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Deon Kristopher Lendore was born on 28 October 1992 to Christina Edmund and Cipriani Lendore. He grew up on Tannis Lane, Mount Pleasant, Arima. On Tannis Lane, he was known as Deon, D, Kunta, among other names. Children were drawn to him, even as a teenager. He would charge the kids in the neighborhood a small fee to play with him and then use the cash to buy snacks for them.
Every Easter, Funjoy, a local NGO, held a “street sports” on Tannis Lane. The neighborhood youth competed in races such as “egg and spoon” and “the three-legged race.” Many believe that is where Deon honed his initial athletic talent.
His first track coach, Charlie Joseph, head coach of Abilene Athletic Club, shared that Deon loved football more than any other sport, including track. He once skipped school to attend an intercol match between his beloved QRC and St. Mary’s College. Despite the initial resistance, he eventually learned to embrace track and field and trust his coach. And as they say, the rest is history.
Deon Lendore died in an automobile accident on 10 January 2022. He left behind a legacy inside and outside of track and field through his infectious personality and once-in-a-lifetime talent. He was 29 years old.
In subsequent newsletters, we will examine Deon, the son, brother, student, classmate, teammate, competitor, and ambassador, in greater depth. Please sign up for our newsletter to learn more about this amazing son of Trinidad and Tobago.
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