GDF runs away with road race relay title

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Matthew Gordon passing the baton to Marlon Nicholson on Sunday. The duo was part of the triumphant Guyana Defence Force (GDF) team which once again ran away with the first place trophy of the Inter-Services road relay event.
Matthew Gordon passing the baton to Marlon Nicholson on Sunday. The duo was part of the triumphant Guyana Defence Force (GDF) team which once again ran away with the first place trophy of the Inter-Services road relay event.

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) once again ran away with the first place trophy when the Inter-Services road relay event was staged on Sunday morning.

Propelled from a fast start by Matthew Gordon, and strong runs by Marlon Nicholson, Odwin Tudor, Devaun Barrington and Tia Azore, the five-member outfit relegated their counterparts by a wide margin.

The race started at the Felix Austin Police College, proceeded to UG road before returning to the Guyana Police Force (GPF) Headquarters for the finish.