Chance looking forward to representing Guyana in 2026

“The journey continues” were the words of 400 metres ace Arinze Chance who is anticipating a great 2026 after returning to the track in 2025.
Chance suffered stress fractures in both his shins and was out for both the 2023 and 2024 seasons, but managed to finish second in the national rankings for 2025 in the 400 metres despite just returning to the track.
“Last year, 2025 was actually a pretty good season for me, I would have finished second in the national rankings for the 400 metres just behind Malachi Austin, who has been doing a tremendous job, and this year is just to continue with that momentum,” Chance stated.
He is envisioning a solid 2026 based on the type of training that he has been doing ahead of the start of the season.
“I do believe that given how practice has been going – my sessions have improved with my rehab and also in the weight room and I am anticipating that I will have a great year and I am looking forward to all of the competitions that I will have,” Chance highlighted.
Further, the Bishops’ High School alumni is hyper focused on representing Guyana at every level possible. “See when you miss races or you miss pretty much an entire season, you tend to appreciate every opportunity that you get thereafter to race. So, I am just looking forward to representing Guyana at every level possible this year,” Chance stressed.
Moreover, the 400 metres specialist noted that he was super “excited” to get on the track and see the times he can run in the 400 metres.
With two years to go before the Olympics in 2028, Chance also noted that he is laser-focused on preparing for those games; but that preparation starts with his first event of 2026 which will be in Linden at the Bayroc Synthetic Facility opening on February 7.