After a series of successful trials, the Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG) has announced a shortlist of athletes for the upcoming CARIFTA Track and Field Championships in Trinidad and Tobago.
The final trials, held over the weekend at the National Track and Field Facility, showcased the depth of junior athletic talent in Guyana.
Notable names on the shortlist include last year’s CARIFTA Games medallists Malachi Austin, Athaleyah Hinckson, Tianna Springer, Attoya Harvey, and Kaidon Persaud.
AAG aims to send a team of at least 30 athletes to Trinidad and Tobago for the Easter weekend competition.
To ensure optimal preparation, the shortlisted athletes will participate in two intensive training camps, April 4-6 and April 11-13.
These camps will focus on refining skills, enhancing physical conditioning, and building team cohesion.
The final team to represent Guyana at the 2025 CARIFTA Games will be announced on April 8, following a thorough evaluation of the athletes’ performance during the camps and a comprehensive assessment of their readiness.
First Vice-President Mark Scott hailed the trials as successful, praising the athletes’ talent and potential.
Guyana secured eight medals at the 51st CARIFTA Games in Grenada, placing fourth overall.
The government will support the team’s participation in the Caribbean’s premier junior track and field event.
Athletes who have attained the qualifying standards: Kaidon Persaud (U-20 400m, 800m), Ezekiel Millington (U-17 100m), Gordon Thompson (U-17 100m, 200m), Jonathan Richards (U-20 100m), Dequan Farrell (U-17 200m, 400m), Tishan Easton (U-200m), Walter Alleyne (U-20 200m), Ade Sealey (U-17 400m), Nathaniel Samaroo (U-17 Shot Put), Rodel Greene (U-20 Triple Jump), Duel Europe (U-20 Long Jump), Zachariah Jacobs (U-20 Long Jump), David Williams (U-17 Long Jump) and Tianna Springer (U-20 400m).
Shortlisted athletes: Timothy Smith (U-20 1500m and 5000m), Lamar Yaw (U-17 Relay), Shamer Harvey (U-17 Relay), Athaleyha Hinckson (U-20 100m, 200m), Nalicia Glen (U-20 100m, 200m), Angel Jeffrey (U-17 100m), Shania Thompson (U-17 200m), Nerissa McPherson (U-20 400m), Esther McKinnon (U-17 1500m), Attoya Harvey (U-20 3000m), Adana Glen (U-20 1500m), Jennifer Byass (U-20 3000m), Clarissa December (U-20 400m Hurdles), Kenetta Fraser (U-20 Long Jump), Skylar Charles (U-20 100m), Naomi Peters (U-17 100m), Jaden Sutherland (U-17 Triple Jump), Afi Blair (U-20 Relay), Akel Henry (U-17 Relay), DeAngelo Smith (U-17 Relay), DeAndre Scott (U-20 110m Hurdles, 400m Hurdles), Malachi Austin (U-20 400m), Javon Roberts (800m), Anthony Kurt (U-20 1500m, 5000m), Shaquan Shepherd (U-17 800m, 1500m), Ebo McNeil (U-17 1500m, 3000m), Bryson Anderson (U-17 800m) and Ethan Kurt (Heptathlon).
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