 and Akeem Stewart </p>
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Nolex Holder (left) and Akeem Stewart
The other athletes, Noelex Holder, Akeem Stewart and Joanna Archer didn’t advance to the next round of competition.
Holder’s 10.50s in Heat four saw him finishing fourth. Stewart’s time of 10.46s was also good for fourth and Archer was 8th in Heat One of the women’s 800m, crossing the line in two minutes, 7.24s.
For Holder, 22, being at the games provides an opportunity for him to learn more about the 100m while competing with some of the fastest athletes in the distance.
Holder’s heat was won by Kenya and African Champion Ferdinand Omanyala (10.07s). The Kenyan sprinter also has the 9th-fastest time in the history of the 100m, when he posted 9.77s last year.
“I went into the race without any fear. I was just focused on my lane and got down to the line. I saw it was a fast time. But I’m grateful for this opportunity. It’s my fastest time competing out of Guyana, so I’ll go back, work hard and I know in time to come, I will be ready to compete with the big boys,” Holder said.
On Wednesday, Aliyah Abrams will make her debut in the women’s 400m, Quamel Prince, another debutant, will compete in the Men’s 800m, and Chanotba Bright in the Women’s Triple Jump. Bright is also competing at her first Commonwealth Games.
Arinze Chance, 400m National Indoor Record Holder, will have his first taste of competition at the Commonwealth Games in the Men’s 400m.
