‘Linden’ conquers ‘Nationals’ again

Despite jumping in an unorthodox fashion, 15 year old Dereck Mentis of the Rupununi broke the Boys 15 and Under high jump record yesterday. The St Ignatius Secondary School student leapt 1.84m to erase the old mark of 1.76m

Upper Demerara/ Kwakwani (District 10) better known simply as ‘Linden’ came, saw and conquered once again. 

The gold and black clad outfit retained the coveted ‘Champions of Champions’ Trophy when the 59th edition of ‘Nationals’ concluded last night at the National Track and Field Centre. 

During the six-day event, District 10 amassed 68 points to relegate former champions, District 11 (59 points) on the backs of several gold medal and record breaking performances by some of the nation’s best budding swimming, cycling and track stars.