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The Federation's Representative Team at the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) 12th World Championships in Athletics departed the Federation on Sunday 9th August, 2009 for Berlin, Germany. The Representative Team, lead by the SKNAAA's President (A.g) and Team
Leader, Mr Glennville Jeffers is comprised of the following athletes and officials:

        Kim Collins        -        Athlete:     100m and 200m
        Virgil Hodge        -            "         100m and 200m, and 4x100m
        Tameka Williams    -            "      200m and 4x100m
        Meritzer Williams    -            "    200m and 4x100m
        Tiandra Ponteen    -            "     400m and 4x100m
        Marecia Pemberton    -            "    4x100m
        Tanika Liburd        -            "    4x100m
        Lonzo Wilkinson    -        Technical Leader
        Fitzroy Francis    -            Coach

The contingent represents the Federation's largest team ever at an IAAF World Championships.  This 12th edition of the Championships will also see the debut of St Kitts and Nevis' 4x100m female relay team in the World Championships.  The female relay team cemented their entry in this year's championships by clocking at time of 42.53s at the Central American and Caribbean Championships held in Cuba last month. The Championships will run from Saturday 15th August to Sunday 23rd August, 2009.  Competition for the St Kitts and Team begins on the 15th August in the 100m and 200m events. 

The SKNAAA Executive wishes the team all the best as they continue their stride to make the Federation proud.

In related news, prior to the Championships, Mr. Jeffers will represent the SKNAAA at the IAAF Congress also held in Berlin Germany on August 11th.

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