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GUYANA CHRONICLE Thursday, August 10, 2017
Linden’s international stars on show this weekend at Boyce/Jefford Classic VIII LINDENERS will get the chance to see their international standout athletes, Daniel Williams and Chantoba Bright perform in the community this weekend, when they represent Upper Demerara at the Kares Engineering Inc. Boyce and Jefford Track and Field Classic VIII set for the Mackenzie Sports Club ground. The two athletes among others, representing the Upper Demerara Club under coach Johnny Gravesande, will be performing on the biggest stage at home since their rise to international stardom after winning several medals. The athletes have never performed against Guyana’s best senior athletes in Linden since gaining acclaimed medals
at varying regional and inter-
Daniel Williams
national meets. The Linden
community is eager to see its star athletes on show at home against Guyana’s best athletes. Williams is an International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) World Junior silver medallist, which he claimed in Kenya recently. Apart from that, Williams has silver medals from the South American Youth and Junior Championships on separate occasions. He would have also had a CARIFTA Games silver medal had he not stepped on the line in the race, which forced a disqualification. Williams showed huge character when he rebounded from that misfortune to ascend to being the second best junior quarter-miler in the world. Lindeners will have their
Proteas captain Faf-du Plessis stops just short of endorsing Gibson LONDON, England (CMC) – South Africa captain Faf du Plessis says he has received “positive feedback” about Ottis Gibson, as speculation over the Barbadian becoming the next Proteas coach continued to intensify.
“I have asked the England team for their thoughts on Ottis, and they’ve given me positive feedback,” du Plessis said. “I believe players are good judges, and will be honest with their reflections on a guy (and whether) he’ll
Former West Indies head coach Ottis Gibson is tipped to take over South Africa.
Media reports in recent weeks have tipped Gibson, currently the England bowling coach, to replace Russell Domingo in the position and du Plessis said he heard nothing but good reports about the 48-year-old from the England players.
work as a head coach. “They’ve said some really good, positive things about him. Personally, if he is going to be the guy, we have to get to learn about each other first.” Domingo has led South Africa for nearly four years
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but his contract ended following the recent four-Test series against England which the Proteas lost 3-1. And while the South African has indicated his interest in continuing in the role, it has been widely reported that Cricket South Africa has already identified Gibson. du Plessis said he had already discussed the matter with CSA but it was up to them to make the final decision. “There were conversations,” he said. “I just gave my input, where I said I think Russell is doing a good job at the moment … but if there is someone who can challenge the team more, by all means go and look who’s out there. “That decision will only be made, as far as I know, when it gets to the board.” Gibson led West Indies for four years before he was abruptly fired by Cricket West Indies, on the eve of a Test and oneday series against touring Bangladesh in 2014. During his tenure, the Windies nabbed their first-ever Twenty20 World Cup title in 2012 before reaching as far as the semi-finals in the 2014 edition. Gibson, who served as England’s fast bowling coach prior to taking up the position with West Indies, rejoined the set-up in 2015.
opportunity to see this outstanding athlete against some of the country’s best on home soil for the first time since his
from the Police and Army, who are registered in full force for the events with their top athletes, including Davin Fraser,
Chantoba Bright
global ranking. Williams is expected to compete in the International Men’s 200m and the 400m at the Boyce and Jefford Classic this weekend. He will have a stern test
Akeem Stewart. However, Williams has proved to be a strong competitor under pressure. In addition, jumps ace Bright has emerged as a top candidate in the International Women’s Long Jump and
the Triple Jump events in Guyana. Her performances internationally have so far landed her four CARIFTA Games medals - one gold, two silver and bronze. Bright also has medals from the South American Junior Championships and was the other athlete on the two-member team to Kenya. Linden gets the opportunity to see Bright attempt to shine among her senior counterparts. With scholarship offers at colleges in the United States on the table for both athletes, it could be the last time they perform at home at a mega meet. What is certain is that they, among others, are expected to hold their own at the MSC ground this weekend. The Boyce and Jefford Track and Field Classic VIII is sponsored by Kares Engineering Inc., Ansa McAl under its Lucozade and STAG Beer brands, National Sports Commission, Guyana Tourism Authority, Red Wing Shoes at VSH United, R&D Engineering, Mohammed’s Enterprise and K&B Mining.
China’s Gong ends long wait for shot put gold
Lijiao Gong of China celebrates winning gold with silver medallist Anita Marton of Hungary (L) and bronze medallist Michelle Carter of the U.S. (R).
LONDON, England (Reuters) - China’s Gong Lijiao ended her long wait for a global outdoor title when she won the shot put gold medal at the World Championships yesterday, utterly dominating the competition. The 28-old-year had won five silver and bronze medals at the World Championships and Olympics but gold had always eluded her until a chilly, wet night at the London Olympic stadium. Gong made light of the conditions as she broke 19 metres with five of her six
attempts and won with a fifth throw of 19.94 metres. There were only two other throws over 19 metres - Anita Marton’s final effort of 19.49 which won silver for the Hungarian and American Michelle Carter’s third throw of 19.14 which took bronze. “It’s a very special moment for me. Of course, the rain affected the competition and that is the reason we didn’t go past 20 metres tonight,” Gong said. “ I am glad to show all the hard work I’ve done
in the past with this gold medal.” Gong first appeared on the scene as an 18-year-old at the 2007 World Championships where she finished seventh. She won Olympic bronze in Beijing in 2008 and silver in London in 2012 as well as world silver in Beijing two years ago. Gong was agonisingly close to ending that run in Beijing when she threw 20.30m in the opening round but lost out to Germany’s Christina Schwanitz by seven centimetres.