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Nero, Reyes win Nestle 5K

National female distance runner, Tonya Nero, powered to victory in the 2015 Nestle Health Fair and 5K event which ran off around the Queen’s Park Savannah, Port-of-Spain, on Saturday.

Nero, who currently holds the National record in the 5,000m and 10,000m events, strolled to a comfortable win in 18 minutes, 12 seconds ahead of a packed field of competitors and enthusiasts who came out in support of the health initiative. She beat to the line eventual runner-up Christelle Laurent (18:54.98) and third placed finisher Christiana Laurent (19:15.21) respectively.

In the male division, Livan Luque Reyes captured top honours as he maintained a quick pace to win in a golden time of 14:22.22, over two minutes ahead of the next finisher. There was no competition for Reyes who blew away the field which included silver medallist George Smith (16:43.30) and bronze receiver Collin Perreira (16:46.71).

And in the Disabled division, a category specially catering for physically challenged participants, Justin Garcia crossed the finish line in first place. Following the 5K, participants went straight into a “cool down” aerobics segment. Prizes from hosts Nestle and sponsors Young Men Christian Association (YMCA) and Guardian Life were then distributed to the event’s winners.

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