Tokyo Olympic Games hopeful, Leslain Baird returned to the competitive throwing on Sunday when the Athletic Association of Guyana (AAG) staged its second ‘Development Meet’ at the McKenzie Sports Club ground.
The javelin silver medalist at the South American Games in 2018, got his 2020 season off to a winning start after throwing 66.10m.
Baird was way off his national record (78.65 meters) set in his final attempt at the South American Games in Bolivia two years ago. However, he successfully got his feet wet in the competitive trenches following injuries last year.
The 32 year-old will be looking ahead to the third and final ‘Development Meet’ on Sunday at the Enmore Ground as he continues his quest to clinch an Olympic berth.
Meanwhile, the second of three ‘Development Meets’ planned by the association saw in excess of 150 athletes kicking off their 2020 campaigns, many from the ‘Mining Town’.
They competed in events like the 60m, the 150m, the 300m, the 600m and the 2000m.
The throws and jumps were also be included.
Brianna Charles and Deshana Skeete both looking to qualify for the annual CARIFTA Games during the Easter weekend, renewed their rivalry on Sunday.
Charles and Skeete who went 1-2 in each the three sprint events at ‘Nationals’ late last year went stride for stride in the Girls 19 and under 150m dash. However, Skeete of the ‘Mining Town’ got the better or her rival, winning the event in 18.73s. Charles clocked 19.34s to place second in the field of seven.
Other CARIFTA Games hopefuls, Adriel Austin, Sheama Tyrell, Anisa Gibbons, Princess Browne, Jennis Benjamin along with Olympic Games prospect, Davin Fraser were also among the athletes that excelled at the meet.
