Francis tops Scotia 5k Breast can

April Francis and David Schweitzer shared the honours in the 2024 edition of the Scotiabank Women Against Breast Cancer 5K after they were victorious in the women’s and men’s categories, which took place at the Queen’s Park Savannah on Saturday.

Francis clocked 21 minutes and 57 seconds for her second Scotia 5K victory to finish ahead of Celine Lesteade (22.36), while Renee Mac Lean (23.40) rounded off the top three women finishers.

The other category winners were Kyra Kirk (U19), Abigail Soodoo (20-29), Laura Narayansingh (30-39), Aliya Nurse (40-49), Kim Gomez (50-59), and Celia Prime (over 60).

Schweitzer topped the men’s field with a time of 16 minutes and 31 seconds.

This is only the second year that males have been allowed to compete.

The hallmark event for Scotiabank was sold out one week ahead of race day and saw 5000 runners, walkers, and joggers, all seeking to play their part in a national effort to help raise and sustain awareness for breast cancer and the importance of early screening. Now in its 24th year, the SWABC 5K also attracted 500 male participants who joined in showing their support for the cause. To date, over 22,000 women have benefitted from cancer screening services because of the support of the event’s many registrants and sponsors over the years.

SELECTED RESULTS

Fastest Male

David Schweitzer. Time 16.31

Female Winner

1. April Francis. Time 21.57

2. Celine Lestrade. Time 22.36

3. Renee Mac Lean. Time 23.40

Under 19 Winner

Kyra Kirk

20-29 age-group winner

Abigail Soodoo

30-39age-group winner

Laura Narayansingh

40-49 year winner

Alicia Cooper

50-59 age-group winner

Kim Gomez

Over 60 age-group winner

Sandra Maharaj

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