Doris wants to get more athletes involved in athletics

National triple jump record holder, Troy Doris (fourth from right) pose for a photo along with members of his family, GOA head, K Juman-Yassin, AAG president, Aubrey Hutson and Chef-De-Mission, Garfield Wiltshire.

US based, Troy Doris, Guyana’s best bet to medal at the Olympic Games this August is currently here enjoying the Golden Jubilee Independence celebrations with his family.

But when the number three world ranked triple jumper returns to his training base in Chicago in five days, his sole focus is to leave a lasting impression on local athletes and at the Games in Rio De Janiero, Brazil.

These and other details were discussed yesterday at Olympic House where the 27-year old was