Back in the 1970s ‘Chester was known for academic prowess..not so much for sports and track and field in particular…
Then two long distance runners - Lionel Scott and a man nicknamed “Freshair”, lit up champs and caused a veritable national holiday in the town of Mandeville…..
Sadly Freshair later fell victim to mental illness…not sure what became of Scott…
Elaine Thompson(whose parents were probably toddlers at the time) is standing on the shoulders of giants…
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Today Lionel Scott and Freshair are on my mind
2021-07-31 16:16:50
2021-07-31 20:06:38
In reply to FanAttick
Wasn't Freshair a student at May Day Secondary ?
2021-07-31 20:11:04
In reply to cricketmad
Wasn't Freshair a student at May Day Secondary ?
Cant recall that…he spent a fair amount of time at Chester….in those days Chester didn’t buy athletes like some schools
2021-07-31 21:00:26
In reply to FanAttick
You mentioned two, was the other Bryan (800m)?
2021-08-01 18:26:41
In reply to JoeGrine
You mentioned two, was the other Bryan (800m)?
Name rings a bell..but can’t remember
2021-08-01 19:04:08
who remembers a girl from from up Bellfied named Gotshok or something of the sort went to Vere,people thought she would be the next Ottey?
2021-08-01 22:03:45
In reply to FanAttick
It was Bryan, he won the 800m in 1980 upsetting the cocky KC half-miler.
2021-08-01 22:05:34
In reply to camos
who remembers a girl from from up Bellfied named Gotshok or something of the sort went to Vere,people thought she would be the next Ottey?
Maureen Gottshalk was not thought of as the next Ottey as she was one of the Champs sprint star (along with Dorothy "Mule Train" Scott of Vere and Carmeta Drummond of StATHS) that came just before Ottey.
2021-08-01 22:20:25
In reply to JoeGrine
It was Bryan, he won the 800m in 1980 upsetting the cocky KC half-miler.
Ok…I was thinking 70s…I’m trying to remember Bryan’s first name…drawing a blank
Somehow I’m thinking it was Cleve Bryan…not 100% sure
2021-08-02 11:03:31
In reply to FanAttick
William Bryan if I am recalling correctly. He dipped at the line in the Class 1 800 to beat a celebrating Byron "Bugga" Francis of KC.
2021-08-02 11:18:16
In reply to JoeGrine
Ok..thanks..cant place him….
2021-08-02 12:18:02
In reply to JoeGrine
Look what I found!
Lionel Scott’s son…could be his twin….amazing
More here…fascinating story
You Have His Eyes" chronicles the search for Lionel Scott, A Jamaican track runner and national record holder, who abruptly disappeared one day from existence. The story opens with a captivating personal confession from estranged birth mother to son. Heart warming as much as it is shocking, Neomi's account of her son's adoption is an empowering story about perseverance, sacrifice, resilience and above all love. "[Director Christopher] Wilson has used his skills to reveal a haunting story of love, mystery, and pain. By the time you reach the end of his escapade, your emotions are highly charged, filled with anticipation and hope. Wilson does not disappoint." (Emmy award winning journalist JC Hayward).
2021-08-02 13:57:17
In reply to FanAttick
I am familiar with the story..
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