Still Champs!

Led by sprint trebles by star athletes Daniel Williams and Deshana Skeete, Upper Demerara/Kwakwani (District 10) successfully defended the ‘Champions of Champions’ trophy, a symbol of supremacy for the Schools Cycling, Swimming and Track and Field Championships.

The black and gold clad outfit came, saw and conquered to retain the coveted piece of hardware when the curtains came down on the 57th edition of prestigious championship last evening at the National Track and Field Centre, Leonora.

On the backs of several champion athlete performances by some of the nation’s budding swimming, cycling and track stars, District 10 amassed 67 points to relegate District 13 (South Georgetown) who were the first runners up with 59 points to second place.

Former champions, District 11 (North Georgetown) placed third overall with 58 points.

The athletes, swimmers and cyclists from Region 10 earned their third consecutive title and 16th overall.

While the team honours went to District 10, Williams, Skeete, Chantoba Bright, Joanna Archer (District Three), Anfernee Headecker (District 13) were some of the individual stars who shone the brightest during the six-day fixture.

Yesterday, Williams set the third record of the meet in the Boys U-18 400m event. The 400m silver medalist at the World Youth Games earlier this year, breezed to victory in 49.84s. The previous mark (49.9s) was set by Jason Yaw in 2013.