George shines at World Athletics Day meet

Cassey George

Cassey George lived up to expectations in the distance arena as Athletics Association of Guyana celebrated World Athletics Day with a track and field championship for junior athletes at the Police Sports Club ground, Eve Leary, yesterday.

George, the 2013 CARIFTA Games 1500m gold medalist, impressed with a phenomenal run in the girls U-16 1000m.

The Lindener, who attends Wismar/Christiansburg Secondary School, clocked 3:40.00 seconds while her namesake and schoolmate, Cassie Kirton clocked 4:00 seconds for