Canada’s track and field athletes made a resounding statement on the final day of the World Athletics Relays in Guangzhou, China, capturing medals, national records, and crucial world championship berths — with the mixed 4×100-metre relay team leading the charge in dramatic fashion. In a stunning performance, the quartet of Sade McCreath, Marie-Éloïse Leclair, Duan […]
Jamaica once again stamped its authority on Caribbean track and field, dominating the 2025 Carifta Games with a commanding display that secured their 47th overall title since the event’s inception in 1972. The Caribbean powerhouse amassed a staggering 78 medals over the three-day competition, including 30 golds, leaving their regional rivals trailing. The Bahamas finished […]
Julien Alfred delivered two electrifying performances in Florida, announcing her dominance in the early stages of the outdoor track season. At the Miramar Invitational in Broward County, the Olympic 100m champion took on Jamaica’s Shericka Jackson in a highly anticipated 300m clash. The showdown lived up to expectations, with Alfred holding off a furious late […]
Doping has become an increasingly serious issue in Caribbean athletics, shaking the foundation of the region’s sports. What was once seen as a distant problem has quickly become a significant concern, affecting athletes from sprinters to field competitors. This raises important questions about the effectiveness of anti-doping regulations and the support available for athletes to […]
By Kojo Kingston College (KC) delivered a historic performance at the 115th ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys’ and Girls’ Athletics Championships, clinching their fourth consecutive and 36th overall boys’ title on Saturday night at the National Stadium — a fitting triumph in the school’s centenary year. KC’s dominant run saw them amass a staggering 293 points over five […]
By Neil Armstrong Dr. John Carlos — the American Olympian who, at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City joined his teammate, Tommie Smith, in raising their black-gloved fists at the medal podium for the men’s 200-metre dash as a symbol to protest of the racism affecting Black people in the United States and around […]
St. Lucia’s Julien Alfred and Dominica’s Thea LaFond stole the show at the inaugural Caribbean Association of National Olympic Committees (CANOC) Awards, held at Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages and Spa. Both athletes were recognized for their exceptional performances, earning the prestigious Caribbean Breakthrough Award. Alfred, a rising star in track and field, has […]
Julien Alfred, Saint Lucia’s celebrated athlete and the country’s first Olympic medalist, will be a key figure at the inaugural Caribbean Association of National Olympic Committees (CANOC) Sports Awards on October 19. At just 23 years old, Alfred stands out as the only athlete nominated in multiple categories at this prestigious event, which aims to […]
The Paris 2024 silver medallist and reigning world champion in the men’s 800m, Arop set a new Canadian record and achieved the world’s fastest time in the 1000m on Sunday at the Boris Hanžeković Memorial meet in Zagreb, Croatia. Arop completed the 1000m in 2:13.13, surpassing his previous record of 2:14.35. The current world record, […]
The Government of Dominica has celebrated Thea Lafond-Gadson’s historic gold medal win at the 2024 Paris Olympics with a series of significant honors and awards. Lafond-Gadson, who made history as Dominica’s first Olympic gold medalist, was warmly welcomed back to her home country with a grand ceremony that included her husband and coach, as well […]
