Protest and hunger strike mar championships…Three sprint triples recorded

Letitia Myles comfortably crosses the finish line in the girl’s under-20 200 metres to record her sprint triple.

By Treiston Joseph and Emmerson Campbell

Three sprint triples were recorded at the 51st edition of the National Schools Athletics, Cycling and Swimming Championships yesterday at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence amidst drama, protests and a hunger strike. 

Jevina Sampson was the first to record a sprint triple in the female under-14 category after capturing the 100 metres on Thursday.

The 13-year old from North Georgetown ran away with the 400 metres earlier in the day with a record