Aliann Pompey Invitational
– no athlete achieved Olympic qualification standard
Although no athlete managed to secure an Olympic qualification standard, Guyanese Deshana Skeete turned in a commendable performance to win the women’s 200m, while her teammate Aliyah Abrams was equally impressive as she took gold in the women’s 400m at the Aliann Pompey Invitational yesterday.
Staged at the National Track and Field Centre, Leonora, Skeete clocked 23.644 seconds to win the event, ahead of Michelle Lee Ahye of Trinidad and Tobago in 24.166 and third-place Milagros Duran of Dominica in 24.999.
Similarly, Abrams took the top podium spot in a time of 52.005, while fellow Guyanese Kenisha Phillips and Tianna Springer placed second and third in 52.860 and 52.916 seconds, respectively.
