A golden leap

Guyana’s Troy Doris jubilates after winning gold in the men’s triple jump at Carrara Stadium during the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast, Australia, Saturday, April 14, 2018. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)
A golden leap: Guyana’s Troy Doris completes another jump on the way to winning the gold yesterday in the men’s triple jump at Carrara Stadium during the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast, Australia. President David Granger, in a statement issued by the Ministry of the Presidency last evening, extended congratulations to Doris and said the win has made every Guyanese exceedingly proud and demonstrates that with hard work and sacrifice great feats can be accomplished. He expressed his pride in Doris’ victory, while noting that his win gives the nation something to celebrate and endows each citizen with the pride of knowing that the Golden Arrowhead was flown high on the international stage. See story on back page (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)