Bahamas News
BAHAMAS: Pet Food Institute Rewards Miracle Mott in BAARK’s Powerade Potcakeman Triathlon
Bahamas, April 13, 2018 – Nassau – Pet Food Institute team winners suit up for Sunday’s Potcake Triathlon – When the starting horn sounds for the much-anticipated BAARK-hosted Powerade Potcakeman Triathlon at Jaws Beach Sunday, one team will have a uniform start, literally. For the third year, Washington. D.C.-based Pet Food Institute is helping to sponsor the Potcakeman Triathlon providing specially designed athletic gear for selected contestants prior to the race.
Mott, whose son will enter the swim leg of the triple challenge, won hearts with his story. The victim of a horrendous car accident, doctors told Mott he would never walk again. He underwent 13 reconstructive surgeries, ran his first marathon in 2017 and this year is training to take first place in the triathlon, topping his second place finish of last year.
When Kimwood Mott takes the baton from son Kadin following the younger Mott’s 1k swim to run the 7k marathon in the Powerade Potcakeman Triathlon Sunday, it will be little short of a miracle.
Mott, 43, married father of three, was told he would never walk again following a horrendous car accident that left him with little more than memories of what his right leg once looked like. Over the next several years, Mott, project manager at an offshore bank, underwent 13 reconstructive surgeries and countless hours of grueling physio-therapy. Armed with a will of steel and heart of determination, the former runner began connecting with the pavement again. He formed a runners’ and swimmers’ club. He started slowly and regained confidence, rekindling the passion he had felt as a runner in high school decades earlier. In 2017, he finished his first full marathon.
Mott’s heroic story won the hearts of the Pet Food Institute (PFI), one of the sponsors of the highly-anticipated BAARK Powerade Potcakeman Triathlon. This is the third year the Washington, D.C.-based trade association of pet food manufacturers has supported the event that raises funds for better pet care nutrition and wellness education in The Bahamas among other initiatives.
“In the past two years, winners of our PFI Powerade Potcakeman Triathlon athletic gear entered a contest and our social media followers on Facebook helped choose, but when we heard Kim Mott’s story this year, he stole our hearts. We are proud to present him and his team with our PFI athletic gear,” said Olivia Dorsett of Diane Phillips & Associates, PFI’s local agency. “This is a significant event and we are pleased to partner once again with BAARK to present this opportunity to build awareness of the importance of caring for domestic pets.”
Hundreds turned out to participate, volunteer or watch last year’s triathlon when Mott placed second. He has said his goal this year is to cross the finish line of the run first. The man who was told he would never walk again just completed his personal best, a 10k marathon in 51 minutes.
The triathlon is not for the faint of heart – a 1k swim, 28k cycling and 7k run performed in different categories either by an individual or a team effort.
“PFI’s generous supporting sponsorship helps us maximize fundraising from the triathlon,” said BAARK representative Sarah Kennedy. “Our spay/neuter programs help save thousands of lives each year by reducing the number of homeless animals. It also helps to create safer and cleaner communities. Our education programs teach responsible pet ownership and help to create just a kinder, more humane future generation.”
BAARK’s education initiatives dovetail with PFI’s mandate to broaden knowledge of nutrition along with healthy and dangerous foods for dogs and cats. In a campaign “Our food, not theirs,” PFI provides information about some of pet owners’ favourite foods that can be harmful to their pets, including chocolate, onions, grapes and Macadamia nuts. PFI Caribbean efforts includes providing flyers and posters for pet care stores throughout The Bahamas, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos and Jamaica as well as participating in pet-related events, organizing school visits and cooperating with local pet care organisations.
Founded in 1958, the 60-year-old association represents more than 98% of all manufactured pet food. PFI Caribbean promotes initiatives to advance pet nutrition in the region and maintains an active presence on social media as an additional means to spreading the message about pet wellness.
Photo caption : l-r, cyclist Patrick Paul, runner Kimwood Mott and PFI rep Olivia Dorsett.
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This is the sixth edition of the relays and the fourth time that The Bahamas has hosted the event, which actually made its debut in The Bahamas in 2014.
