Claim: 1959 British East Indies Championships was the third edition of the track and field competition between British colony nations in the Caribbean which 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: The 1959 British West Indies Championships was the third edition of the track and field competition between British colony nations in the Caribbean.