Latest update April 18th, 2025 8:12 AM
Guyanese Aleka Persaud lands three gold medals at CARIFTA Games
Aleka Persaud holds the Golden Arrowhead on the podium
Guyanese swimmer Aleka Persaud turned in some outstanding performances to capture three gold medals at the CARIFTA Games swimming championship which concluded on Tuesday last in Barbados.
Aleka Persaud (right) shares a moment on the podium with one of her competitors.
Persaud was the best swimmer in the girls’ 11-12 category as she won gold in the 50m freestyle, 100m freestyle and 100m butterfly.
She also copped bronze in the 50m butterfly and the 200m freestyle and placed fourth in the 200IM event.
In an invited comment, Persaud heaped praises on the Almighty and thanked her parents, Coach and others who lent their support. She promised to continue training hard to make Guyana proud.
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