President, World Athletics, Sabastian Coe said after three very successful editions from 2014 to 2017, the World Athletics Relays has quickly become one of the World Athletics vibrant competitions, developing a culture of fun and innovation that gives it a unique flavour.
He thanked the Bahamas Government, the local World Athletics Relays Bahamas 24 committee and the Bahamian people for agreeing to host the relays. However, his main thanks were to the “world’s best sprinters” travelling from all the continents to compete in preparation for the road to Paris, France, in two months’ time.
During the opening ceremony, the athletes were given words of advice from Carl Lewis, one of only four Olympic athletes to have won nine Olympic gold medals, who is widely recognized as one of the greatest athletes of all time.
He said, “Keep it simple, do not try to do anything extra. Do what your coaches said. Leave on time, leave on time, leave on time.”
The athletes and crowds were treated to the sounds and sights of Junkanoo at the end of the opening ceremony. The Junkanoo performers stuck around for the two days of competitions, playing for the sprinters as they competed on the track.
Teams competed in the Women’s and men’s 4x100m, and the women’s men’s and mixed 4x400m. A total of 14 teams at the World Athletics Relays Bahamas 24 automatically qualified for places at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Both days of competition were important, as day two offered another chance for qualifications for those teams unsuccessful on day one.
Bahamians were made proud as the country set a new national record during the mixed 4x400m relays thanks to the efforts of 16-year-old Shania Adderley, a student of Tabernacle Baptist Academy.
The team came first in their heat on Sunday evening after not being able to gain a spot for the Paris Olympics on the first day of competition.
Other sprinters on the team included Alonzo Russell, as well as Olympic champions Steven Gardiner and Shaunae Miller-Uibo.
NASSAU, The Bahamas – During his remarks at the Opening Ceremony for the World Athletics Relays 2024, on May 4, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis welcomed the special guests, athletes, officials, and “all lovers of athletics from around the world” to the Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium here in the “vibrant heart” of Nassau, Bahamas.
“This weekend, the world’s finest athletes gather on our shores to embark on a journey that is not only about speed and strength but also about dreams and determination,” Prime Minister Davis said. “From the serene beauty of our islands to the historic grandeur of Paris, this event marks a crucial path to the Olympic Games in Paris 2024.”
He added: “Here in The Bahamas, we are no strangers to world-class athletics or the warmth and exuberance that such international gatherings bring. It is a distinct honor to once again welcome the World Athletics Relays back to our islands. This event holds a special place in our hearts, symbolizing a bridge between nations brought together by the universal language of sport.”
Prime Minister Davis noted that that year’s theme, “Paradise to Paris,” captured the essence of that journey.
“It is here, amidst the splendor of our sun-kissed beaches and the rhythmic sway of our palms that the chase towards Olympic glory begins anew,” he stated. “We are thrilled to offer a backdrop of unparalleled beauty, where every sprint, every baton pass, and every victory lap is set against the picture-perfect canvas of our islands.”
He added: “To our athletes, I say this: as you stand on the precipice of your dreams, ready to catapult yourself into the annals of history, know that you are part of a legacy of excellence and determination. This weekend, you are not only competitors but also ambassadors of your countries and the spirit of sport. We are especially proud of Team Bahamas, who carry the weight of their performance and the hopes and pride of our nation. You embody the spirit of The Bahamian people, and we are behind you every step of the way.”
Prime Minister said that to the international visitors, he extended “the warmest Bahamian welcome”.
“Over the next few days, as you revel in the thrill of competition, take a moment to bask in the beauty of our island,” he stated. “Discover why we proudly say, “It’s Better in The Bahamas.” Whether it’s the hospitality of our people, the tranquility of our waters, or the rhythm of our culture, you are in for an experience that captures the heart and rejuvenates the soul.”
“Let us celebrate the unity and friendship that sports foster, cheering every athlete and savoring the spectacle of human potential at its best,” Prime Minister Davis added. “I hope the races are swift, the results are inspiring, and the memories are lasting.
“Welcome to The Bahamas, the paradise where champions chase their dreams to Paris. As your host, it is my immense pleasure to declare the World Athletics Relays Bahamas 2024 officially open. Let the games begin.”
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