00:13July 24th 1976 will forever remain an important part of Trinidad and Tobago's history.
00:18That was the day Haseley Crawford won TNT's first ever gold medal at the Olympics, achieving
00:23it in a time of 10.06 seconds in the 100 meters final in Canada.
00:27Fast forwarding to July 24th, 2026, that makes it the 50th anniversary of Crawford's accomplishment.
00:34Cannock Secretary General Brian Lewis has paid tribute to the former track star, saying
00:39the gold medal was a gift for the whole of Trinidad and Tobago.
00:42The feeling, the joy in Belmont where I grew up and all the young people, all the boys,
00:51running races in Bedford Lane, Belmont, and imagining and dreaming of being Haseley Crawford.
01:02According to Lewis, Crawford's achievement was an inspiration to TNT's citizens.
01:06He says it sent a clear message that nothing is impossible once an individual remains focused
01:13and disciplined, irrespective of his or her circumstances.
01:16No matter how humble the circumstances, no matter the obstacles, if you work hard, you believe
01:24in yourself and you dream big, you can conquer the world.
01:28And that's what Haseley Crawford's gold medal in 1976 represents the highest symbol of excellence
01:39and the potential of Trinidad and Tobago.
01:42The immediate past president of the TTOC was fortunate enough to interact with the champion
01:47runner on several occasions.
01:49For Lewis, the advice he received from the legend was just as precious as the Montreal gold.
01:55Through the years I have sought advice from Haseley Crawford and he has provided me with advice,
02:04not just in sport but life, in health.
02:10He's just a wonderful person as I said for me and someone I have enormous respect for
02:18and he remains an inspiration and a hero.
02:21Lewis says Crawford's feat should never be taken for granted and he therefore urges those
02:26in authority to educate the younger generation regarding the national icon.
02:31denn cents on vindo.
02:31Now I need to export.
02:32I want two U-Tips export.
02:33FASC
02:33Deck Warren
02:35Actors
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