Mae’s Athletics Club place second at Barbados Relay Fair

A six-member team from Mae’s Secondary School turned in a creditable performance to place second in the club and institute category of the annual Barbados Relay Fair held Saturday on the island.

The Guyanese team, led by 14-year-old Salim Azeez who captured silver in the under 15 Shot Put had a tough task of competing against older and more seasoned athletes.

The six member Mae’s team with Manager/Coach Alisha Fortune at centre.

The female team which included Manager/Coach Alisha Fortune, stormed their way to bronze in the women’s 4×100 and 4x400m races despite fielding a team of mostly junior athletes in the open category.

The medal winning team comprised Nattie Najab, Kristina Cheeks, Kim Chand and Fortune.

In the men’s Shot Put, Alexander Fiedtkou placed sixth while Kristina Cheeks failed to medal in the under 20 & Open Discus throws for women.