Fast times for Moresby runners
By DOMINIC ARMBRUST
Port Moresby road
runners recorded fast times at their meet last Saturday at the
University of PNG Waigani campus.
Joe Kaikai led the sprinters home in the 2.6km dash in a fast
time of 9mins 14 seconds, closely followed by Noko Negosa and
Akis Ivia.
Laurence Chandy was in a class of his own as he cruised around
the 5.8km course to claim victory on 20:27. The performance of
the day belonged to Amber Cernovs who may have set a new female
record by finishing in second position in a time of 25:10.
The remainder of the runners had to complete a second lap in the
11.6km event. As expected, Milton Iakosi was untroubled in
taking first place in a quick time of 42:57. Iakosi is still
fuming over his non-selection in the PNG Athletics squad sent to
the just-concluded South Pacific Games in Apia, Samoa.
On the times recorded in Apia last week, Iakosi would have
certainly collected a minor medal or two. Apparently, Iakosi was
deleted from the team because of PNG Athletics’ “ageist” policy
of selecting athletes with “potential” and Iakosi, being 34
years young, was considered “too old”.
James Gurumi beat Roger Hollis into second place in a time of
just under 46 minutes.
Next Saturday, Port Moresby Road Runners will assemble at Gagoma
Street, Korobosea, for the 2km, 4.8km and 9.6km events. Runners
of all abilities are encouraged to attend and it is still only
20 toea to participate.
Weekend results:
11.6km: Milton Iakosi 42mins 57secs; James Gurumi 45:59; Roger
Hollis (MSV) 46:07; Dominic Armbrust 53:05; Tim Patterson 56:47.
5.8km: Laurence Chandy 20:27; Amber Cernovs (F) 25:10; Paulus
Opus 28:48; Simon Nutley 33:42.
2.5km: oe Kaikai 9:14; Noko Negosa 9:33; Akis Ivia 9:59; Kesa
Nathan 10:15; Hudson John (MJ) 10:22; Henry Horou 10:40; Josek
Bomida; John Ulelu 11:49; Jason Harris 12:00; Caroline Flynn (FJ);
Michael Flynn 13:36; Sarah Low 13:51; Albertine Aisi 14:55;
Amanda Robbis 14:56; Martin Maire (MUV) 15:41; Fr Jude Forde
16:30; Leanne Hollis 18:25; Nancy Karipa 18:30; Louise Flynn
18:35.
(V=Veteran 40-49 SV=Super 50-59 UV=Ultra 60+ J=Junior M=Male
F=Female)
