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#CHAMPS2024 | Edwin Allen’s Simms pursues Class One middle distance double

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ORANE BUCHANAN - Staff Reporter
March 22, 2024
Edwin Allen High's Rickeisha Simms (left) takes the lead in the Class One girls' 800 metres semi-final one at the ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls' Athletics Championships today at the National Stadium. Simms won in 2:16.18 minutes.
Edwin Allen High's Rickeisha Simms (left) takes the lead in the Class One girls' 800 metres semi-final one at the ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls' Athletics Championships today at the National Stadium. Simms won in 2:16.18 minutes.

Edwin Allen's Rickeisha Simms booked her spot in the final of the Class One girls' 800 metres final, after strolling to victory in semi-final one in a time of 2:16.18 minutes, qualifying as the fastest at the ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls' Athletics Championship today.

Simms will be joined by teammate Monique Stewart; Alphansus Davis High's Carlene Temple and Allecia Johnson; Hydel High's Abigail Campbell; Holmwood Technical's Cindy Rose; St. Catherine's Kitania Headley; and St. Andrew High School for Girls' Rihanna Gayle.

orane.buchanan@gleanerjm.com

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