Guyana’s elite athletes set to shine at national Track and Field Championships

The Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG) will officially kick off its highly anticipated National Seniors Athletics Championship today, June 27, at the National Track & Field Facility, West Coast Demerara.

The three-day marquee event, which runs until Sunday, June 29, will see the country’s top senior athletes battling for supremacy in various track and field events.

Day one action begins this evening at 17:30 hrs with distance and field events setting the tone.

The Women’s 5000m Final and the Men’s 10,000m Final headline the long-distance races, while the Triple Jump and Shot Put for both male and female athletes will open the field competitions.

Sprinters will get their first taste of action with the 100m heats for men and women starting at 18:45 hrs.

Saturday’s full-day schedule promises fireworks from start to finish.

The morning session will feature high-stakes finals in the 100m and 1500m events, as well as the sprint hurdles, 100m hurdles for women and 110m hurdles for men.

Field event highlights include the High Jump for women and the Men’s Discus Throw.

In the afternoon, the energy ramps up with the 3000m Steeplechase, 400m finals, and the much-anticipated 4x100m relays.

On the final day, Sunday, the championship culminates with more sprinting showdowns and middle-distance races.

Highlights include the 200m and 800m finals for both men and women, as well as the demanding 400m hurdles. The day will also showcase technical field events such as the Javelin and Long Jump.

The competition will conclude with the 4x400m relays, traditionally a fan favorite and a true test of team strength and stamina.

Athletes from across Guyana will vie for national glory, personal bests, and potential qualification for upcoming international meets.

The championship is expected to attract talent from clubs nationwide, providing a crucial platform for elite and emerging athletes to shine.

The AAG encourages fans, families, and sports enthusiasts to come out and support Guyana’s best at what promises to be an exciting weekend of athletics at its finest.

DAY 1 FRIDAY 27/06/2025
NO.	Time	Events	Time	Events
1	17:30hrs	5000m Females Final	17:30hrs	Triple jump Females Final Shot Males Final
2	18:00hrs	10,000m Males Final	18:00hrs	Triple jump Males Final Shot Females Final
3	18:45hrs	100m Females Heats 100m Males Heats	nil	Nil
DAY 2 SATURDAY 28/06/2025
SESSION 1
1 2	10:00 hrs 10:10 hrs	100m Females Final 100m Males Final	10:00hrs	High jump Females Final Discus Males Final
3 4	10:30 hrs 10:45 hrs	1500m Females Final 1500m Males Final
5 6	11:00 hrs 11:15 hrs	100m H Females Final 110m H Males Final
7	11:30 hrs	400m Females Heats 400m Males Heats
SESSION 2
8   9 10 11 12	13:00hrs   14:00hrs 14:15hrs 14:45hrs 15:00hrs	3000m Steeplechase Males Final 400 m Females Final 400m Males Final 4x100m Females Final 4x100m Males Final	13:00hrs	High jump Males Final Discus Females Final
DAY 3 SUNDAY 29/06/2025
SESSION 1
1 2	11:00hrs 11:15hrs	200m Females Heats 200m Males Heats	10:00hrs	Javelin females Final Long jump Females Final
3 4	11:30hrs 11:45hrs	800m Females Final 800m Males Final
5	12:00hrs 12:10hrs	400m H Females Final 400m H Males Final
SESSION 2
1	13:00hrs	5000m Males	13:00hrs	Javelin Males Final Long jump Males Final
3 4	13:30hrs 13:45hrs	200m Females Final 200m Males Final
5	14:30hrs 14:45hrs	4x400m Females Final 4x400m Males Final

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