Giddings laps 5000m field at AAG’s Developmental Meet in Linden

Rupert Perry on his way to winning the men’s 100 metres event.

By Treiston Joseph

The Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG) Developmental Meet held at the Mackenzie Sports Club Ground, Linden last Sunday was brought to an abrupt end due to heavy rainfall.

After a late start the day’s activities got underway with the 5000 metres men’s event  where North American Central American and Caribbean (NACAC) Cross Country representative, Nathaniel Giddings, continued his fine form as he lapped the field winning in a time of 17:30.0s on a wet and soggy field with Owen Chin trailing some distance behind with 18:40.0s.

The first upset of the day came when double Carifta gold