TODAY IS is Akela Jones’ day.
The darling of local athletics is going after a medal at the Rio Olympics.
The versatile 21-year-old will be vying for honours in the women’s heptathlon which gets going with the 100 metres hurdles at 8:35 a.m. (Barbados time).
She will have a further three events today with the final three set for tomorrow. (Barbados Olympics Athletics Team Fanpage Picture)
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