Wednesday turned out to be Dominica’s best day at the ALBA games with success in Athletics and Chess.
ATHLETICS
Keva Pierre secured a spot in the finals of the Girls 400 meter event as she placed 4th in the first semi final race on Wednesday.
She ran a time of 57.81 seconds. The first semi final race was won by Liesnedy Veita of Cuba in a time of 53.35 seconds.
Venezuela “A” placed second and Venezuela “B” Third. The finals will take place Thursday morning at 10 a.m.
Cherister Durand also qualified for the finals of the Girls 400 meters event. She ran 59.06 seconds in the second semi finals to place 4th. The race was won by Roxana Gomez of Cuba in a time of 51.50 seconds.
Boy’s athlete Kurnish Jean Jacques also booked his spot for the finals of the Boys 400 meter event. He ran a time of 52.32 seconds in his heat to finish in 3rd place.
The race was won by Kelvis Padrino Villas of Venezuela won in a time of 47.64 seconds. The finals will take place on Thursday at 10:20 a.m.
CHESS
Nigel Francis set history at the 5th ALBA Games becoming the first Dominican to beat a Fide Master in Chess at the 5th ALBA Games in Venezuela.
The reigning Dominica Chess Champion got the better of a Fide Master from Nicaragua.
Francis was the top Chess player from Dominica with a score of 5/9 from the 9 rounds played.
Dr. Lyndon Auguiste also got 4/9.
