The closing moments of the 51st Carifta Video games on the Kirani James Athletics Stadium in Grenada witnessed a show of Jamaican dominance on the observe, as they clinched victory in all 4 4x400m relays, culminating in an exciting conclusion to the occasion.
In a efficiency harking back to their earlier dash hurdles dominance, Jamaica’s groups showcased their class, leaving spectators captivated and celebrating their prowess. Nonetheless, the ultimate race of the night time, the Below-20 boys’ 4x400m relay, was not with out its share of drama.
As Trinidad and Tobago, the Bahamas, and Grenada set off, they unexpectedly halted, anticipating a recall that by no means materialized. Regardless of the confusion, Trinidad and Tobago in the end emerged victorious within the rerun, with the Bahamas ending second. Nonetheless, neither crew may surpass Jamaica’s successful time of three:10.58 from the unique race. Trinidad and Tobago have been later awarded silver, and Guyana secured the bronze medal.
Within the Below-17 ladies’ 4x400m relay, Jamaica’s crew led by Britannia Bailey, Nastassia Fletcher, Kevongaye Fowler, and Tresha Lee Sutherland surged to victory in 3:41.84. The Bahamas secured silver, and Trinidad and Tobago claimed bronze.
Jamaica’s U17 boys executed flawlessly
Equally, within the Below-20 ladies’ 4x400m relay, Jamaica’s formidable quartet of Abigail Campbell, Shanique Williams, Kitania Headley, and Shanoya Douglas clocked a time of three:34.69, securing one other gold medal. Trinidad and Tobago and the Bahamas clinched silver and bronze, respectively.
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Jamaica’s U17 boys executed flawlessly, successful dominantly in a time of three:18.43. Trinidad and Tobago received silver, and Grenada took bronze.
With a formidable medal haul of 45 gold, 23 silver, and 16 bronze medals, Jamaica emerged as the general victor of the Carifta Video games. The Bahamas completed second general with 9 gold, 13 silver, and as many bronze, adopted by Trinidad and Tobago with 4 gold, 11 silver, and 12 bronze medals.
Moreover, Trinidad and Tobago’s Janae De Gannes received the celebrated Austin Sealy Award for her record-breaking leap of 6.50m within the U20 ladies’ lengthy leap.
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Jamaican sprinting dominance shines in 200m finals
Jamaica’s sprinting prowess was on full show on the ultimate night, as they clinched three out of 4 gold medals within the extremely anticipated 200m races.
Within the Below-17 ladies’ 200m sprint, Jamaica’s Natrece East battled onerous to emerge victorious in a fiercely contested race, securing gold amidst stiff competitors. Trinidad and Tobago’s Kadeem Chinapoo showcased his pace and dedication within the Below-17 boys’ 200m, clinching victory.
Within the U20 ladies’ 200m race, Jamaica’s Shanoya Douglas surged late to emerge triumphant, solidifying Jamaica’s dominance in sprinting occasions. Within the Below-20 boys’ 200m, Jamaica’s Gary Card blazed to victory in spectacular trend.
Jamaica and USVI declare 800m titles
Jamaica’s Kemarrio Bygrave and US Virgin Islands’ Michelle Smith produced glorious performances to assert the respective girls and boys Below-20 800m titles.
Bygrave led from begin to end to win the boys’ last, whereas Smith bided her time earlier than producing a spirited last lap to take the ladies title.
The Below-17 boys last noticed Jamaica’s Keandre Kelly produce a mature efficiency to win, whereas Jamaica secured gold and silver within the Below-17 ladies’ last by means of Kevongaye Fowler and Alikay Reynolds.
Jamaican excellence in subject occasions
Jamaica’s Jamelia Younger continued her glorious displaying by successful gold within the U-17 ladies’ discus throw. Jaeda Robinson produced record-breaking jumps to safe gold within the U-17 ladies’ triple leap.
The Bahamas had a superb begin to the day with a dominant displaying within the Below-17 ladies’ javelin throw, whereas Jamaica loved a 1-2 end within the Below-20 ladies’ excessive leap.
Trinidad & Tobago’s Janae De Gannes produced a standout efficiency within the Below-20 ladies’ lengthy leap, breaking information along with her huge private greatest.
Jamaica showcased its unimaginable depth within the dash hurdles, clinching 4 gold medals amidst pleasure and drama. Malayia Duncan and Habiba Harris led the cost for Jamaica within the respective classes, delivering standout performances. Michael Dwyer and Shaquane Gordon continued Jamaica’s dominance within the Below 17 boys and U20 boys classes, respectively.
Day Three Medals Desk
Nation G S B Complete
Jamaica 45 23 16 84
Bahamas 9 13 13 35
Trinidad and Tobago 4 11 12 27
Guyana 4 3 1 8
Guadeloupe 2 1 2 5
US Virgin Island 2 0 1 3
Grenada 1 6 6 13
Cayman Islands 1 1 2 4
Antigua and Barbuda 1 0 3 4
St. Lucia 1 0 1 2
