In a glittering ceremony at Queen’s Hall in Port of Spain on December 29, Olympic legend Keshorn Walcott secured the Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee’s (TTOC) Sportsman of the Year award, culminating a remarkable season of athletic excellence. The 32-year-old javelin specialist, already a two-time Olympic medalist, added another prestigious accolade to his collection following his sensational gold medal performance at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
Walcott’s championship-winning throw of 88.16 meters demonstrated his dominance in the field events, capping a year of consistent performances that included multiple throws exceeding 80 meters on the Diamond League circuit. His victory in Tokyo was particularly sweet given his injury-forced absence from the 2023 World Championships in Hungary, making this achievement a story of athletic redemption.
On the women’s side, sprint sensation Leah Bertrand maintained her reign as Trinidad and Tobago’s premier female athlete, capturing the Sportswoman of the Year title for the second consecutive year. The rising track star achieved personal bests of 10.92 seconds in the 100-meter and 22.54 in the 200-meter events throughout the season, while successfully defending her national 100-meter title in August.
The awards ceremony also celebrated other standout performers including sprinter Jereem Richards, who received the Sports Personality of the Year honor after setting a national record of 43.72 seconds in the 400-meter event at the World Championships. Cyclist Nicholas Paul enjoyed another successful year with multiple Pan American titles, while emerging talents Makaira Wallace and Jaden Marchan claimed Junior Sportswoman and Sportsman of the Year awards respectively.
The evening recognized both established champions and rising stars, highlighting Trinidad and Tobago’s continued excellence across multiple sporting disciplines on the international stage.