Glen cops double on second day of “Nationals”

Adanya Glen of North Georgetown copped her second gold medal of the 2026 National Schools’ Championships, which continued on Thursday at the National Track and Field Centre, Leonora.
After a brilliant run in the 1500 metres on Wednesday to win gold, Glen returned to clock 2:22.59s to win the girls’ Under-20 800 metres. Alkila Blucher of Christianburg Wismar finished second in a time of 2:31.41s, while Kaymayra Lacon of Richard Ishmeal grabbed third in a time of 2:36.57s.
In the boy’s Under-20 800 metres, which brought spectators to their feet with a steamy finish, Kaidon Persaud of Linden Technical Institute (LTI) was impressive, dipping under the two-minute mark with a time of 1:59.64s to take the gold medal. Jonathon Bristol of Government Technical Institute (GTI) won the silver in 2:01.54 while Quency Marks finished in 2:01.68.

Meanwhile, on the field, Duel Europe of St Stanislaus College took gold in the boys’ Under-20 long jump with a leap of 6.82 metres. Finishing closely behind for silver was David Williams of Vreed En Hoop Secondary with a jump of 6.79 metres. Nichol Nieuelder finished third with a leap of 6.30 metres.
Athalia Simmons of Bartica Secondary grabbed gold in the girls’ Under-17 discus with a throw of 26.86 metres to outperform Jasmin Sultan of New Silver City, who finished second with a throw of 21.67 metres. Jada Sampson of East Ruimveldt Secondary took third with a throw of 21.42 metres.
In other results, Mattania Fordyce of President’s College won the boys’ Under-20 high jump with a leap of 1.85 metres, while Kenetha Fraser of Christianburg Wismar won the girls’ Under-20 long jump with a leap of 5.24 metres. The boys’ Under-17 800 metres was won by Orlando Thomas of Maruanau Secondary in a time of 2:04.39, while Ayesha Austin won the girls’ equivalent in a time of 2:36.72.
The final day will feature both the 200 and 400-metre finals, with the 2026 National Schools’ Championships set for an exciting finish.