JORDON Bagot came and conquered the second annual Big Star Sports Club 10k Emancipation Road Race. Bagot dethroned the defending champion, Esan Hopper to stop the clock in 31 minutes and 12 seconds to silence the home crowd.
Under cool conditions along the Corentyne, the racers started at Number 35 Village and finished in front of a packed crowd at Sparkle Supermarket, Ulverston Village.
Crowd favourite, Hopper was surpassed by Bagot at Wellington Park, and it was only the dust behind Bagot, who finished the race comfortably.
After Bagot cruised to victory, Hopper finished three minutes after. Asani McKhoy came third while Stephon Gittins came fourth.
This race was one of luxury, as the top athlete for both male and female category walked away with GY$50,000 in cash, trophy, medals, and hampers. In the female category, the resilient Faith Davis emerged as the champion while Lisa Luckie came second.
Veteran Birty Rahaman was the lone warrior, as he won the Over-50 category. In the under-20 category, where athletes ran across 5KM, Arnus Crawford finished first, while Keron Hamilton finished second. The other winners were Troyden Park, Joshua Charles, and Jarol Campbell.
The sponsors Digital Edge, Sparkle Supermarket, Banks DIH, A Allys and Sons, Courts, Junior Barber Shop Rose Hall and the Hogstyle Lancaster NDC.
Some of the individuals who also supported the race are: Eon Hooper, Jewel Bess, Alexis Williams, Jelani Saul, Lynden Marks, Jason Pellew, Kernel Grant, Michael Thorrinton, Cash donations, Orton Semple, Ken Lewis, Shazim Gafoor, Paul Jones, Royston Younge, Carl Lewis, Miciah Wilson, Clyde Boscom, Kevin Rose, Oswayne Wilson, Laurent Marshall, Clint Jardine, Cord Fraser, Otis Whinfield, Royland Goviea, Tyrone Douglas, Jermaine McPhoy, Newton Somersall, Forbes Jones, Eon Martinboroug, Dwight Waldron, Eldon Williams, Marvin Monroeand; Company Hire Car and Loring Bennons.
Big Star Youth and Sport Club was founded in 1991. The club is known for producing cricketers, with Melroy Barkley being the club’s first National youth cricketer, while current Guyana Harpy Eagles selectee, Sylus Tyndall started his career at the Ulverston-based club.