On Sunday afternoon, January 22nd, crowds of athletes and spectators gathered at the Almond tree outside of the grounds of Ashley’s Supermarket to participate in the 16th Annual Mile-Long Race for children and adults alike.
Scores of children of various ages, representing various schools and sports clubs eagerly prepared to take part in the high caliber race that garners great enthusiasm year after year. The races kicked off at precisely 3 o’clock.
Spearheading the race, as accustomed, was Coach Alexis Ryan who is a loyal personality in the promotion of children’s sports on the island. Mr. Ryan is committed to playing an invaluable role in this event each year.
The Anguillian spoke with him concerning this year’s races: “What we are having today,” he said, “is the 16th Annual One-Mile Classic Races. This event signifies the opening of the track and field season for the year. Today we have some 210 participants. Schools represented for these races include: Valley Primary, Orealia Kelly Primary, Vivien Vanterpool Primary, Morris Vanterpool Primary, the private schools, and the high school. The ages range from five to thirty-plus.
Mr. Ryan provided the results of races, in terms of scores, which were quite extensive. Following is a report on the first, second and third positions in each category:
Under 9 Girls School/Club Time
Cynfanie liburd MVPS 7.59.01
Mequane Gumbs Rainbbow Rockets 8.36.97
Niya Nicholson VVPS 8.46.27
Under 9 Boys School/Club Time
Kyron Moona VPS 6.44.10
Theodore Webster MVPS 7.03.95
Isaiah Bakrim VVPS 7.37.71
Under 11 Girls School/Club Time
Codejah Connor Rainbow Rockets 6.59.99
Daejanique Bowens VPS 7.23.96
Ajanique Bowens VPS 7.32.37
Under 11 Boys School/Club Time
J’Zeyhon Brooks Rainbow Rockets 6.39.01
Deondre Mussingston VPS 7.04.37
Jekeem Charles VPS 7.06.11
Under 13 Girls School/Club Time
Keirah Webster MVPS 6.39.26
Cynne Liburd MVPS 6.39.65
Ziyah Sasso MVPS 7.14.87
Under 13 Boys School/Club Time
Collanni Joseph Rainbow Rockets 5.53.53
Tzion Carty Rainbow Rockets 6.08.91
Kymar Hodge VVPS 6.26.14
Under 15 Girls School/Club Time
Christen Fleming Elite 6.20.01
Tajayne Rogers Pink House 6.51.69
Amyiah Carty Rainbow Rockets 7.03.95
Under 15 Boys School/Club Time
Dariante Smith Pink House 5.36.91
Jamyoi Hodge Pink House 5.58.06
Tarik Jackson Yellow House 6.00.81
Under 17 Girls School/Club Time
Ronylah Webster Full Stride 6.32.86
Samaria Hodge Full Stride 6.57.91
Jasmine Adams Full Stride 7.14.48
Under 17 Boys School/Club Time
Ethan Harrigan Rainbow Rockets 5.27.48
Keante Brooks Rainbow Rockets 5.32.89
Kemari Gumbs Rainbow Rockets 5.53.57
Under 20 Girls School/Club Time
Mikayla Heyliger Full Stride 6.39.16
Frankajha Flemming Full Stride 6.54.82
Carjenee Niles RoJets 7.09.04
Under 20 Boys School/Club Time
Calique Julius Rainbow Rockets 5.13.70
Jo Quan Richardson Rainbow Rockets 5.14.80
Omar Davis Rainbow Rockets 5.28.48
Female 20 Plus School/Club Time
Tritania Lowe Full Stride 7.03.83
Male 20 Plus School/Club Time
Gary Villegas Full Stride 5.01.03
Edgiton Edrum Full Stride 6.27.58
Naishanie Johnson RoJet 6.50.05
