Personal information | |
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Nationality | ![]() |
Born | September 19, 1960 |
Sport | |
Sport | Track and field |
Event(s) | Javelin throw |
Trevor Modeste (born 13 January 1960) is a former Grenadian javelin thrower. [1]
Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
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1983 | World Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 18th | Javelin throw | 51.84 m [2] |
1991 | World Championships | Tokyo, Japan | 40th | Javelin throw | 62.68m [3] |
1999 | Central American and Caribbean Championships | Bridgetown, Barbados | 1st | Javelin throw | 63.92m |
2003 | Central American and Caribbean Championships | St. George's, Grenada | 5th | Javelin throw | 63.64m |
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