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Well the celebrations have been booked for Trinidad and Tobago's contingent that took part in the World Championships. T&T took away a gold and a silver medal from the competition from Javelin thrower Keshorn Walcott and Sprinter Jereem Richards respectively. A welcome return is expected for the two athletes on Monday. In the meantime, Manager of the team Dexter Voisin is still on a high off of their achievements.
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00:00Looking back at the gold medal performance of javelin thrower Kishon Walcott at the Olympics,
00:05manager of the team Dexter Vorze explains he was pleased with the effort.
00:09He indicated it brought back memories of London 2012 where he sat in the coach's area and witnessed him make history.
00:16Vorze added, quote, I think he shocked the world once more but not himself
00:19because he has been working towards it since 2012 with a lot of ups and downs.
00:25As for Jareem, he stated, quote, it was one of the best planned and executed runs.
00:31Gold was in sight but the silver was achieved with a lifetime best performance
00:36which was phenomenal based on the weather conditions just before the start of the race, end quote.
00:42He added all athletes possess a passion to represent TNT.
00:45However, he believes that Jareem's passion is at a different level
00:49which he demonstrates every time he hits the starting line.
00:52He described him as a true ambassador on and off the track.
00:56Sergio Dufo, TNT Sport.
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