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Improved time is Forde’s biggest challenge today
– Josiah-Tanner, Morgan faceoff in AinLim 10k
Guyana and the Caribbean’s leading name in distance running, Cleveland Forde, has his biggest challenge today in the Neal & Massy Group AinLim 10k to improve his time in the race that will start at 6am at Diamond on the East Bank Demerara carriageway.
Forde, who has been at the helm of local and regional distance running for the last two years, is a favourite to win the Men’s overall title today. He is the defending champion and has a field that’s well known to him after competing against them over the years.
Forde is a multiple IAAF South American 10k winner and CARICOM 10k champion; there’s no doubt that Forde’s race today will be against the clock with the South American race looming, he will want 
to send a strong message to his local and regional opponents.
In his category, Forde competes against Cleveland Thomas, Dennis Horatio, Tyshon Bentick and Jamaul Chisholm. It is safe to say that Forde will not be challenged, except for his desire to break the 30-minute barrier that will put him on par with international standards.
The Women’s Open race presents more competitive battles with United States of America-based, Euleen Josiah-Tanner in Guyana to compete against Alika Morgan in a rivalry that dates back as far as 2010. The two athletes have shared the spoils over the years.
Morgan is the defending champion with Ashanti Scott also registered. Jevina Straker and Adama Roberts lead the registrants in the junior category. The race has so far attracted all the top runners in both junior and senior groups and offers impressive cash prizes.
The road race will dole out a top prize of $75,000 with second place taking home $60,000, third place $40,000, fourth place $15,000 and fifth place $10,000 in the male and female open groups, with a trophy accompanying each cash prize.
The top three prizes for the Masters 35 years and above and 40-55 years are $40,000, $20,000 and $15,000 while the Masters 55 years and above take home $25,000, $15,000 and $7,500. Juniors take home $50,000, $30,000, $20,000, $10,000 and $5,000 respectively for both male and female categories.
Athletes are asked to assemble at AinLim, Ruimveldt at 5am to be transported to the start line at Diamond. The race will finish outside the company’s Ruimveldt office while there will be a 3km Fitness Walk/Jog that is expected to start at the Demerara Harbour Bridge, and finish at the same location. (Edison Jefford)
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