The 2012 Blenheim Trust 5K Series Tour of Tortola wrapped up with an awards ceremony
JUNE 4—Tarique Moses made his debut and won, but it was newly appointed Chief Fire Officer Zebalon McClean—days before taking up his post—burning the field on his way to the overall Blenheim Trust 5K Series title.
Moses, a 2011 Carifta Games 800m finalist who also holds the National Youth Record in the event, overhauled Adam Cole in the final half mile to win Saturday’s series finale that ended at the finish line at the A. O. Shirley Recreation Grounds on which he trains daily, in the race the that had tour stops around Tortola. Moses was timed in 18 minutes and 33 seconds. Cole followed in 18:37 with Adrian Dale placing third in 21:12.
McLean, who bore the brunt of possible headline jokes, flamed out to fourth with his 22:48. Since Ravi Sukhu who could have muddied the waters was absent and McLean had beaten him twice, he claimed the title.
Nimade Oniasih led the females who had a five minutes head start over their male counterparts, to claim the women’s division in 24:06 for her fourth win in five races this season and the overall title. Philomena Robertson was second in 25:32 with Clare-Louise Whiley taking third—the same as their overall finish.
Final Results. Men: 1. Tarique Moses, 18.33. 2. Adam Cole, 18.37. 3. Adrian Dale, 21:12. 4. Zebalon McLean, 22:48. 5. Anthony Thom, 23:23. 6. Charles Kerins, 24:25. 7. Stefano Tasking, 24.58. 8. Heath Copland, 25:04. 9. Joe Standish, 25:08. 10. Sam Ouriach, 25:38. 11. Julien Johnson, 25:39. 12. Luka Chalwell, 25:52. 13. Howard Moore, 26:58. 14. Stephen Beard, 31:58. 16. Chris Ghiorse, 31:28. 17. Ken Guiste, 34:35.
Women: 1. Nimade Oniasih, 24:06. 2. Philomena Robertson, 25:32. 3. Kay Reddy, 25:48. 4. Anne Monroe, 25:58. 5. Zoe Bickerton, 27:03. 6. Sally Blackmore, 27:06. 7. Debbie Bell, 27:08. 8. Catherine Ouriach, 27:19. 9. Barbara O'Neal, 27:47. 10. Clare-Louise Whiley, 28:12. 11. Meghan Cosgrove, 28:33. 12. Jessica Santos, 28:40. 13. Kelly Bos, 28:48. 14. Samantha Sukhu, 28:55. 15. Roslyn Gilbert, 36:15. 16. Jessica Zurich, 36:15.
Overall Blenheim Trust 5K Series results. Men: 1. Champion, Zebalon McLean. 2. Adam Cole. 3. Ravindra Sukhu. Women: 1. Nimande Oniasih. 2. Philomena Robertson. 3. Clare-Lousie Whiley.
Age Group. Men: Under 20: Stefano Tasking. 30-39. 1. Anthony Thom. 2. Julien Johnson, 3. Heath Copland/Filip Kreutzer. 40-49:1. Joseph Standish. 2. Chris Ghiorse. 50-59: 1. Adrian Dale, 2. Howard Moore. 3. Ken Guiste.
Women: Under 20: Ashphil Robertson. 20-29: Kate Jackson. 30-39: 1. Anne Monroe. 2. Darwn Peters. 3. Catherine Ouriach. 40-49: 1. Sally Blackmore.
50-59: Kay Reddy, 2. Barbara O’Neal. Power Walkers: Jenny McLeary.