School kids in the capital are to get a taste of life in the fast lane as The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Relays races to The Bahamas.

The official IAAF World Relays Bahamas 2014, mascot Breezy will visit schools to introduce kids to the event that will thrill spectators in the next few weeks.

The visit to Kingsway Academy recently, come weeks after Breezy was unveiled at Temple Christian High School.

Local Organizing Committee (LOC), Managing Director, Lionel Haven, said, “the event will be inspirational for young people all across The Bahamas and it is the hope that this fun and engaging tour will give youngsters a taste of the world-class sport they will experience in their home country on May 24th and May 25th.”

Haven added, that the event is a once in a lifetime opportunity and young Bahamians growing up today will want to have the chance to say in years to come “I was there.”

Breezy was designed and named by 14-year-old Kirshon Smith, a ninth grade student from Temple Christian High School.

Haven said, “wherever Breezy goes he always receives a positive reception. He is friendly, fun and cheeky, and he is exactly the mascot to introduce the event to young people.”

Kirshon, who won an IPad; $500.00 tuition; $500.00 for his school’s art department and four tickets to the World Relays, said: “Breezy, The Nassau Grouper, is the fastest fish alive and is happy that the relays are coming to The Bahamas to show off his running ability.”

For more information, please contact-IAAF WORLD RELAYS BAHAMAS 2014 Communications Director- Earl Thompson at Earl.Thompson@bahamasworldrelays.org or Communications Coordinator- Bianca Sawyer at Bianca.Sawyer@bahamasworldrelays.org

Breezy plays a game with kids at Kingsway Academy during a special visit. Breezy will help introduce youngsters to the upcoming inaugural event.