Perennial champions Green House continued their dominance at Luther Thorne Memorial Primary School sports with yet another memorable performance today at the Usain Bolt Sports Complex.
Led by Victor Ludorum Tyler Gill, Green House tallied 377 to retain their crown ahead of keen rivals Yellow House scoring 333 points in second position and Red House on 296 points was third while
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Head coach of the Geoffrey Burke Zone and physical education teacher at the Springer Memorial Secondary School Jesse King has expressed confidence in his group to do well when the Powerade-Dasani Barbados Secondary Schools Athletics Championship commences tomorrow at the Usain Bolt Sports Complex.King said that his zone which will be in yellow attire should not be underestimated given the depth of former champion schools in the zone, especially perennial queens Springer Memorial along with oftentimes winners Harrison College. Each zone is expected to have a minimum of 100 hundred athletes participating.“We are excited and went through our selection process in terms of the team we selected. It is always a big problem when you have to bring down the team size to make sure you have the best pieces you want and put the best team out for the public and I think we have done that. We are doing a maximum of a hundred (athletes) and we are pleased with what we have been able to put together.�
No records but several impressive performances
Article by June 28, 2021
No records fell at the 2021 Athletics Association of Barbados National Championship but local track and field enthusiasts were treated to some on-track rivalry and the men’s 100m final between Mario Burke and Kuron Griffith topped the list.
Coached by Gabriel Burnett at Quantum Leap Club, the 22-year-old Griffith is now the fastest man in Barbados with a personal best of 10.30 seconds ahead of favourite and former 2017 national champion Mario Burke (10.39).
The three-day national championship held at the Usain Bolt Sports Complex climaxed yesterday evening. Many had their eyes fixed on the track to see whether Griffith competing in the men’s 200m would complete the sprint double.