Farley gets the better of Ricketts in 10K series opener
The Carrot Bay 10K was run on June 28, 2025. Photo: VI Sports & Culture
From left: Julius Farley and Jermaine A. Ricketts were first and second, respectively, in the Carrot Bay 10K on June 28, 2025. Photo: Provided
Some of the proud finishers of the Carrot Bay 10K on June 28, 2025. Photo: Provided
Julius Farley receives his prize of a pineapple from fellow runner Adrian Dale for winning the Carrot Bay 10K. Photo: Provided
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI- Jermaine A. Ricketts got the better of Julius Farley in the just concluded 5K road racing series; however, Farley has so far turned the tables in the 10K series.
Farley clocked 42.23.5 to win the Carrot Bay 10K, the series opener, on June 28, 2025.
The younger Ricketts had to settle for second in 43:00.3.
Sam Thompson comfortably took third place in a time of 45:36.7.
Sarah Latham the winning female
On the distaff side, Sarah Latham was first to cross the line. Latham completed the tough course in 54:22.2.
The veteran road runner, Rosmond Johnson, was second in 58:40.2.
Sophie Bennett (1:45:02.5)was the winning power walker.
Next up will be the Beef Island 10k on July 19, 2025.
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