The Tribune

Shavez Hart gave an early indication of what is to come in his inaugural season as a member of the Texas A & M Aggies programme.

The 21-year-old earned the first award of the 2014 outdoor season - named “Men’s Runner of the Week” in the Southeastern Conference.

Hart claimed the sprint double at the University of Texas San Antonio Texas Challenge Invitational, winning the 100 metres in 10.24s and the 200m win in 20.50s.

The times in both events (not wind-aided), boosted him as the leader in the collegiate Division I rankings.

Hart was also a member of the Texas A & M 4x100m team which posted an NCAA leading time of 38.98s, the third-fastest time in the world for 2014.

The Abaco native is the second fastest Bahamian sprinter of all time with his 10.16s posted in July (2013) at the CAC Championships in Moriella, Mexico.

He transferred to Texas A & M following a career at South Plains College where he won the sprint double at the 2012 National Junior College Championships.