Guyanese Runner Tests Himself in Buenos Aires | Guyana News

Guyana News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 22, 2026 · 1m

Guyanese runner Hicks Mittelholzer is set to tackle the Buenos Aires half-marathon this Sunday, marking a pivotal moment in his distance running journey. Training solo and fueled by a dedicated “4AM Crew,” he’s chasing growth, exposure, and inspiration—not a personal record. Competing against elite athletes like Ethiopia’s Yomif Kejelcha in cooler, unfamiliar conditions, Mittelholzer sees this race as a proving ground for his potential. Self-funded with support from local sponsors, he’s turning every mile into a step toward bigger dreams—and hopes to ignite a new wave of runners in Guyana…