BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS — Nevis Pages extends its warmest congratulations to standout track and field athlete Akanye Samuel Francis, who departed the Federation on Saturday to begin his collegiate career at Coppin State University in Baltimore, Maryland.
Athletic Achievements & Milestones
Historic CARIFTA Legacy: Francis is the only athlete from St. Kitts and Nevis to earn a medal in a hurdle event at the CARIFTA Games, securing podium finishes on three occasions.
National Record Holder: He enters the collegiate circuit as the current national junior record holder in the 400-meter hurdles.
Highly Recruited Talent: Following significant interest from top international athletics programs, Francis officially committed his talents to the Eagles at Coppin State University, an NCAA Division I historically Black university (HBCU).
Official Statement
“Akanye Samuel Francis, who was widely recruited, has decided to take his talents to Coppin State University,” stated . “We wish Akanye all the very best on his new journey as he takes this major step in his academic and athletic career.”
Nevis Pages and the wider sports community celebrate Francis’s achievements and look forward to tracking his continued success on the international collegiate stage.
