MICHAEL Anthony Parris, 66, is the only boxer from the English-speaking Caribbean to win an Olympic medal, and is still the only Guyanese to have done so.
Over four decades ago, in the cold climes of the former Soviet Union, a proud Parris stood on the Medal Podium and heard Guyana’s National Anthem being played.
A still very active Parris will join what is anticipated to be a large contingent on a fitness walk from the Bank of Guyana on Avenue of the Republic to the Seawall Bandstand next Sunday.
Tuesday will be the 44th anniversary of Parris’ winning the Bronze Medal on August 6, 1980 in Moscow.

The walk is scheduled to commence at 07:30 hrs, and is being held to honour the anniversary of that tremendous achievement at the 1980 Olympics.
The organisers, mainly the Parris family, disclosed that the preparations for the fitness walk are going smoothly with a week away from the big day.
“We have contacted sponsors who have committed to providing water and energy drinks, while I have spoken to the Director of Sports and President of the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) Steve Ninvalle, who has also promised assistance from NSC,” Parris’ daughter said.
She also disclosed that ‘a good friend’ of the Parrises has volunteered to help with the marketing and promotion for the Event. (Sean Devers)