Hindered by injury for the last two years, former road racing champion Reuben Stoby has been rapidly regaining form, and with Nagico Insurances remaining faithful with sponsorship, hopes to return to the podium in 2020.
Stoby, who was plagued with Achilles tendon injury followed by an ankle injury, said he has slowly but surely recovered from both injuries and began his come back to local competition in the College Classic 2-Mile Series in the last quarter of 2019.
Speaking on his injuries Stoby said “It’s no secret that I was not at my bets for the last two years due to injury. This year however, I definitely want to make a return to head flight and the sponsorship is further motivation for me to do so”.”
Nagico Insurances has been supporting the two–time road racing champion since 2015 and recently renewed its sponsorship of the determined athlete for the 2019/20 season.
“We admire Stoby’s dedication and determination to get back to form,” said Shaquilla Smith, Assistant Manager, Customer Service Department.
Smith added, “Stoby’s personal story is a reflection of our own individual story of overcoming adversity through hard work and a winning attitude. This is why NAGICO continually supports sport and youth initiatives in the Virgin Islands and the wider Caribbean region. We certainly wish Stoby a successful return.”
The well-known distance runner set a new record for Service Clubs, competing for the Rotary Club of Tortola during the College Classic Series.
On Saturday, January 11, 2020, Stoby competed in the 1500m Open at the Dag Samuels Developmental Meet and placed second in a thrilling finish that had fans on their feet.
He is now looking forward to the 5K series that starts next month.