Saul is new 100m male champion

Apr 27, 2009 Sports

Michael Saul came with a point to prove and his subtraction would have been the absence of rival Rawle Greene, who because of an injury, opted out of the competition and did not compete in the National Senior Championships yesterday.

CLOSE CALL FOR SECOND!!! Michael Saul (right) points to the media after winning the Men’s 100m Final at the Police Sports Club Ground yesterday. From left, Keith Roberts, Kenneth Semple and Triston Joseph lean for second place consideration.

Saul obliterated his opponents and even had time to point to the media when the Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG) held its annual National Senior Championships, which the Police Sports Club accommodated at its facility.

After Greene decided to not compete following a hip aggravation, Saul blasted to a 10.60 seconds win at the premier facility, leaving Enmore’s Kenneth ‘Beast’ Semple in second with 10.70 and Triston Joseph third with 10.80.

With the hype surrounding the race and the unfortunate death of his sister, Saul had much to prove yesterday when he turned up at the facility. Many enthusiasts had hoped that the previous champion, Greene would have been ready.

See tomorrow’s issue for full details.