Middle-distance queen

Natoya Goule

Date of birth: March 30, 1990

Class: One

School: Manchester High

Events: 800m, 1500m, 4x400m

PR: 2:05.90 (800m), 4:32. (1500m)

Main rivals: Goule, despite dominating these events, said she was unaware of any major rivals, based on the fact that she has not run the 800m event this season. The situation is similar in the 1,500m.

Last year's performance: In the 1,500m, Goule recorded 4:36.36 for the Class Two victory, while she won the 800m in 2:08.78.

Expectations: Goule said she expects to win three gold medals - in the 800m, 1,500m and 4x400m, depending on what shape her teammates are in on the final day of Champs.

Note: Don't think that Goule's comment about being unaware of any rivals is an empty brag. In the last four years, Goule has not lost a race over these distances at Champs. Barring any major mishaps, the medals seem reserved for the middle-distance queen. Goule's dominance isn't simply local; even at the regional level she has won for three straight years at Under-17 and at last year's first outing at Under-20 Carifta Games.

- Anthony Foster

Look out for The Gleaner's Champs special on April 2