SKYLAR Charles cemented his status as the sprint king of the National Secondary Schools Track and Field Championships, blazing to victory in the boys’ U-20 200m to complete a stunning double.
The Vreed-en-Hoop speedster clocked 21.63 seconds, leaving rivals Onesi Dunn (22.10s) and Kaidon Persaud (22.10s) in his dust. Charles, who also dominated the 100m, now eyes a repeat in such a performance at the CARIFTA Games next month in Trinidad.

Kaidon Persaud, however, bounced back in style, taking the boys’ U-20 800m crown in 1:58.33s. Jonathan Bristol (2:03.52s) and Mikael Antigua (2:08.14s) followed him across the line.
Donnel Fraser of Mackenzie High School continued her golden run, adding another title in the girls’ 800m (2:35.65s) to her collection. Vannytta Francis (2:39.84s) and Amelia Dover (2:48.43s) completed the podium.

Joey Ghanie launched his way to victory in the boys’ U-20 Javelin, throwing 48.03m. Emmon Goodluck (47.70m) and Samuel Ramitt secured silver and bronze, respectively.

Deshawn Europe of De Willem Secondary triumphed in the boys’ under-15 800m, crossing the line in 2:20.27s. Nashaun Rigby (2:21.74s) and Rashad Changlee (2:23.79s) took second and third.

The feel-good story of the day belonged to Areanna Bart of Stewartville Secondary, who celebrated her birthday with a gold medal in the girls’ U-15 800m (2:36.10s), battling through rainy conditions. Anya Rose (2:40.72s) and Malia Young (2:42.84s) followed her home.

As of press time, Mackenzie High School had a commanding lead in the overall championship race.