Bakka Wins Bronze Antigua & Barbuda’s sprint sensation Daniel "Bakka" Bailey has won the country’s first medal at a major international event.
In a very tight race, Bailey crossed the finish line in third place for a bronze medal at the IAAF World Indoor Championships in Doha, Qatar.

Ahead of him were British sprinter Dwain Chambers, who won in a time of 6.48, the fastest time of the year, and American Mike Rodgers in a time of 6.53 seconds.

Bailey remained steady throughout, managing to hold off American speedster Trell Kimmons, who was right behind him in fourth, edging him out by 0.02 seconds.

It was sweet revenge, as Kimmons had earlier edged him out in the semi-finals.

Bailey, recognizing the achievement for his small nation, which had never really been in the conversation in athletics, said: “I am so excited to put Antigua and Barbuda on the world map of athletics.”

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LONG TIME BREDDREN
written by daDLI, March 17, 2010

good to see you doing big thing daniel..you've come a long way from the days of running around as kids back in yorks..big up Antigua and big up yourself boss...bakka to di worldddddddddddd

Semper Virens
written by raymond , March 16, 2010

From one proud Gramarian to another keep on Florishing Daniel. Stay Clean

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written by wossi, March 16, 2010

h**l if i was one of the world's fastest men, i would be h**lA cocky too! u keep it up Bakka, nuh let nobody kip u down

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written by j5 international, March 14, 2010

Fed up, learn to spell and keep off line. Way to go Bakka: they called Viv cocky too.

every step u make,the better u COME.
written by perctval pichards, March 14, 2010

u belive in ur self,me bredda,and thats all matter,its ur jamaica security bredren,saying bbiiigggup,plenty more medal 2 come,me saySOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO,GOD BLESS.

Congrats
written by Toni, March 14, 2010

Aint nothing wrong with being cocky. The guy know he's good. When Usain Bolt does it I dont hear anyone coming down on him. Big up yourself Bakka. Behind you 100%. Bakka to the world!!! Everytime!!! A dat me say!!!!