Claim: 1959 British West Indies Championships was held in Georgetown in British Guiana and three new men's events were added to the programme: 3000 metres steeplechase, half marathon, and the 3000 metres walk.
Evidence: It was held in Georgetown in British Guiana. Three new men's events were added to the programme: 3000 metres steeplechase, half marathon, and the 3000 metres walk.