Antigua’s Thomas claims bronze in Jamaica half marathon

Antigua and Barbuda’s Kamar Thomas won bronze in the Reggae Half Marathon held in Jamaica on Sunday.

Thomas, who represents the Hurricane Power Athletic Club, clocked a time of 1:17.31 (one hour, 17 minutes and 31 seconds) to finish behind of Kemar Leslie (1:15.46) and Garfield Gordon (1:16.16) who were first and second respectively. Both runners represented Jamaica.

Reports are that Thomas gave a good account of himself, staying with the leaders for close to nine miles but developed a hamstring strain and was forced to reduce his pace on the home stretch.

Jomo-Rhys Gilman (1:22.20) and Nolee Guthrie (1:26.31), both of Jamaica, rounded off the top five.