Record-breaking Morgan wins Suriname 10k race

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Distance queen Alika Morgan broke her own record on the first leg of the Suriname 10k road race last week.
Morgan, known for her ability to keep a steady pace, ran a time of 39 minutes, 30 seconds to eclipse her own record of 39:57s in the 10k event.
“I think my performance was great; I did a lot of work for it and now I’m looking forward to Independence Day run,” Morgan told Guyana Times International Sport.

Alika Morgan (left) and Samuel Kaiton pose with their trophy and medal respectively
Alika Morgan (left) and Samuel Kaiton pose with their trophy and medal respectively

Meanwhile, Guyana had a one, two and three sweep when Cleveland Forde, Kelvin Johnson and Lionel D’ Andradre took first, second and third respectively in the male category.
Samuel Kaiton out of the Rupununi area was also in the mix, taking the third spot in the junior aspect of the event.
“I think my preparation for the race was good and I think my race was good too,” Kaiton stated.
Morgan and Kaiton also expressed thanks to their sponsors for supporting them throughout the venture.

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