Officials huddle under umbrellas in the persistent drizzle on Saturday's final day of the Penn Relays at Franklin Field in Philadelphia (Photo: Paul Reid)
April 29, 2023
Another cold rainy day at Penn Relays
PHILADELPHIA, USA – There will be no respite from the weather on Saturday’s third and final day of the 127th Penn Relays Carnival with Franklin Field in Philadelphia.
After weeks of ‘great weather’ the temperatures plunged to under 50 degrees Fahrenheit late Wednesday, on the eve of the start of the event that saw nearly 40 Jamaican institutions – high schools and colleges – taking part.
Thursday’s first day was cold and dry but the weather took a turn for the worst Friday afternoon when it started raining.
The Jamaican high school girls, led by Edwin Allen and Hydel High, will compete in three Championships of Americas relays on Saturday – the 4x100m, 4x400m and 4x800m as well as the 4x100m international final.
– Paul A Reid
