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Jul 06, 2018 Sports
It will be recorded in the annals of Guyana that on the 1st of July, 2018, the first Jump Rope team from the Cooperative Republic of Guyana departed the shores to attend the World Jump Rope Championship and Camp at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, USA.
This team comprised of Team Leader- Lindley Langhorne, Head Coach- Shavin Greene, Assistant Coach- Odella Hilken and twelve jumpers namely: Ashanti Antigua, Akiela Johnson, Serena Drakes, Amnesha Charles, Rodwell Halley, Tyrese Thornhill, Prince Beckles, Adriell Wilson, Safron Grenville, Deshanti Grenville, Shannae Worrell and Jannee Greene.
Being the first year at a world class event the jumpers participated in novice and junior categories. Hard work has paid off for the entire team who all pushed to perform at their best. It was not seen as an opportunity to participate, but as one to compete at this level.
The team participated in the possible events for their age category and level. It must be noted that 31 countries were represented at this event with over 800 competitors making the achievements of this young team very outstanding.
The first event Guyana participated in was the Female 4 x 30 and the team that made the first jump for Guyana comprised of Ashanti Antigua, Akiela Johnson, Serena Drakes and Amnesha Charles.
A total of eight prizes were obtained which were shared among six jumpers. Congratulations are extended to the entire team for making the bold step to the World stage.
First time participants at the World Jump Rope Championship being held at the University of Central Florida in Orlando; Team Guyana won 8 prizes. These include four 5th place, two 3rd place, one 3rd place and one second place.
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