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Garraway, James and Straker impress at AAG Youth and U-23 Trials
– Boyce indicates Kadecia Baird might not attend S/A Games
Tevin Garraway (Youth) of Police Progressive Youth Club (PPYC) along with Stephan James and Jevina Straker of Running Brave Athletic Club displayed their worth yesterday afternoon at the Police Sports Club ground, Eve Leary when the Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG) hosted their Youth and U-23 trials for the World Youth Games (October) and the South American U-23 Championships (September).
Tevin Garraway
The track event for day one of the trials saw the diminutive Tevin Garraway bolting out of the blocks in the youth boys 100 meters finals, outclassing a field of seven athletes to capture an unchallenged race. Garraway, the National 100 meters Youth Champion crossed the finish line in 10.6 seconds leaving Kevin Abbensetts of Mercury Fast Laners (MFL) in second in 10.9 seconds and Samuel Doris, 11 seconds in third.
Ruralities’ Deja Smartt reminded her rivals Shonquane Daniels and Tirana Michelle that she was a champion in the youth girls 100 meters finals when she walked passed them to register 12.2 seconds. Daniels was second in 12.6 seconds as Michelle came third in 12.8 seconds.
The males U-23 heats saw Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Delon DeAbreu (10.6 seconds) taking an easy win against his club mate Davin Fraser (10.8 seconds) and PPYC Simon Gordon (11.2 seconds). Heat two saw track star, Chavez Ageday of Ruralities clocking 10.7 seconds to qualify for today’s final; GDF’s Akeem Stewart and PPYC’s Terry Easton came second and third in 10.9 seconds and 11.1 seconds.
Another highlight for the day was the males U-23 200 meters with Guyana’s national junior 400 meters record holder, Stephan James and sprinter, Chavez Ageday competing. James who recently returned from a training stint in the United States exhibited his strength on field, defeating his rival Ageday in 21.2 seconds. Ageday clocked 21.5 second settling for the runner-up position as Stewart was third in 21.9 seconds in the final.
CARIFTA gold medalist, Jevina Straker wasted no time with her opponents when the girl’s U-23 1500 meters got underway. Running against the clock on the 400 meters track, Straker registered 5:14 seconds as Tisha Grimes strolled behind, finishing the race in 5:53 seconds.
Devon Barrington (4:13.4 seconds) sprinted away with the boys U-23 1500 meters from Tyson Bentick (4:14.8 seconds) who was unable to turn on the heat on the homestretch on his team mate. Ornesto Thomas of Enmore Track Club came third in 4:27.5 seconds.
Tiffany Carto missed her chance in the females U-23 200 meters after she was ruled out due to a false start. The race was won by Neisa Allen in 24.6 seconds, Letitia Myles 25.4 seconds, was second as Akele Alves clocked 26.5 seconds for third.
Marlon Moshette leaped away with the males U-23 long jump with his best bound of 6m49cm, while Cindy Fraser took the females jump with 5m28cm. The Open Men’s long jump was won by Ryan Scott who bounded to 7m09cm.
The Youth and U-23 Trials continue today at the Police Sports Club ground from 10 am. The females U-23 triple jump will open the field events as the U-23 females 100 meters final will open the track.
Stephan James
Meanwhile, the President of AAG, Colin Boyce indicated that Kadecia Baird might not be able to participate at the upcoming U-23 South American Games in Sao Paulo, Brazil since the event will be clashing with her schooling. The athlete, who is in senior high, Coach informed Boyce that at least two months advance notice is required for her to participate at International meets, “Going to the meet may not be feasible” the Coach mentioned to the President via email. Boyce however indicated that Baird will be available for next year’s CARITA Games. (Juanita Hooper)
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