Athletes happy for synthetic track but…..

The proposed entrance to the synthetic track at Leonora.

By Treiston Joseph

Athletes, some of whom will compete on Guyana’s first synthetic track to be erected at Leonora and which is expected to be completed some time next year are happy with the latest development but have some reservations.

The track is an initiative of the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport and has a projected cost of $124.9m.
The Class Two, Category 5 track will be similar to the track used for the 2009 Berlin World Championships where Jamaica’s sprint sensation Usain Bolt established new 100 and 200m world records.

Phase one which entails the laying of the