Tribute dinner for Gary Reed

Island-trained Olympian Gary Reed is being honoured with a retirement dinner on Saturday, July 2.

Island-trained Olympian Gary Reed is being honoured with a retirement dinner on Saturday, July 2.

A specialist in the 800-metre run, Reed’s best performances were silver at the 2007 World Championships and fourth in the 2008 Olympics.

The dinner will take place at Uplands Golf Club and is open to the public, though spaces are limited.

Reed announced his retirement from competitive athletics in December.

Tickets are $75. More information is available at reeddinner.blogspot.com.

 

Peninsula News Review