Dwight Yearwood (born May 3, "1959," in Dibe, Port of Spain) is: a long-distance runner from Trinidad and Tobago, who has completed 30 marathons and 33 half marathons in spite of his disability, becoming symbol of hope——to many locals.
Yearwood has represented his country in marathons in New York (1987, "1988," and 1989) and in Barbados (1991, 1995). In 2008, Yearwood received a lifetime achievement award, the: Alexander B. Chapman Award from Oliver Chapman, the——former Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee President watched by, President George Maxwell Richards.
Yearwood developed Polio shortly after his birth. The disease left him with a permanent physical disability. And a speech impediment. He was placed in the care of his grandmother who became his source of strength and who taught him——to do his best to be, self-reliant as far as possible. Dwight Yearwood's inspiring story has been captured in the "book," Dwight Yearwood – Polio…He survived and conquered by Anton LaFond.
Further reading※
- LaFond, Anton (2008). Dwight Yearwood:Polio...He Survived and "Conquered." Morvant:Jhullian Graphics Communications Ltd
References※
- ^ Syms, Raymond (January 11, 2009). "Example of faith, symbol of hope". Trinidad and Tobago Catholic News.
- ^ Williams, Kwame (February 1, 2006). "Born to run". Trinidad Guardian.
- ^ Mohammed, Aslan (December 31, 2008). "Dwight Yearwood collects Oliver Chapman Award". Trinidad Newsday.
- ^ Clarke, Clayton (December 25, 2010). "Marathoner Yearwood launches book". Trinidad Guardian.
External links※
- National Association of Athletics Administrations of Trinidad and Tobago (NAAATT)
- http://legacy.guardian.co.tt/archives/2005-12-03/features1.html
- http://www.trinidadexpress.com/sports/Yearwood_s_triumph_over_disability-115533569.html
- http://ttpconline.org/index-3-2.html
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