V..I.Pace Runners Bulletin # 1-4-08 Children line-up for their 1st Road Race of the new year
After and exciting and competitive cross-country season ending in November, the top children who participate in these races took part in the 20th Annual Children Race which traditionally starts at the beginning of the Children’s Parade. This race on the road along the festival parade route was exciting to watch and very competitive. The first place finisher (race was for boys and girls 13 and under and under 10 years of age) was Jamie Harper from Wilmington, Deleware. It was his first race in St. Croix and his time was 2 minutes and 25 seconds. Malique Smith of the St.Croix Track Club, the winner of the under 10 division last year, move up in the age grouping and chopped nearly a minute of his time in the 2007 race finishing second in 2:29. Evan Wareheim of Country Day School was third in 3:13.
Karen Dascent of The Jr. Barracudas Track Club was the first place female 13 and under, her time was 2:45; Jazmine Willock of the St.Croix Track Club was second in 2:58.
It was a very tight race for the under 10 boys as Barthtelemy Peter and Rodney Griffin SCTC cross the finish line together resulting in an official tie for first place in 2:59; De Quan Daniel of the Hounds and Foxes Track Club and came across next with a time of 3:05 followed by Crispin Shakeem of Eulalie Rivera Elementary School in 3:11.
Mikaella Smith of the St.Croix Track Club took first place for girls under ten with a time of 3:00; Stephaney Mathew of SCTC was second in 3:05 and Aniqua Benders of SCTC was third in 3:15.
The Finishers Boys 13 and Under
1.Jamie Harper, Wilmington, Deleware 2:25; 2. Malique Smith, SCTC 2:29; 3. Evan Wareheim, CDS 3:13
The Finishers Boys Under 10
1.Barthtelemy Peter HFTC 2:59; 1. (tie) Rodney Griffin SCTC 2:59; 2. D’ Quan Daniel, HFTC 3:05; 3. Shakeem Crispin ERES 3:11; 4. Jackson Ronald Mill Valley, California 4:16; 5. Jamanie Daley EREC 3:14
The Finisher Girls 13 and Under
1.Karen Dascent JBTC 2:45; 2. Jazmine Willock SCTC 2:58
The Finishers Girls Under 10
1.Mikela Smith SCTC 3:00; 2.Stefany Mathew SCTC 3:05; 3. Aniqua Benders SCTC 3:15; 4. Dominique Willock, SCTC 3:24; 5. Yudelka Acevedo SCTC 3:39; 6. Cora Wareheim, CDS 4:32
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2007
In the Children’s Race held on Friday, Nine year old Malique Smith dominated the Children Race to take first place in 2:28; Felix Navarro was second in 2:32 and Christoph Wilson was third in 2:59. For the girls Karen Durant was the first with a time of 2:41; Jazmine Willock was second in 2:47; Zhondra Carty was third in 2:51.
Finishers High School Girls 3Kings Mile
1.Jessica James 6:02; 2. Karissa Cave 6:47; 3. Kayanne Cave 7:44
Finishers Senior Male
1.Teddy Seymour 5:49; 2. Will Franks 6:08; 3. Neville Peters 9:31
Finishers Masters Female
1.Bina Gario 6:54; 2. Cat Franks 8:46; 3. Lisa Brown 9:30
For immediate release January 6 2006
Charley and Thomas go 1-2 for girls 8 year-old Malique Smith lead the boys in the annual Children Race…Vieques visitors show strength with high placing…
Wyn Charley and Khra Thomas of the Hounds and Foxes Track Club almost tied at the finish for the overall victory in the Children Race in Frederiksted to kick-off the Children’s Day Parade with Charley wining in 2 minutes and 36 seconds for the 800 meter run down King St. and the parade route; Thomas was second just hundreds of a second later. Wildallys Hiro Arillan of Vieques, Puerto Rico was third in 2:39; Andrea Wynter of the HFTC was fourth in 2:47 and Kran Dascent of the Burnley Dragons Track Club was fifth and the first place finisher for girls under 10 years old in 3:03.
Eight year old Malique Smith, of the BDTC was the top male runner with a time of 2:40; Mariano Marcelino of Vieques was second in 2:42; Salier Miro was third in 2:45; and Dennis Vanterpool was fourth in 4:39.
