Trinidad and Tobago will send a compact but talented four-member team to the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, set for September 13–21.
The delegation features a blend of seasoned champions and rising stars, led by two of the nation’s most decorated athletes: javelin maestro Keshorn Walcott and 400-meter standout Jereem “The Dream” Richards.
Experience meets promise
Walcott, a two-time Olympic medalist whose javelin heroics have etched his name into T&T sporting folklore, will aim to add another global accolade to his glittering résumé. Richards, the 2022 World Indoor 400m champion, brings both speed and consistency as he seeks to shine on the outdoor stage in Tokyo.
Joining them are two women who continue to elevate T&T’s presence on the world circuit. Leah Bertrand, a Paris Olympic 100-meter semi-finalist, will contest both the 100m and 200m events. Tyra Gittens-Spotsville, who reached the women’s long jump final at the Tokyo Olympics, returns to familiar territory with eyes firmly set on the podium.
The support team
The quartet will be guided and supported by a capable delegation: coaches Keston Bellman and Eric Claus, team manager Dexter Voisin, and medical officer Alban Merepeza. Their combined expertise is expected to provide the athletes with the structure and care required to perform at their peak.
The squad departs Trinidad and Tobago on September 6 and returns home on September 22, hopeful of delivering standout performances against the world’s best. With Walcott’s precision, Richards’ pace, Bertrand’s sprinting promise, and Gittens-Spotsville’s jumping power, T&T’s contingent may be small in number but is undeniably rich in talent.
