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May 22, 2016 Sports
National Schools Athletics Championship 10K champion Rickey Williams is among the athletes who’ve confirmed their participation in today’s ‘Golden Jubilee’ 5 and 10K Run and Health & Fitness Walk which is being
organised by Rising Star Track Club in collaboration with the Office of the President as part of Guyana’s 50th Anniversary celebrations.
Williams, who is from the village of Waramuri in Region 1 arrived in Georgetown on Friday and is among the favourites to capture the event co-ordinated by former Guyana track star Lorrieann Adams and Coach Leslie Black.
Established athletes and fitness enthusiasts will take to the starting line at the National Sports Commission proceed along Homestretch Avenue enter into Vlissingen Road pass the Square of the Revolution proceed along Hadfield Street into Mandela Avenue, before turning into Homestretch Avenue for the finish at the place of origin.
Williams speaking with Kaieteur Sport yesterday said he is in fine shape and is confident of doing well.
Meanwhile, Co-organiser Leslie Black in invited comments said that a number of the country’s prominent athletes have already confirmed their participation and urged the local sporting fraternity to come out and support the event.
The winners will receive cash prizes and gifts for their efforts.
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