17 different divisions.

Southland Gaming Launches Subsidy Program to Support Its Horsemen

Southland Gaming of the Virgin Islands has announced the launch of a subsidy program as part of its ongoing commitment to revitalizing the horse racing industry in the Virgin Islands.

The Moorings Onboard as Sponsor of 50th Anniversary STT International Regatta, March

STIR organizers proudly welcome and salute the Moorings for a decade-plus of support and sponsorship.

St. Thomas/St. John IAA All-Association Flag Football and Cross-Country Teams

Student-athletes who made the St. Thomas/St. John Interscholastic Athletic Association (IAA) All-Association for varsity flag football and varsity cross-country have been selected by coaches and league officials.

Michelle Smith and Sofia Swindell Set USVI U20 Records

Michelle Smith, a high school senior at Montverde Academy, competed in the RADD Sunshine Showcase Indoor Track and Field competition. Sofia Swindell, a junior at Lawrenceville School, competed in the Mercer County Track and Field Championships.

Nicholas D’Amour Scores Personal Best at World Archery Indoor Event in Nimes

The indoor circuit in Nimes, France. was at capacity this week. Over 1120 archers from 50 countries took to the shooting line at the Parc des Expos in southern France this weekend. 

Nicholas D’Amour and Tatyana Muntyan Win Gold at V.I. National Archery Championships

Certificates and awards were distributed to all competitors.  On a windy day, two competitors were stand outs, Nicholas D’Amour (Recurve Men) and Tatyana Muntyan (Recurve Women).  D’Amour and Muntyan won gold.

Garcia Sets V.I. Record in Houston Half Marathon; Klein Is Overall Winner of St. Croix Scenic 50K

Garcia completed this 13.1 Miles World Athletic Gold Medal race in a new Virgin Islands National record, placing 26th overall in a field of 13,873 runners.

2024 Martin Luther King Basketball Tournament Gives Highlights

During an exciting weekend of basketball at the IAA/McDonald's MLK Basketball Tournament on St. Thomas, the Ivanna Eudora Kean High School boys' team clinched the title of Varsity Basketball Champions by defeating the Charlotte Amalie High School (CAHS) Hawks.

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