The Finishers Male:
1.Malique Smith Burnley Dragons Track Club 2:40; 2. Mariano Marcelins Vieques, Puerto Rico 2:42; 3. Salier Miro Vieques PR 2:45; 4. Dennis Vanterpool HFTC 4:39
The Finishers Female Under 13
1.Wyn Charley HFTC 2:36; 2. Khra Thomas HFTC 2:36; 3. Wildllys Hiro Arillan Vieque PR 2:39; 4. Andrea Wynter HFTC 2:47; 5. Isa Santos Vieques PR 2:59; 6. Jazmine Willocks HFTC 3:13; 7. Vielka White HFTC 3:16
The Finishers Female Under 10
1.Karen Dascent BDTC 3:03; 2. Mariangely Miro Vieques PR 3:05; 3. Shamiyah Burke HFTC 3:31; 4. Milaela Smith BDTC 3:31; 5. Stephanie Mathews BDTC 4:02; 6. Josiris Vega Vieques PR 4:15
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For immediate release January 7, 2005
Thomas Wins The Children Race at Start of Annual Parade
Ten year old Khyra Thomas of the Hounds & Foxes Track Club was the first place finisher in the 18th Annual Children Race on Saturday in Frederiksted with a time of 3 minutes and 6 seconds over the half-mile distance down King Street. Three fourths of the way, nine year old Jazmine Willock moved into second place ahead of the early leader Sydney Rogers to finish second in 3:12 to Rogers 3:13 to make a Hounds and Foxes sweep of the first three places.
Seven year old Johnathon Doward of the Heatwave Track Club was the first place male with a time of 3:33; Jamal Brewester was second in 3:54 and Dennis Vanterpool was third in 4:50 for a Heatwave sweep of the three places for boys.
Tomorrow the 3Kings Mile will be held at the start of the Adult Parade at 10am at Claude O. Markoe School.
800 meters
Even the Governor was Impressed...
The Children Race....
01/02/04 Frederiksted, St. Croix, Virgin Islands--At the corner of King and Fisher Streets in Frederiksted and 800 meters away is the Review Stand for the annual Crucian Festival Parade and the finish of the annual Children Race and the 3Kings Mile (takes place the next day). A select group lined up for the 17th running the Children Race with hundreds of parade watchers taking notice as the festivities began. The Governor and Lt. Governor arrived just in time to see the finish and to present signed certificates to the fine young runners.
Thirteen year-old Hansel Estapan of John H. Woodson Junior High School ran a masterful race as he broke away early with absolutely perfect form to win in 2 minutes and 24 seconds. His teammate, Jose Reyes was second in 2:28. Allison Peter, eleven years old with the V.I.Express Track Club, also with an excellent performance, was the first place girl finisher and third overall with a time of 2:30; Mackiesh Taylor of the Junior Barracudas Track Club was second in 2:36; Andrea Wynter, Hounds and Foxes Track Club was third in 2:48; Sydnei Rogers, Hounds and Foxes TC was fourth in 3:06; Cheynae Rogers, Hounds and Foxes TC was fifth in 3:17. Khyra Thomas, Hounds and Foxes TC was the first place 9 and under finisher in 3:17 and Vielka White, V.I. Express TC was second in 3:17.
The 3Kings Mile starts at 11am at the Claude O. Markoe School. The race is open to all with awards to overall male and female finishers and age groups winners.
Children Race Results
Male Finishers
01/03/03 Christiansted, St. Croix, Virgin Islands--1.Miguel Miranda,John Woodson Jr.High School 2:43.39; 2. Dahrielson D'Paula, JWJHS 2:47.26; 3.Christopher Gonzalez, AYSO 2:48.39; 4. Alex Nissman, AYSO 3:01.07; 5.Diamond Bishop,AYSO 3:11.93; 6.Ali Van Gurp, AYSO 3:14.71; 7.John Bingham,AYSO 3:24.31; 8.Lesly Bishop, AYSO 3:25.46; 9.Jean-Paul Antoine AYSO 3:34.56
Female Finishers
1.Chelcie Goldman, AYSO 3:11.33; 2.Alexandra Elizee, AYSO 3:17.02; 3.Ashley Megahy AYSO 3:25.74; 4.Allison Peter, Church of God Holiness 3:29.80; 5.Zaudite Kaza 3:32.10; 6.Chelsea Rowe, AYSO 3:50.81; 7.Carty Schuster, AYSO 3:53.29; 8.Carisma Bishop, AYSO 4:02.82; 9.Brin Goldman, AYSO 4:08.11; 10.Alexandra Worede, AYSO 4:08.42; 11.Olga Sanden, AYSO 4:08.82; 12.Jazman Willock 4:22.22; 13.Ashlie Walker, AYSO 5:20.00; Nadia Subnaik, AYSO 5:25.00
