RASHAD BLENMAN of Guardian Group ran away with the Chancellor Challenge, the third athletic event of the CariFin Games, last Wedneday.
After missing the second stage - the Green Mile - Blenman returned to the Lady Chancellor Hill in St Ann’s to produce a late surge, to overtake John Donaldson of First Citizens and claim the gold medal.
According to Blenman, “even though I was way behind, I know eventually with patience and execution I would pull it off.”
Deodath Harrikissoon of First Citizens and Lee Hay of CITI are unbeaten so far in this four-part athletic series - Harrikissoon in the male walk and Hay as a female runner.
Their victories put them in a good position to take the full series especially if they can maintain winning in the last event. Natasha David of Republic Bank is enjoying her second win in this four-part series.
“My training has been harder this year. I expected more of a challenge but it was not there,” said Deodath Harrikissoon after the race.
One good thing about these three events it allows a participant in the series to gauge their performance, as persons prepare for the culminating event - The CariFin Cross Country which take place on June 8 at the Sevilla Golf Course, Couva.
This is the 23rd edition of the CariFin Games and the main purposes of these games is to promote health and fitness within the financial services sector of the Caribbean, as well as encouraging camaraderie, friendly rivalry, friendship and a platform to showcase athletics and sporting excellence.
The Organising Committee have extended their gratitude to Blue Waters for being “The Official Water” for CariFin Games for their generous support.
The nine teams participating in CariFin Games this year are - CITI, First Citizens, Guardian Group, IBL Bank, Republic Bank, RBC, Sagicor, Scotiabank and Unit Trust Corporation.
For more information about CariFin games, persons can check out www.carifinonline.com or send an e-mail to wayneroberts445@gmail.com, or even call 487-9487.
Carifin Games Chancellor Hill Results (groups in brackets) -
Male Runners - 1. Rashad Blenman (Guardian Group) 14:50.7; 2.John Donaldson (First Citizens) 15.05.1; 3.Jean-Marc De Boulet (Sagicor) 15.35.3.
Female Runners - 1.Lee Hay (CITI) 18:41.1; 2.Susan Russell (RBC Bank) 19:59.6; 3.Simone Balkisissoon (Sagicor) 20:17.8.
Male Walkers - 1.Deodath Harrikissoon (First Citizens) 20.38.7; 2.Clement Jubrajsingh (RBC Bank) 22:42.8; 3.Terrance Worrel (RBL Bank) 23:33.8.
Female Walkers - 1.Natasha David (RBL) 11.01.0; 2.Roxanne James (First Citizens) 11.32.0; 3.Judy Alexander (Sagicor) 25.26.6.