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High Jump record holder supports local athletes
From left, Robert Bynoe, coach Cornell Rose of Super Upcoming Racers and head of AAG Aubrey Hutson at the presentation.
During a simple, but significant ceremony yesterday at the office of the Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG), Guyana’s men’s high-jump record holder, Robert Bynoe donated a quantity of running shoes to the Super Upcoming Runners Track Club, Titans United Athletic Club and the Running Brave Athletic Club.
Set in April of 1995, Bynoe’s 2.17 metres High Jump record, firmly stands, but speaking to reporters, the former Savanah State University student-athlete was adamant, that it was because of his foundation in Guyana and all his life-lessons as an athlete, he decided to support locals.
He posited that he didn’t come from a well-off family and he, “Was happy to have my talent recognised and foster by some very generous people that helped me along my journey; without them, I may not have existed. That is why I’m delighted to make this presentation to the young athletes,” Bynoe stated.
During his time at the St. Rose’s High School, Bynoe dominated the High Jump at the National Schools’ Championships and his leap of 2.03m remains intact.
Bynoe continued, “I fully understand the needs of our local athletes and I know first-hand what education and opportunity can bring. I stand here today having benefited from the Amateur Athletics Association of Guyana’s network, the organisation’s resourcefulness, diligent coaches and a lot of improvising on my part due to the lack of facilities.”
Head of the Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG); Aubrey Hutson, thanked Bynoe for his contribution to the clubs and athletes and described the intervention as timely since the cross-country season is set to run off shortly.
Hutson said the AAG, in an effort to preserve the rich history of Track and Field in Guyana, will be “moving into a realm now where we will have portraits of our athletes put up into the schools that they’re coming from, so St Rose’s High School will be blessed with a portrait of Robert Bynoe, the National Record Holder at High Jump.”
Bynoe now works in the Oil and Gas sector in the US for a number of years and said he’s hoping to use his resources to help develop track and field in Guyana.
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