media_artricles :: 2018

Pan, fun and run at Emancipation 5K

SHURLAN Williams dethroned Kelvin Johnson on Wednesday to win the 16th annual Walke Street Emancipation Committee Freedom Run 5K in Sangre Grande. Williams crossed the finish line in 16 minutes and 25 second, to beat an impressive field and claim the $700 first prize. Settling for second place just three seconds behind was Guyana's Kelvin Johnson (16:28) who received $400. In third place was Nicholas Romany (16:38) who copped $300.

Top long distance runner Tonya Nero was in a league of her own in the female division, outclassing the field to prevail in 19 minutes and 58 seconds. Rounding off the top three were Chantel Lemaitre (22:05) and Alyssa Lockhart (23:17). The cash prizes were the same for the female runners.

The event attracted a large number of participants and featured an entertaining performance from Panorama semi-finalist Jay Notes Steel Orchestra alongside Hilltoppers. The youthful band was well received by those in attendance with one couple beginning to dance to their rendition of Voice's Soca Monarch winner Year for Love.

A heavy downpour delayed the prize-giving but it was another successful year for one of the east region's top 5K events.

Freedom Run results:

Male Open

• 1. Shurlan Williams 16:25
• 2. Kelvin Johnson 16:28
• 3. Nicholas Romany 16:38

Female Open

• 1. Tonya Nero 19:58
• 2. Chantel Lemaitre 22:05
• 3. Alyssa Lockhart 23:17

Largest group – Sweaters touring team

Age group winner

• 5-9 male – Micah Eudovique
• 5-9 female – Chennai Moore
• 10-12 male – Jousha Gonzales
• 10-12 female – Hannah Heath
• 13-16 male – Kareem Ramjohn
• 13-16 female – Brineal Paponnette
• 17-25 male – Anthony Phillip
• 17-25 female – Nicole Agard
• 26-35 male – Francois Joseph
• 26-35 female – Mellisa Poliah-Lockhart
• 36-45 male – Lionel Dandrade
• 36-45 female – Shardie Mahabir
• 46-55 male – Oneil Paponnette
• 46-55 female – Allison Thomas
• 56-65 male – Aldwyn King
• 56-65 female – Suzzannah Joefield
• 66 and over male – Anthony Bruin
• 66 and over female – Shirley Hazzard

Youngest participant – Chennai Moore (5 years)

Oldest participant – Sarran Hanooman (81years)

Fastest pacewalker – Dennisford Pajsee

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