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Guyana contingent heads to St. Lucia for CARICOM 10K Road Race

By Staff Editor Fri, July 3 2026, 2:06 AM GMT-4

Part of the contingent travelling to St. Lucia to compete in the CARICOM 10K Road Race.

Guyana’s national athletics contingent departed for St. Lucia yesterday, to compete in the CARICOM 10K Road Race, scheduled for July 5.

The Athletics Association of Guyana has extended best wishes to the team, which will represent the country at the regional event. The contingent will be managed by Tyrone Smith and includes Cleveland Thomas, who will serve as athlete/coach, along with Odida Parkinson, Atoya Harvey and Jelisa Wright.

The CARICOM 10K and 5K Run/Walk is held to promote regional unity, health, wellness and community participation. Organisers have also called on participants, volunteers, sponsors and officials to cooperate fully to ensure a safe and successful event.

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