BY ANTHONY FOSTER, Freelance Writer
Remaldo Rose - FILE
WORLD JUNIOR 100M bronze medallist Remaldo Rose of Camperdown High will be one of the star attractions at this Saturday's first renewal of the 4E-sponsored Camperdown Classics at Stadium East Complex.
Rose, who holds both Class Two sprint records - 100m (10.45) and 200m (21.18) at Champs - will tackle his pet event for the first time this season after decent runs over 400 metres on two occasions.
In one-lap races this season Rose, the reigning Class One 100m champion, posted sub-49 times in his last race at the Grace Jackson/Queen's Invitational on January 28.
'FASTEST TWITCH' MUSCLES
He was recently tested by experts from Slovenia, including Jamaican sprint legend Merlene Ottey, and found to possess some of the 'fastest twitch' muscles in the world, effectively labeling him as one of the best talents in the short sprints globally.
Rose will be observed by meet director Glen Mills, arguably one of the best sprint coaches in the world. Mills, also a Camperdown product, will be honoured for his services to the school.
He started at the East Kingston institution in January 1961, and according to Principal Cynthia Cooke "he has not left since. We therefore have no alternative but to have him as the first person honoured by the organisers of the meet."
TOP ATHLETES
Mills is best known for his work with sprinters such as Raymond Stewart, Leroy Reid and Andrew Smith. He currently works with World Junior 200 metres record holder Usain Bolt, 2001 world 100 metres champion Kim Collins, Olympic relay gold medallist Aleen Bailey and English sprinter Dwain Chambers.
Last year 54 schools participated with more than 2000 athletes. Sponsors 4E will donate $60,000 to the winning boys and girls team, $25,000 for each second place school and $15,000 each of the third place teams.
In addition, the top rural girls and boys teams will receive $15,000 apiece to assist with travelling expenses to the event, while the top two coaches will receive $5000 each.
Events down for contention will be 100m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 400m hurdles, long jump, high jump, triple jump open, 4x100m relays (all classes) and 4x400 metres relays. The first event gets under way at 8:30 a.m. sharp.
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