June 25, 2007 – Supporters of the Olympic movement took part in the 21st running of the Olympic Day Run at the University of the Virgin Islands St. Croix Campus on Saturday, June 23. It was a 2-mile race/run around the campus.
Ian Cuffy of the St. Croix Educational Complex and Barracudas Track Club won the race with a time of 11 minutes and 31 seconds; Ninfa Barnard, of the same school and club, was the first female finisher and second overall in 12:38; nine year old Malique Smith was the second place male with a time of 14:12; Sherma Aurelien was the third female in 13:21; Errol Chichester was the third place male in 14:22.
Han Lawaetz, president of the V.I. Olympic Committee welcomed the participants and encouraged them to continue in their support of the Olympic movement. Sports federations participating in the event included: the V.I. Swimming Federation, the V.I. Cycling Federation and the V.I. Track and Field Federations (VITFF). In addition, coaches from the VITFF introduced V.I. national team members present and participating in regional competitions this summer. All present were encouraged to come out for the Laverne Jones Appreciation Day on July 7, at the Agriculture Fair Grounds.
The 21st Olympic Day Run was hosted by the 4-H Program of the UVI Extension Service St. Croix Campus, organized by the V.I. Pace Runners (VIPR) and sanctioned by VITFF. It was sponsored by the International Olympic Committee and the V.I Olympic Committee.
For information, contact the VIPR at 643-2557 or log on to: http://virginislandspace.org
The Finishers/Male:
1.Ina Cuffy 11:31; 2. Malique Smith 14:12; 3. Errol Chichester 14;22; 4. Fred Flint 14:55; 5. Bruce Daugherty 15:26; 6. Brad Chaffee 15:32; 7. Rey Lutz 16:05; 8. Casey Berstrom 16:08; 9. Luke Fredrick 16:19; 10. Julio Sanchez 16:51; 11. Baththelemy 18:19; 12. D’Quan Daniel 19:03; 13. Anselm Richards 19:59; 14. Christolph Wilson 20:49; 15. Willard John 20:09; 16. Patrick Hensley 21:35
The Finishers/Female:
1.Ninfa Barnard 12:38; 2. Sherma Aurelien 12:38; 3. Mireille Smith 13:24; 4. Mikaela Smith 15:37; 5. Erica Switzer 15:38; 6. Theresa Harper 15:39; 7. Geanally Anselyn 17:03; 8. Mary Alexander 17:12; 9. Andreina Soloizono 17:38; 10. Alison Peters 18:19; 11. Karen Dascent 18:56; 12. Curliss Solomon 20:55; 13. Patti Hensley 21:35
