PRESS RELEASE - On Thursday, December 4th, primary schools participated in their annual Road Race which commenced just outside the Corinth Secondary School.
From there the runners journeyed along the Grande Riviere Road, then down the Degazon and Elwin Road to end at the School.
The event was graced with the presence of West Indies 20 / 20 Captain Darren Sammy who accompanied and lend support to the students along the way on foot, culminating with him guiding most of the runners to the Finish Line. In addition a number of parents ran the route.
Also in attendance was the Minister for Youth Development and Sport Hon. Shawn Edward and members of the Ministry’s Communication Unit.
At the end of the race, Shaquwayne Prudence from Visioners was the overall winner in a time of 17mins. 29 secs. He was followed by Naya Mathews also of Visioners in 17mins. 34 secs. with Brandon Ferguson of Achievers coming in third in a time of 18mins. 36 sec.
The first female to cross the finish line was Janaii Williams of Challegers in a time of 25 mins. 22 secs. Following her, were Curlis Charlemagne of Excellers in 25 mins. 35 secs. and Shalery Joseph from Achievers in 26 min. 22 secs.