“Time is longer than twine”—— so states one of the oldest English expressions used in times of distress.
In light of the brilliant performances of Cassey George and Kadecia Baird at this year’s just concluded Junior Carifta athletics championships, that expression is most appropriate.
Because the time has arrived for all and sundry, including every stakeholder capable of providing meaningful support, to stop treating the discipline as a stepchild, and start taking athletics seriously, beginning with the two teenagers who have now justified themselves as this country’s best prospects for future Olympics glory.
In two years of breathtaking accomplishments,
