It’s been almost four decades since Guyana won its lone medal, a bronze at the 1980 Olympics in Russia courtesy of then bantamweight boxer, Michael Parris.
I might be caught up in the euphoria of the moment but Daniel Williams, a World Youth 400m silver medalist who set new national U-18 records in the 100, 200 and 400m has been anointed by this writer to become one of the best athletes Guyana has ever seen.
Williams, the youngest ever Guyanese to run sub 47 for the quarter mile event (46.72s) has much room for improvement. Over time, his technique will improve as will his strength and speed, all of which are impressive now at this level. If the 17-year old Linden native can make those improvements incrementally over the next few years and remain healthy, who knows what he will be able to accomplish.
