Eight athletes from Region Nine will represent that area in the upcoming CARIFTA games trials over the weekend at the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Base Camp Ayanganna ground.
Participants were selected by the Region Nine Athletics Club based on performance on completion of several events last weekend.
Those selected are Simona Lawrence (3000m), Mary Leandrew (800m), Garville Daniels (100 and 200m), Nyron Edwards (3000m), Brandon Parks (200 and 400m), Kerry Joseph (100m), Deon Jackson (5000m) and Leo King (high jump).
According to a press release, President of the club Kenrick Lewis is optimistic the athletes will excel at the trials.
