Omarco Robinson, a Jamaican national residing on the island of St. Maarten was sponsored by Fatum Insurances to represent its St. Maarten Office at the 29th Annual FATUM Loop in Curacao. The runner got this opportunity after winning the 10k run at the local Fatum Loop on the 21st of October last. Robinson did not only win the 10k run in Curacao – which was held one week later on the 29th of October – but exceeded expectations by setting a new whopping record of 34.08 minutes.
Robinson commented: "Last year I placed third in the race and thought to myself this year I had to try harder. I stayed focus, knowing that there was enough competition out there. The results show the determination to win and I am pleased with the new record set."
FATUM Country Manager for the Windward Islands, Mr Olivier Van der Gevel was also very pleased with the results: "Having a St. Maarten resident win the FATUM Loop in Curacao is a win-win situation for us all. The FATUM Loop helps to keep up the pace on nation building, encouraging our residents to not only represent our country abroad but to excel as well. We will continue to host the event, as the rewards of organizing and the participation in Sports activities are high for any young country like St. Maarten.
