Guyanese complete Suriname 10K clean sweep

– Josiah-Tanner extends winning streak

Once again the Guyanese made their nation proud in Suriname where they dominated almost every category in the annual Telesur 10k run which was staged in Parimarbo on Monday.
In the Open category, it was a photo finish as Running Brave club mates Cleveland Thomas and Winston Messingher made a dash to the finish line to secure first and second.
Thomas, who finished second last year crossed the line first in a time of 34 minutes 19 seconds and one millisecond while Messingher who has also moved up a position as well to second after finishing third the last three times he entered the race, finished just a millisecond behind his countryman.
Also in the mix was Guyana Defence Force’s Thyson Bentick who copped seventh position in his category and ninth position overall in a time of 38 minutes and six seconds.

According to Messingher, the race was more difficult than he expected but nevertheless noted that he was fitter than the previous times. He went on to tell this publication that the event was an eye opener and despite his late start to his training season, it sets the pace for his career as well as his 2017 season with a lot more races heading his way, especially another 10k run in Nickerie, Suriname on May, 13.
Meanwhile, United States-based Guyanese, Euleen Josiah-Tanner extended her dominating run in the 35 years and older senior female category to four consecutive victories. Josiah-Tanner took just 40 minutes and 29 seconds to record her win as well as finish 14th overall.
Ashanti Scott, also of GDF was the winner of the senior female category but 25th overall in a time of 45 minutes and 51 seconds. The race attracted over 300 participants.
According to President of the Athletics Association of Guyana, Aubrey Hutson, while this is a bit early for the 10K season, it is nice to see these guys performing so well early and waving the Guyana flag high. (Romario Samaroo)