A marvelous exploit by Rudy Mitchell

Sep 25, 2009 Letters

Dear Editor,
For me it was heartening to read “Mitchell chalks up 100th consecutive local victory”.
While I did somewhat harbour the thought about one of his younger and determine rivals “clipping his wings” en route to his golden goal as I had mentioned when he had chalked up 80 consecutive victories, I still was never unduly worried, since I knew, implanted and indelible in Rudy’s mind was that century landmark on which his eyes were focused, and he was equally determined not to be dethroned.
He finally triumphs in flying colours. This indeed is a remarkable feat that all Lindeners and indeed Guyana can be proud of.
Let me repeat once more that, 100 consecutive victories, no matter in whatever discipline is not easy to accomplish; not impossible, but somewhat improbable.
Lindeners have now come to know two outstanding walk race athletes they can boast about in the persons of former ‘walking machine’, Harry Mervin and our now current champion Rudy Mitchell both hitherto unmatched. I do not in the least way intend to take anything away from Rudy’s accomplishment, but I need to go off a bit here.
I want to say here that Harry Mervin too in his time was a marvel; I don’t remember anyone ever beating him (I’m subject to correction). So it is in my view that he too chalked up numberless consecutive victories that unfortunately were not recorded, and Harry had competed well over a 100 times. Harry never waited for a competition to be in action; he was always in action with an invisible competitor whenever he was going-to the market, to work or else, forever in a blaze of speed to the amusement and amazement of Lindeners.
He walked for the sake of walking, at a time when the game was even less popular and competitive, (mostly seen at the Guymine games/Guymine vs. Guystac. I am not sure whether he had the endurance of Rudy but for me he was the fastest we ever had – no disrespect Rudy.
With this record set by Rudy in walk-racing, and which we will not see broken in a very very long time to come, I do hope that the relevant authority in the Ministry of Sports will soon meaningfully honour him in a substantial way.
He has struggled in every sense of the word to arrive at this landmark, his has been a virtually one man show, with very little assistance. I further look forward to the Linden chapter of Athletics Association and other well known sport organisations to play their part in recognising this remarkable Linden walker.
Congratulations Rudy – Well Done.
Frank Fyffe

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