Up and coming distance runner, Delroy Leitch has made his position clear that he intends to take home the title when he runs at the 7th Annual Desmond Dorsett Memorial Road Race this Sunday.
Leitch who has become a force to reckon with in the sport, was one of the leading runners in last year’s National School’s athletics Championships where he finished first in the 10k road race and second behind Rickey Williams in the 5000 meter lap race at the National Stadium. Leitch was the only runner not to be lapped by Williams in that race and justified his position by saying he had ran a race prior to that.
The Berbician indicated that he has been training through the holidays and is in prime condition for the race and should he win this, it will start his year right as he looks to break into main stream running in the capital city. The event which is organized by the Dorsett family is set to start at 08:00h and will be divided into three categories, Male and Female Open, Under 19 who will run a distance of 5K and Under 15 who will run a shorter distance. The 5K will begin at Number 43 Village and finish at Number 53 Village while the Under 15 and females will begin at Number 47 Village and end with the Open category.
Delroy Leitch
The champion runners will receive prizes inclusive of Trophies, cash and other tokens as well as certificates of participation, complements of the Dorsett Family.
Apart from the race, there will also be as a family fun day which is expected to commence at the conclusion of the prize giving ceremony. The day of activities will include softball cricket, volleyball, football, Circle Tennis and dominoes as well as novelty games. Proceeds from the day’s activities will go towards a number of charities including the Police Youth Club, the Union Renaissance Sports Club and the Women in Action group.
For more information contact may be made via telephone numbers 339-4475, 339-4133 and 339-4436. Individuals and teams are asked to register by Friday January 26.
