AAG selects six athletes for South American U-23 Championships in Argentina – News Room Guyana

Guyana has selected a six-member athletic team for the South American U23 Championship, scheduled to take place in Santa Fe, Argentina, from October 16-19.

The squad, ratified by the Council of the Athletics Association of Guyana, will depart for the tournament on October 14 after each athlete successfully achieved the required qualification standards.

Tishawn Easton leads the track lineup with double entries in the 200m and 400m, while Robert Marcus is set to compete in the 100m and 200m. Jeremiah George will compete in the 100m.

Field events will feature Yohance Bourne in the long jump, alongside triple jumpers Rodel Greene and Krystal Morris.

The delegation will be managed by Dr. James Cole alongside Team Coach Moses Pantliz.

Coach Trishel Thompson will also join the travelling party and is slated to attend a development course for female coaches specialising in combined events from October 15-27.

The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport—led by Ministers Charles Ramson Jr. and Steven Jacobs—and the Executive Council of the Guyana Olympic Association supported the campaign’s funding. (Modified Press Release) 

Source: NEW ROOMS SITE