Phillip, Regis defend CariFin Cross Country titles today

Abijah Phillip of Republic Bank, is the defending men’s cross country champion and has had a couple of second place finishes in the 2017 series so far. Phillip was second in both the one lap savannah and the green mile behind Jean Paul Drakes, also of Republic Bank.

Unfortunately, Drakes wouldn’t be available for the cross country, making Phillip the favourite for today’s encounter. Kris Deonanan will be among the favourites, after finishing third in the one lap and green mile, and second in the chancellor challenge.

Also consistent among the men is Kevin Blackburn of Unit Trust Corporation, who placed fourth in the one lap, fifth in the green mile and third in the chancellor challenge.

Phillip missed the chancellor challenge, therefore Deonanan would be in strong contention to be the best overall competitor over the four running events, and win the series title.

Christine Regis is the defending champion among the women, but Salina Scott is expected to give Regis some strong competition.

Another runner that can make an impression on the cross country course is Central Bank’s Lorainne Ayoung-Chee, who has been consistent over the last three events, including a third place finish in the chancellor challenge.

In the cross country in 2016, she finished fourth. The men’s race will be 8 km, while the women’s race will be 5 km.

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