Forde storms to victory in Diego Run For Peace

May 28, 2014 Sports

Spads Inc. offers congratulations

Known as the ‘Little Kenyan’, Guyana and the Caribbean’s leading distance runner Cleveland Forde added yet another first place trophy to his wide collection with victory in the Diego Run For Peace that was held in the Twin Island Republic of Trinidad and Tobago on Sunday last.
Forde completed the 14.5 miles contest in One Hour 22 Minutes 37 Seconds and in the process relegated home boy Richard Jones to second place. Guyanese, Kelvin Johnson who is based in T&T placed third.

Cleveland Forde poses with Spads Inc. staff Pauline Stevenson (right) and Danielle Stevenson.

There was also a 5K segment to the event which started and ended at the North Secondary School in Diego Martin that saw another Guyanese, Lionel D’andrade coming in second.
According to Forde, more than 80 athletes both male and female participated in the event. Meanwhile, Spads Inc. of Thomas Street, North Cummingsburg had presented Forde with his airfare to compete in the race and was very happy that the University of Guyana Business Management student was successful yet again.
The athlete paid a courtesy call to Spads Inc. yesterday in a show of gratitude. Spads Inc. Paul Campbell told Forde that they were very proud of his achievement pointing out that his continued discipline and hard work, traits that are associated with the company have brought enormous success to the athlete over the years.
Campbell informed Forde in the presence of other employees that Spads will continue to support him in the future while wishing him continued success in his studies at the University of Guyana.
Campbell recalled that former proprietor of the company, the late Stuart Stevenson, an avid admirer and supporter of Forde had committed the entity to assisting Forde during his career.
Forde extended words of gratitude to his sponsors whilst stating that his victory on Sunday last was dedicated to the memory of the late, Stuart Stevenson.