Guyana’s 4x400m relay team have reigned supreme in yet another international meet, on their way to the country’s 4th gold medal at the 51st edition of the CARIFTA Games.
The Kirani James Athletics Stadium in Grenada was set alight by Guyana’s team of Tianna Springer, Malachi Austin, Narissa McPherson, and Dh Neilson Gill, who stopped the clock at 3:23.51 for first place.
The home team, Grenada, clinched silver in 3:29.19, while Jamaica’s team completed the podium in 3:30.42.
Earlier, Attoya Harvey added to Guyana’s medal tally in the afternoon session of Day 2; while several of her teammates put on impressive performances to book spots in various finals scheduled for today.
On Sunday evening, Harvey clocked 10:36.59 to clinch a bronze medal in the Girls’ Open 3000m event, crossing the line behind a Jamaican duo. Kaydeen Johnson earned gold with a time of 10:04.44, while her countrywoman Ashara Frater achieved silver in 10:24.83.
Earlier in the day, 100m gold medalist Athaleyha Hinckson was the first to book a 200m final spot after clocking 24.05s to win her semifinal race in the U17 division.
In the Boys’ U17, Skylar Charles secured his final spot with a 22.31s run in his semifinal, finishing 3rd. the race was won by Tiondre Frett in 22.21s, while Jamaica’s Byron Walker was second in 22.23s.
Malach Austin will look to get his hands on the U20 200m gold medal after cruising into the final with a time of 21.60s in his semifinal. Jaheel Cornette, however, did not make the final after finishing fourth in his semifinal in 21.96s.
Meanwhile, Springer will make a claim for the Girls U20 200m title today, following a 24.06s run in her semifinal on Sunday. However, Nalicia Glen was not as fortunate, missing out on the final after clocking 24.70s for fourth place in her semifinal.