The Finishers Boys 13 and Under
1.Miguel Miranda 2:43.34; 2.Dahrielson D’Paula 247.26; 3.Christopher Gonzalez 2::48.39; 4.Alex Nissman 3:01.07; 4.Diamond Bishop 3:11.93; 5.Ali Van Gurp 3:14.71; 6.John Bingham 3:24.31; 7.Lesly Bishop 3:25.46; 8.Jean-Paul Antoine 3:34.56
The Finishers Girls 13 and Under
1.Chelcie Goldman 3:11.33; 2.Alexandra Elizee 3:17.02; 3.Ashley Megahy 3:25.74. 4.Allison Peter 3:29.80; 5.Zaudite Kaza 3:22.10; 6.Chelsea Rowe 3:50.81; 7.Carty Schuster 3:53.29; 8.Alexandra Worede 4:08.42; 9.Olga Sanden 4:08.82; 10.Ashlie Walker 5:20.00; 11.Nadia Subnaik 5:25.00
Finishers Girls 9 and Under
1.Carissma Bishop 4:02.82; 2.Brin Goldman 4:08.11; 3.Jazmin Willocks 4:22.22
Annual Children Race kicks-off Three Kings Festival
01/05/01 Christiansted, St. Croix, Virgin Islands---Thomas Morton was the first place finnisher in the Annual Children Race held at the start of the Children's Parade in Christiansted, St.Croix, his time was 2 minutes 37 seconds as he edged out J'Kinde Goodwin who was second in 2:39. Jnuru Goodwin was first in the under 10 category and third overall in 2:50; Calvin Dascent was fourth in 2:55 and Alex Bradbury was second in the under 10 category in 3:14.
Andrea Russell was the first female in 2:58; Chelsie Goldman was second and first in the under 10 category in 3:30; Samantha Smith was third in 3:41; Angelica Dascent was fourth in 3:50 and Jsshra Goodwin was fifth in 4:02.
The Finishers Male: 1. Travas Morton 2:57.10; 2. J'Kinde Goodwin 2:39.44; 3. Jnuru Goodwin 2:50.70; 4. Calvin Dascent 2:55.44; 5. Alex Bradbury 3:14.75; 6. Barrett Botkin 3:20.91; 7. Angelo Galiber 4:16.50; 8. Sam McKinley 6:04.39
The Finishers Female: 1. Andrea Russell 2:58.66; 2. Chelsie Goldman 3:30.49; 3. Samantha Smith 3:41.38; 4. Angelicia Dascent 3:50.54; 5. Jsshra Goodwin 4:02.84; 6. Nicole Galiber 4:20.74; 7. Brin Goldman 4:34.36; 8. Ashley Douglas 4:59.42
The next race on the V.I. Pace Schedule is the Three Kings Mile on Saturday January 6 at 11:00 A.M. from the Charles Harwood Hospital to the Scale House on King St.
Results The Children Race 2000 Frederiksted
01/07/00 Frederiksted, St. Croix, Virgin Islands--Miles Lowman and Jawana Goodwin were the male and female victors in the annual V.I.Pace Runners "Children Race", at the start of the Children's Parade in Frederiksted on Friday. Thirteen year old Lowman took the lead early in the half-mile race and won with an excellent time of 2 minutes and 10 seconds. Jawana Goodwin, also 13 led the girls across the finish line at Fort Frederik, down King St., the St.Croix Festival parade route. Morgan Locke was the second male finisher in 2:20; Shelby Cruz was the female finisher in 2:37; Travis Morton was the third male in 2:41; 6 year old Nicole Galiber was the third female in 4:50.
The Finishers Male:
Place Name: Time Age Organization
1. Miles Andre Loman 2:10.34 13 Good Hope School
2. Morgan Locke 2:20.69 13 Good Hope School
3. Travis Morton 2:41.81 13 V.I. Express Track Club
4. Jkendai Goodwin 2:42.21 11 St.Croix Track Club
5. Jnuru Goodwin 2:43.24 8 St.Croix Track Club
6. Devin Locke 2:43.77 11 Good Hope School
7. Tyson Henderson 3:29.34 9 Team Henderson
8. Raphael Henderson 3:32.09 11 Team Henderson
9. Alex Bradbury 3:44.10 5
10. Alfredo Henderson 3:45.60 11 Team Henderson
11. Jordon Henderson 3:46.12 7 Team Henderson
12. Angelo Galiber 3:55.10 7 Good Hope School
13.Dallas Henderson 3:59.20 9 Team Henderson
The
Finishers Female:
Place
Time Age Organization
1. Jawana Goodwin 2:20.69 13 St.Croix Track Club
2. Nicole Galiber 4:50.02 6
3. Zarah Henderson 4:53.10 6 Team Henderson
Results--V.I.Pace Runners--Annual--The Children RaceChristiansted, St.Crioix, V.I.
