Athletics Guyana (AG) held their second developmental meet of the year on Sunday last at the National Track & Field Center (NTFC), West Coast Demerara, where they had a decent turnout of athletes. The athletes would’ve used the event to fine tune themselves ahead of the National Sports Commission-sponsored Junior League next weekend (February 18-19), which will also serve as the official trials for the 50th junior CARIFTA championships in Bahamas.

Ezekiel Newton (under 20), who won the marquee men’s open 100m, along with Keliza Smith, Tiana Springer, and Simeon Adams were among the usual suspects that dominated the track in their respective events.

Among the 100m winners in the women’s category were Ayanna Thomas (under-13), Tianna Springer (under-17), Karese Lloyd (under-20) and Keliza Smith (open). In the 200m races, Somayia Orna (under-13), Adessa Albert (under-17), Nalicia Glen (under-20) and Casey Small (open) were the victors.

Victorious in the 800m middle distance category were Esther McKinnon (under-17) and Loydacia Waldron (under-20) while the 1500m winners were Marissa Thomas (uner-17) and Attoya Harvey (under-20).

Meanwhile, in the men’s category, Daniel Harvey triumphed in the boys’ under-20 5000m event.

The winners in the 800m races were Daniel Alexander (under-13), Javon Roberts (under-17), Kosi Thomas (under-20) and Daniel Melville (open).

For the 400m events, Louis Allan (under-13), Ajani Cutting (under-17), Enock Munroe (under-20) and Simeon Adams (open) were the winners.

The 200m winners were Noelex Holder (open), Ezekiel Newton (under-20), Malachi Austin (under-17) and Mortimer Nascimento (under-13).

Holder ran 10.75s to win the 100m men’s open.

The next developmental meet is set for March 5th at the NTFC.