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Sep 15, 2015 Sports
Eno David carted off the senior male event when the St. Cuthbert’s Mission Indigenous month run was held recently in memory of the late Telford Taylor. David won the five-mile race in a time of 36 minutes ahead of Devon Dundas, who clocked 37 minutes and Paul Abrams who finished in 39 minutes.
Kelon Kattow captured the Primary School boys’ event in 24 minutes, while John Punsammy placed second in 26 minutes and Aldin Dundas third in 27.
Hilary Henry clocked 25 minutes to win the girls segment, Beyonce Dundas claimed the runner up spot (31 mins) and Bachibu Keukian third (32 mins).
The Secondary School boys’ five-mile race was taken by Elmos William in 47 minutes; Moses Dundas placed second in 47 minutes .02 seconds while Shawn Wong came third in 48 minutes.
The Girls equivalent was won by Serena Keukain in a time of 48 minutes, Ansa Williams and Nazema Williams took second and third in 49 and 50 minutes respectively.
There were seventy six participants including 18 females. Prizes were also given to Chrisley Shuman and Britney Punsammy the youngest male and female primary school athletes.
In addressing the residents after the event, Director of Sport Christopher Jones said he was impressed with the talent and determination of the athletes. “The Government of Guyana is committed to serve the people not just in Georgetown and the coastland but throughout Guyana so you can be assured that we will be supporting your sports programme,” he posited. The run was sponsored by the National Sports Commission.
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