Olympian George bests SAGJ James in 200m, 400m showdown

PIPPED! Olympian Winston George, left, pips South American Juniors bronze medallist Stephan James on the line in the final of the men’s Open 200m on Sunday at Camp Ayanganna. (Orlando Charles photo)

By Juanita Hooper

Winston George represented Guyana in the 400m at the London Olympic Games last year. Stephan James won a bronze medal last year at the South American Games Junior Track and Field Championships.

Their clash last Sunday at the Guyana Defence Force ground, Camp Ayanganna in the Running Brave Track Club Developmental Meet was eagerly awaited and resulted in a win for the Olympian over Guyana’s junior 400m