David is the most accomplished long jumper to come out of Alaska. A two-time Alaska state high school champion, he then won the NCAA Division II National Championship at UAA and was a three-time All American in track and field. David is also an talented sprinter. He is a dual citizen of United States and Dominica (a… Read more »
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Registe shows he’s still got it with strong showing in California
At 28, David Registe of Palmer still loves training and competing in the long jump as much as he did in college. And the former University of Alaska Anchorage star is jumping like he did when he won a national championship. Registe finished second in the 64-man field at the Bryan Clay Invitational in Azusa,… Read more »
Registe carries Dominica flag at Pan Am Opening Ceremonies
Palmer’s David Registe tonight experienced one of the most patriot moments of his life when the former UAA track star carried the flag for his home country of Dominica during the Opening Ceremonies of the Pan American Games in Toronto, Canada. The event was televised live on ESPN. The 26-year-old long jumper is a former… Read more »
Registe jumps to gold medal at CAC Games in Mexico
Thanksgiving will never be the same for Palmer’s David Registe. He’ll always remember it as the day he reached the pinnacle of his track and field career by winning a gold medal at the annual Central American and Caribbean Games in Mexico. Representing his home country of Dominica, the 26-year-old former UAA national champion won… Read more »
Registe finishes 10th at Commonwealth Games in Scotland
Former NCAA D2 national champion David Registe of Palmer finished 10th in the men’s long jump at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. He entered the finals in the same qualifying spot. Registe jumped 24 feet, 6 inches, just missing the top 10. The Alaskan was competing for his native country, Dominica of the Caribbean.
Registe exceeds expectations, makes finals at Commonwealth Games
Palmer’s David Registe has definitely held his own on the biggest stage of his track career today in Scotland. The 26-year-old long jumper representing his native Caribbean country, Dominica, finished fifth in Group B to qualify for the finals at the Commonwealth Games. Registe, of Colony High fame, jumped 25 feet, 2 inches, about half… Read more »
Registe to compete in long jump at Commonwealth Games
The greatest long jumper in the history of the University of Alaska Anchorage is going international. Former NCAA D2 national champion David Registe of Palmer will compete in the Commonwealth Games, the world’s third-largest multi-sports event that dates back to 1930. The 2014 Commonwealth Games begin this weekend in Glasgow, Scotland, and Registe will compete… Read more »
Register for Big Wild Life 2-K for free [Running]
Healthy Futures wants you to run. So much so that the program is supporting Saturday’s Big Wild Life 2-K Run downtown on the Delaney Park Strip by covering the entry fee costs, but runners still need to register. Click here to register. The 10 a.m. race will be followed by family fun activities on the… Read more »
Work hard, have fun, savor the process, Hall of Famers say
It’s easy for fans to see the bright lights of success, but being a star athlete has a dark side too. Most people don’t see the sweat, sacrifice and solitude. “First and foremost you have to love it, whatever you’re doing – baseball, gymnastics, soccer, track and field, football. Whatever it is you have to… Read more »
Alaska athletes stand together against domestic violence
The Alaska Sports Hall of Fame is proud that so many Alaskan athletes agreed to join community members and organizations to stand united against domestic violence and child abuse. Thank you to Hall of Fame inductees Mario Chalmers , Scott Gomez, Trajan Langdon, Kikkan Randall, Mark Schlereth and AK athletes Damen Bell-Holter, Matt Carle, Alev… Read more »