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PHOTO FLASHBACK: Inter-Secondary Schools Track and Field Championship

Published:Friday | March 25, 2022 | 1:04 AMA Digital Integration & Marketing production
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There was a big show of teeth by these Class Three sprinters in this 100 yards heat won by C. Major of Jamaica College, with Z. Henry of Kingston College (right) second and D. Quarrie (No. 18) of Camperdown third. Major's time of 11.5 was the fastest of the heats on March 19, 1964.
Kingston College 'giant' Hugh Manhertz lets fly with a record throw of 163 ft 7-1/2 inches that gave him victory in the Class One discus at the 1964 Boys' Championships at the National Stadium on March 19, 1964.
Lewis Morris, the Holmwood sprinter-jumper, making one of his leaps at the 1964 Boys' Championships at the National Stadium on March 19, 1964, in the Class One long jump which he won with 22' 1 1/2". He is a semi-finalist in the 100 yards and 220 yards.
Kingston College’s middle-distance star Rupert Hoilette anchors his team to victory in one of the Class One 4x11 yard relay heats.
Leopold Blake makes a big heave and watches the shot put on its way to a record distance of 48' 1".
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The Inter-Secondary Schools Track and Field Championship is one of the biggest sporting events on the school sporting calendar. Schools from all over the island put their best on show. The championship has produced several sporting greats.

 

 

 

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