George, Russell, Brathwaite star at NGC meet

TINY Ornella George showed she was an allround athlete in the making, striking gold in three Under-11 events at this year’s National Gas Company “Right On Track” Programme at the Hasely Crawford Stadium. And Kafi Brathwaite emulated George’s feat in the Under-15 age group by claiming the gold also in three events, while among the boys Selwyn Russell  showed his talent by taking the gold in three events at  Saturday’s Demonstration Meet. George romped to victory in the 80 metres and 150 metres, then out-leapt her rivals in the long jump, while Brathwaite captured the 60 metres hurdles, 150 metres and javelin. Russell captured the gold in the 100 metres, 200 metres and discus among the boys Under-15, while Christian Benjamin triumphed in both the 60 metres hurdles and long jump in his age group. Also turning in some excellent performances were Under-13 Lisa James who was second to Brathwaite in the 60 metres hurdles but took gold in the shot putt. National Gas Company teamed up with Phoenix Park Gas Processors Limited, Fruta,  Unit Trust Corpora-tion and Express to stage the “Right On Track” programme aimed at fostering development in potential athletes. There were approximately 51 young aspiring athletes who showcased their talent at the meet.

Here are some results: Girls Under-13 60m Hurdles: 1.Kafi Brathwaite, 2.Lisa James and 3.Candace James.
Boys Under-13 60m Hurdles: 1.Christian Benjamin, 2.Atwell Gomes and 3.Jamerson James.
Boys Under-9 Cricketball Throw: 1.Stephon Kerr (34.30m), 2.Micah Goddard (19.75m) and 3.Kyle St.Clair (19.25m)
Girls Under-9 Cricketball Throw: 1.Breanna Gomes (30.50m) and 2.Calysha Ovide.
Girls Under-13 Javelin: 1.Kafi Brathwaite (23.51m), 2.Shakira Thompson (22.27m) and 3.Lisa James (15.97m).
Boys Under-11 Long Jump: 1.Christian Benjamin (4.39m), 2.David Collis (4.19m) and 3.Khadeem Hackshaw (3.65m).
Girls Under-11 Long Jump: 1.Ornella George (3.31m) and 2.Sherrice Modeste (2.44m).
Girls Under-13 Shot Putt: 1.Lisa James (7.09m), 2.Shakira Thompson (6.84m) and 3.Darcel Sade Sylvester (5.65m).
Boys Under-13 Shot Putt: 1.Shawn McFarlane (9.35m), 2.Sheldon Sankersingh (8.31m) and 3.Darren Reason (7.85m).
Girls Under-15 100m: 1.Isabel Dennis, 2.Maria Neverson and 3.Victoria St.Louis.
Boys Under-15 100m: 1.Selwyn Russell, 2.David Duncan and 3.Ranies Lewis.
Girls Under-9 80m: 1.Breanna Gomes and 2.Calysha Ovide.
Boys Under-9 80m: 1.Yaharvey Asing, 2.Ranako Daniel and 3.Jarrel Guevara.
Girls Under-11 80m: 1.Ornella George and 2.Sherrice Modeste.
Boys Under-11 80m: 1.Keil Hamilton, 2.Brandon Benjamin and 3.Khadeem Hackshaw.
Girls Under-13 150m: 1.Kafi Brathwaite, 2.Aquana Jones and 3.Darcel Sade Sylvester.
Boys Under-13 150m: 1.Sheldon Sankersingh, 2.Shawn McFarlene and 3.Darren Reason.
Girls Under-15 High Jump: 1.Nikiesha Harris (145cm), 2.Isabel Dennis (130cm) and 3.Victoria St.Louis (120cm).
Boys Under-15 Discus: 1.Selwyn Russell (24.32m), 2.David Duncan (19.90m) and 3.Raenies Lewis (17.59m).
Girls Under-15 200m: 1.Maria Neverson, 2.Isabel Dennis and 3.Teri Gloudon
Boys Under-15 200m: 1.Selwyn Russell, 2.David Duncan and 3.Raenies Lewis
Boys Under-19 Long Jump: 1.Jeremy Balgobin (2.72m), 2.Jarrel Guevara (2.59m) and 3.Brent Patrick.
Girls Under-9 150m: 1.Breanna Gomes and 2.Calysha Ovide.
Boys Under-9 150m: 1.Stephon Kerr, 2.Jeremy Balgobin and 3.Prince Brent Patrick.
Girls Under-11 150m: 1.Ornella George and 2.Sherrice Modeste.
Boys Under-11 150: 1.Dave Collis, 2.Zavion Navarro and 3.Jerome Eastman.