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| Lolonde Gordon, Mens 400m Bronze Medallist |
With an Impressive show at the London 2012 Olympics, Lalonde Gordon ran another personal best to grab Tobago's first ever Olympics Medal. Gordon claimed bronze in the Men's 400m Final as he got to the line in 43.52, he was behind Grenadian Kirani James (43.94) and Dominican Republic's Luguelin Santos (44.46). James is the first ever Olympic medallist from Grenada.
Lalonde Gordon, who hails from Lowlands Tobago, migrated at 2 years and currently lives in the United States. Considered an underdog, Gordon shocked the entire nation with his stunning performance, sending the entire country in jubilation as T&T was desperate to continue the medal streak at the Olympics since Ato Bolton winnings in 1996.
Meanwhile, Grenada would be ecstatic as they have now engrave their names in Olympic history. James just only 19 years old won Grenada's first and only medal at an Olympics, and what a way to do it by producing Gold. He is now the 10th man to run sub 44 in the mens 400m. James short for words, couldn't quantify how his people would be feeling. He stated “What this means to my country, right now, I can’t explain,” except to say that the whole country will be going crazy.”
History for Tobago, and History for Grenada, two small islands that would be flowing with pride and joy on the return of each athlete.
Congratulations is extended to all the athletes who ran in the mens 400's. But special Congratulations to the 'Man of the Day' Lalonde Gordon, you did Trinidad and Tobago proud, but I cannot quantify the joy of all Tobagonians who have waited years for this day. We have produced a world class athlete, and you have placed us not only on the map but also down in history. Congratulations We are proud of you. Tobago is Proud of you.
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