Leslain Baird (born 9 May 1987) is a Guyanese athlete who compete in javelin throw. He is the national record holder in the event since 23 June 2013, when he broke the previous record that Lionel Schultz has held since September 18, 1985.[1]

Leslain Baird
Personal information
Full nameLeslain Baird
Born (1987-05-09) May 9, 1987 (age 37)
Sport
Country Guyana
SportAthletics
EventJavelin throw
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  Guyana
South American Games
Silver medal – second place 2018 Cochabamba Javelin throw
Updated on 18 April 2019

Personal best

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Event Result Venue Date
Javelin throw 78.65 m   Cochabamba 6 June 2018

Achievements

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Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing   Guyana
2011 Central American and Caribbean Championships Mayagüez, Puerto Rico - Javelin throw DNS
2013 South American Championships Cartagena, Colombia 8th Javelin throw 64.94 m
2018 Commonwealth Games Gold Coast, Australia 14th (q) Javelin throw 74.27 m
South American Games Cochabamba, Bolivia 2nd Javelin throw 78.65 m NR
Central American and Caribbean Games Barranquilla, Colombia 4th Javelin throw 74.72 m
2019 South American Championships Lima, Peru 4th Javelin throw 74.43 m
2023 Central American and Caribbean Games San Salvador, El Salvador 4th Javelin throw 75.86 m
Pan American Games Santiago, Chile 3rd Javelin throw 78.23 m

References

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  1. ^ "Baird breaks 28-year-old National Javelin Record". www.kaieteurnewsonline.com. 27 June 2013. Retrieved 18 April 2019.
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