President’s College captures crown

Champs of the new ‘Nationals’! President’s College amassed a total of 257 points to make history as the first school to lift the inaugural title of the National Secondary School Track and Field Championships. (Ministry of Education photo).
Champs of the new ‘Nationals’! President’s College amassed a total of 257 points to make history as the first school to lift the inaugural title of the National Secondary School Track and Field Championships. (Ministry of Education photo).

National Inter-Secondary Schools Athletics

By Michelangelo Jacobus

Joy and celebration erupted at the National Track and Field Centre in Leonora last night as President’s College (PC) secured victory at the inaugural National Secondary Schools Track and Field Championships.

After three days of intense competition, they emerged as the top-performing school, amassing a total of 257 points to make history as the first school to lift the new-look ‘Nationals’ title. Their triumph came in a thrilling battle that saw McKenzie High School finish a close second with 253.50 points, while Christianburg Wismar Secondary rounded off the podium with 197.33 points. 

The championships showcased some of the best young athletic talents in Guyana, with several outstanding individual performances on the final day.