In a display of athletic prowess, Guyana’s junior quarter-miler, Tianna Springer, showcased her dominance at the Inter-Guiana Games (IGG) with a remarkable run in the women’s 400 meters.
Springer clocked an impressive 59.16 seconds, securing the gold medal and leaving French Guiana’s Lafontaine Tara in second place, with Guyanese athlete Joanna Anthon claiming the third spot.
Jevon Roberts added to Guyana’s gold medal tally with a stellar performance in the men’s 1500-meter final, crossing the finish line in four minutes and 30.47 seconds.
Jamol Sullivan, also from Guyana, secured the silver medal, while Suriname’s Isaiah Jacott claimed the bronze.
The sprints saw outstanding performances from Athaleyha Hinckson, who surged to gold in 12.61 seconds in the women’s category, and Ezekiel Newton, who secured the men’s title with a swift 11.23 seconds.
Newton’s teammate, Jaheel Cornette, finished in third place with a time of 11.55 seconds.
In the women’s 1500-meter race, Marissa Thomas and Esther McKinnon clinched the first and second-place honors, while French Guiana’s Mazonoe Lilienne secured the third spot.
Thomas completed the race in five minutes and 30.53 seconds.
The boy’s 13-17 400-meter finals witnessed another triumph for Guyana, with Afi Blair securing gold in 52.73 seconds and Enoch Munroe taking the silver medal.
In field events, Guyanese athletes excelled in the shot put throw, claiming gold and bronze through Jamie Fraser and Jaheme Henry.
Letifah James secured the silver medal in the women’s shot put, with French Guiana’s Metella Janaell taking the top spot and another Guyanese, Tamara Mingo, finishing in fourth place.
The outstanding performances at the IGG highlight Guyana’s athletic prowess and the success of its junior athletes in various track and field events.