Latest update June 3rd, 2026 12:40 AM
Guyanese athletes make mark at second Kares Cross Fit Caribbean event in Suriname
Kaieteur Sports- Roley Chandler, Kellon Reid and Shanika Estwick highlighted the Guyanese presence at the Kares Caribbean Championship ‘December Classic’ in partnership with local gym Rock Fitness Paramaribo.
1st placed Patiqua Cooper (Bahamas) (centre), is flanked by 2nd-placed Amanda Rijsdijk (Suriname) at left and 3rd- placed Shanika Estwick (Guyana).
Chadler and Reid finished first and third in the Intermediate Individuals category, while Estwick claimed a third place finish in the Scaled Females event.
Sponsored by Kares Group and Lotus Hardware, it was the First CrossFit Licensed event in Suriname held on 14-15 December at Ring sports canter in Paramaribo. International participation came from countries including Guyana, Suriname, Bahamas, French Guiana, United Kingdom, France, USA, Venezuela and Brazil.
Roley Chandler of Guyana (centre) and fellow countryman Kellon Reid flies the Golden Arrowhead after securing first and third positions, 2nd placed Jaime Thompson (Bahamas) share the podium.
A total 82 Athletes competing, categories: Intermediate Individuals, scaled males and scaled females battled over 2 days of competition starting on Saturday at an outdoor venue at Plantation Frederiksdorp where the first event was 1000m kayaking, 2000m run and 5000m trail biking.
It was the second Crossfit licensed event in the Caribbean, (first one in Trinidad August 2024).
Athletes completed 1 event on Saturday and 5 events on Sunday.
The Event was described as a great success commencing at 9am and finishing at 5pm. Organizers were pleased with the enthusiasm and support from athletes and spectators (300). They will be hosting the next Crossfit Licensed event in another Caribbean country in April 2025. The vision for the competition is to move across borders regionally in the Caribbean and eventually expand globally in USA, UK, Europe and beyond as a recognized Crossfit Licensed Event in countries across the different continents.
Results of the Podium finishes:
Intermediate Individuals
1st – Roley Chandler (Guyana)
2nd- Jaime Thompson (Bahamas)
3rd- Kellon Reid (Guyana)
Scaled Men
1st- Timotee Juge (French Guiana)
2nd- Dimitri Stomp (Suriname)
3rd- Kenneth Yau (Suriname)
Scaled Females
1st- Patiqua Cooper (Bahamas)
2nd- Amanda Rijsdijk (Suriname)
3rd- Shanika Estwick (Guyana)
The event saw backing from Sponsors: Baitali Group, Gorilla Energy Drink, Jumex juice, Bacardi, FIS Industrial Services, All Star, Paramaribo Bright, Plantage Frederiksdorp, Basic ne Water, Rude Boy and Ramcharan’s slijterij.
(Guyanese athletes make mark at second Kares Cross Fit Caribbean event in Suriname)
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