Today, Friday, marked the second competition day of the AAF Kickoff Classic and the athletes truly put on a show. The track came alive with speed, determination and record-chasing performances, resulting in three CARIFTA qualifying standards:
🏃♀️ Emma Gobert – 3000m in 10:55.61
🏃♂️ Jeon Hernandez – 3000m in 9:37.78
🏃♂️ Christiaan Jansen – 5000m in 15:43.30
The long jump competition added even more excitement to the day, with athletes soaring to impressive distances and thrilling the crowd with every attempt.
👏 A huge congratulations to all athletes and teams who competed today, your effort, spirit and sportsmanship made this day unforgettable.
📍 Tomorrow is the FINAL day of the AAF Kickoff Classic!
Join us at Tropical Storm Field, Salina Serca Noord from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. for the javelin and discus throw events.
📣 Let’s fill the venue, bring the energy and cheer loudly for our athletes as they close out this incredible competition!
🙏 Special thanks to our valued sponsors, Subway Aruba, Super Food Plaza Aruba and Do It Center Aruba, for your continued support and commitment to athletics. Your partnership helps create opportunities for our athletes to grow, compete and shine on the big stage.
✨ One more day. One more chance to witness great performances.
Let’s finish the AAF Kickoff Classic strong!
🔥🏆 History was made in the 1500m (Women) as EMMA set a new meet record with a time of 5:07.76 — congratulations on an outstanding performance!