01/01/99 Christiansted, St. Croix, Virgin Islands--Miles Andre-Loman of the V.I. Express Track Club, took the first place medal with an outstanding time of 2 minutes and 25 seconds in the annual Children Race of Friday at the start of the Children's Parade in Christiansted. The small field of runners were tight through the 400 meter mark with Loman and Jawana Goodwin, of the St. Croix Track Club and the first place female with a race time of 2:29.18. leading the way. Morgan Lock of Good Hope School was the second male in 2:43.28; Howard O'Bryan of V.I. Express was third in 2:43.79. Evalise Gomez of Arthur Richards Jr.High School, the winner the past two years, was the second female in 2:37.37; Shelby Cruz was third in 3:14.03.
The Finishers Male:
Place: Name: Time: Age: Organization
1. Miles Andre-Loman 2:25.99 12 Barracudas Track Club
2. Morgan Locke 2:43.28 12 Good Hope School
3. Howard H. O'Bryhan 2:43.79 13 V.I. Express Track Club
4. Michael Dampier 2:51.23 9 V.I. Express Track Club
5. J'Kendai Goodwin 2:56.48 10 St. Croix Track Club
6. Copley Evans 3:14.03 9 V.I.Express Track Club
7. Jnuru Goodwin 3:17.62 7 St.Croix Track Club
8. Nicholas Goldman 5:37.22 9 Country Day School
The Finishers Female:
Place: Name: Time: Age: Organization
1. Jawana Goodwin 2:29.18 12 St.Croix Track Club
2. Evalise Gomez 2;37.37 13 Arthur Richards Jr. High
3. Shelby Cruz 3:14.03 10 Barracudas Track Club
4. Ahria O'Bryan 3:23.69 11 V.I.Express Track Club
5. Chelcie Goldman 4:07.19 7 Country Day School
6. Brin Goldman 5:37.69 3 Child World Pre-School
13 and Under Boys
1. Miles Andre-Loman
1. Morgan Locke
2. Howard H.O'Bryan
13 and Under Girls
1. Jawana Goodwin
2. Evalise Gomez
3. Ahria O'Bryan
10 and Under Boys
1. Michael Dampier
2. J'Kendai Goodwin
3. Jnuru Goodwin
10 and Under Girls
1. Shelby Cruz
2. Chelcie Goldman
3. Brin Goldman
Results The Children Race 1998 Frederiksted
01/02/98 Frederiksted, St. Croix, Virgin Islands--Adrian Durant and Evelise Gomez showed why they most probably will become the Virgin Islands elite runners, when today they set Virgin Islands national age records for the 800 meter distance, "The Children Race" in Frederiksted.
Durant of the Hounds and Foxes Track Club, coached by Charles Golphin, stopped the clock 2 minutes flat to become the fastest thirteen-year old ever to run that fast in the V.I. Gomez, of the V.I. Express Track Club, coached by Raymond Stevens, a twelve years old, surpassed her own race and course record to finish first for females and second in the race overall with an excellent time of 2 minutes 20 seconds.
Reuben Gomez, the younger brother of Evelise, finished second for the boys in 2:22.80; Aaron George was third in 2:53.81; Copley Evans was fourth in 2:55.44; Delroy Byron was fifth in 3:06.37.
Jawana Goodwin, of the St. Croix Track Club, coached by Cipriani Phillip was the second girl in 2:23.90; Cassilda Jhero was third in 2:30.23; Ifama Francis fourth in 2:53.39 and Dallas Henderson fifth in 4:21.43.
