Despite a strong headwind on the Waterfront on Sunday afternoon, 20 runners ran one mile and half mile races to participate in the annual Ultrasprint road race held to commemorate Black History Month. The 2001 event benefitted the Special Olympics and was directed by the St. Thomas Association of Roadrunners.
The children, 12 and under, ran a half mile course. The only girl to run was Francie Lenahan who came in at 6:14. The boys’ field was very competitive. Adam Fuller crossed the finish line first at 3:26, followed by Shamari Davis at 3:34 and Tabari Davis at 3:48.
The Charlotte Amalie track team were the leaders in the one mile adult field. Dwayne Allen was the first male in 5:27; his teammate Adrian Williams was next in 5:36. Frank Jackson was the third male in 6:36.
Annicia Wiliams of CAHS, the first female ran at 6:50. Five seconds behind was Charlotte Morris in 6:55. Benissa Stanislas at 7:50 was third.