Senior Speedsters Steal the Show at National Games

The Usain Bolt Sports Complex was alive with the roar of the crowd this weekend at the National Senior Games as the athletes set the track ablaze. 

The 400m races were a highlight, with familiar names and new stars emerging victorious. Former national sprint queen Amber Cumberbatch proved she’s still got it, winning the Women’s 40-44 category in a commanding 64.69 seconds. In the Men’s 40-44 race, Jude Clarke took the gold with a time of 55.06 seconds, leaving Kenroy Weeks and Jeremy Browne in his wake.

Thora Lorde dominated the Women’s 45-49 category, while Andrew Franklin mirrored her success in the Men’s race, clocking in at 57.50 seconds. Steven Kelleman and Shawn Wilkinson also impressed, both finishing under 60 seconds.

Jane Evelyn secured the win in the Women’s 50-54 category with a time of 75.42 seconds, while Gregg Ward edged out Ryan Best in a thrilling Men’s 50-54 race with a time of 65.88 seconds.

The victories continued to roll in for different age groups. Donna Blackman, Bradley Broomes, Yolanda Alleyne, Leith Daley, Atherley Burrowes, Paulette Broomes, Glindon Workman, Cecil Garnes, and Mark Norville all emerged triumphant in their respective Women’s and Men’s 400m races across the 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, and 80-84 age categories.

Winner of the women’s 75-79 cricket ball throw Alvina Thomas being watched by her fellow competitors as she throws this ball for 28.01m

The 1500m race provided a unique spectacle, with athletes from all age groups competing simultaneously. Phillipa Sylvester stole the show, lapping most of the competition and winning not just the race but also her individual category (40-44). Yolanda Alleyne displayed exceptional stamina, finishing second overall and first in the 60-64 category

In the Men’s 1500m, a strategic battle unfolded. Steven Kellman, who had patiently positioned himself mid-pack, made a decisive move in the final stretch, securing victory for himself (45-49) and leaving the rest of the competitors in his dust. Following Kellman was Bradley Broomes, who claimed both second place overall and the win in the 55-59 category. Terry Carrington, the initial pace setter, held on for third overall and second in the 45-49 category.

Caption: Sophia Mounter leading the way to the finish line in the women’s 60-64 100m