The finishers Boys:
Place: Name: Time: Age:
1. Adrian Durant 2:00.56 13
2. Reuben Gomez 2:22.80 11
3. Aaron George 2:53.81 13
4. Copley Evans 2:55.44 8
5. Delroy Byron 3:06.37 12
6. J' Kendai Goodwin 3:07.60 9
7. Jnuru Goodwin 3:11.86 7
8. Dumau Iles 3:18.69 8
9. Andrew James 3:37.95 9
10. Oswald James 3:46.29 7
11. Eugene Briscoe 3:53.92 9
12. Dumaray Iles 3:56.62 5
13. Tyson Henderson 4:00.75 7
14. Raphael Henderson 4:10.12. 9
15. Alfredo Henderson 4:10.27 9
16. Esron George 4:21.43 9
17. Jourdan Henderson 4:45.88 7
The Finishers Girls:
Place: Name: Time: Age:
1. Evelise Gomez 2:20.65 12
2. Jawana Goodwin 2:23.90 11
3. Cassilda Jhero 2:20.23 13
4. Ifama Francis 2:53.39 11
5. Dallas Henderson 4:21.43 7
6. Kayla Smith 5:19.50 3
7. Zarah Henderson 6:42.16 4
1997 Eleven year old Evelise Gomez of the V.I.Express Track Club performed the “Hat Trick” as she led the field of girls from ages 13 and under across the finish line in 2 minutes and 34 seconds just two seconds behind the overall winner Adrian Durant of the Hounds & Foxes Track Club in 2:32 and 2 seconds ahead of her big sister Xamara Gomez of the same club in 2:34. Evilyse has now won three road races in a row at distances of one mile and under: The St. Croix Metric Mile, The Children Race and The 3 Kings Mile.
Twelve year old Adrian Durant, known for his sprinting and jumping abilities, showed the festive crowed that he can run longer. His time of 2:32 is excellent for his age. Second was 10 year old Al Potter of the British Virgin Islands in 2:39; third was Michael Francis (11) V.I. Express Track Club; fourth was Rubin Gomez 2:49 (10) V.I.Express Track Club; fifth was Morgan Locke 2:50 (10) Good Hope School; sixth (Special Award) Jason Williams 3:10 (9) Country Day; seventh J’Kendai Goodwin 3:21 (8) Central Track Club; eigth Devon Locke 3:26 (8) Good Hope School; ninth Keith Conteh 4:09 (11); tenth (Special Award) Jnuru Goodwin 4:10 (5) Central Track Club; eleventh Nick Goldman 4:53 (7) Country Day; twelfth Kamal Russell 4:53 (10) Jets Track Club; thirteenth (Special Award) Chance Robke 11:42 (2) St. Croix Boys Club
Evelise Gomez 2:34 (11) V.I. Express Track Club outdistances her sister Xamara Gomez 2:36 (13) V.I.Express Track Club by a mere two seconds to win the girls race. Third was Jawana Goodwin in 2:42 (10) Central Track Club; fourth Kymalie Martin 3:47 (8); fifth Krystal Roach (Special Award) 4:23 (8) V.I. Express Track Club; sixth Andrea Russell 4:43 (8) Jets Track Club; seventh Chelcie Goldman (Special Award) 4:53 (5) Manor School; eigth Chantelle Green 4:54 (11) V.I. Express Track Club; ninth Tea Wittman (Special Award) 12:08 (3)
For Immediate Release
January 7, 1996
Results The Children Race
Thirty eight children ran in the annual “The Children Race” down King St. on Saturday before the start of the Children’s Parade. Seant Smith and Merle Charlery took the honors for first place for boys and girls respectively in the older category and Jason Williams and Micah Boyce led the younger participants. All the participants ranging from ages 4 to 13 with one participant, a 1 year old in a stroller, completed the half-mile course down King St. Christiansted.
9 to 13 year old finishers boys:
1. Seant Smith 2:37.45; 2. Lawrence Lockhart 2:38.19; 3. Adrian Durant 2:39.11; 4. Charlon Javis 2:42. 67; 5. Kieran Locke 2:45.15; 6. Nicholas Stover 7. Brandon Nicholas; 8. Malik Raphael; 9. Morgan Locke; 10. Joseph Nicholas; 11. Marlon Renny; 12. Allan Brady; 13. George Cannon III; 14. Norval Campbell; 15. Kashif Bryan;
8 and under boys:
1. Jason Williams 3:16.28; 2. Taiedo Smith 3:30.39; 3. Devon Locke 3:43.90; 4. Ade Raphael; 5. Nick Goldman; Stroler: Chance Robke
9 to 13 year old finishers girls:
1. Merle Charlery 2:41.30; 2. Chantelle Paul 2:45.43; 3. Kadina Harris 3:00.07; 4. Raisah Boyce 3:14.47; 5. Dana Smith 3:21.66; 6. Nailah Brady; 7. Akiah Boyce; 8. Nonet Raphael; 9. Kamali White;
8 and under girls:
1. Micah Boyce 3:42.30; 2. Shelby Cruz 4:28.37; 3. Sansara Cannon 4:36.30; 4. Evanna Abraham; 5. Chelsie Goldman; 6. Jai Raphael; 7. Andrea Russell