FIVE DECADES OF GOLD: Hasely Crawford’s Historic 100m Triumph
and the Spark That Ignited Caribbean Sprint Dominance
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago — Trinidad and Tobago’s legendary sprinter Hasley Crawford made history 50 years ago today by winning the men’s 100-meter dash at the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games, securing our country's first-ever Olympic gold medal. On July 24, 1976, Crawford shocked the athletic world by crossing the finish line in a blistering 10.06 seconds. He narrowly edged…
