Thomas, Tyrell champions in 10K race

The distance specialists got an early start on Sunday morning, competing for a slew of eye-catching prizes in the Ex-Athletes and Friends 10K event.
Beginning at the Ministry of Education Ground, Carifesta Avenue, the competitors in the Open category were tasked with negotiating the roundabout near the Kitty Seawall, proceeding onto the Rupert Craig Highway, and continuing to Turkeyen before turning back. Once they trekked past the Russian Embassy turn, they took the Kitty Public Road and returned to Carifesta Avenue, making a U-turn at the National Park and finishing at the GNS Ground.

After the event was done and dusted, Cleveland Thomas added another 10K title to his vast collection, crossing the finish line first with a time of 35 minutes, 9.21 seconds. Second place went to Marion Kucool, who crossed the line in 35.33.4, ahead of the third-place finisher, Winston Missigher.
Continuing her good form from the South American 10K last November, Sheama Tyrell bagged another win in 46 minutes, 1.88. Delicia Tinnis was next in line, with a time of 57.8.08, while Tia Azore completed the open podium with a time of 58.24.93.

In the junior category, Shaqua Tyrell followed in her sister’s footsteps, clocking 47 minutes, 38s for first place. With a time of 53 minutes, 52s, Aliyah Headley was second, while Jelisa Wright was third with 1 hour, 3 minutes, 13s.
For the junior males, Samuel Henry was the victor, followed closely by Dumont LaRose in second place and Cordell Charles in third.
Over in the 13-15 category, Jennifer Bharrat was the leading lady while Tiana Springer trailed closely. Marissa Thomas completed the podium in that category. For the boys, Timothy France crossed the line first, ahead of second and third-place finishers, Joel Cort and Caden Persaud respectively.
While cash prizes were on the line, the student athletes opted for novelty prizes instead.