Guyana’s only Olympic medallist, 66-year-old Michael Anthony Parris, is the only boxer from the English-speaking Caribbean to win an Olympic medal and is still the only Guyanese to do so.
Over four decades ago in the former Soviet Union, Parris stood on the podium and heard Guyana’s National Anthem being played.
Come next Sunday, August 11, a still very active Parris will join what is anticipated to be a large contingent on a fitness walk from the Bank of Guyana to the Seawall Bandstand to commemorate his feat.
Tuesday will mark the 44th anniversary of Parris winning the bronze medal (August 6, 1980) in Moscow.
The walk is slated to commence at 7:30am, and the organisers, mainly the Parris family, disclosed that the preparations for the fitness walk are going smoothly a week away from the event.
“We have contacted sponsors who have committed to providing water and energy drinks while I have spoken to the Director of Sports and President of the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) Steve Ninvalle, who has also promised assistance from NSC,” revealed Parris’ daughter.
