Day 2 of Carifta 2024 sees Team Grenada bringing home even more medals

Grenada had an impressive showing at the 51st Carifta Games, with the team winning a total of nine medals on Day 2. Crystophe Calliste brought home the team’s first Gold of the Games in the Boys’ Under-17 Triple Jump with a personal best distance of 14.67 metres. Alliah Gittens also secured a Bronze medal in the Girls’ Under-20 Javelin event with a throw of 42.33 metres. The Relay Team added to Grenada’s medal count by winning Bronze in the Boys’ Under-20 4X100 metres and Silver in the Mixed Relay Open 4X400 metres.

Rayvohn Telesford impressed in the Boys’ Under-20 Javelin Throw, earning a Silver medal with a throw of 67.34 metres. Timothy Greenidge also took home a Silver medal in the Boys’ Under-20 High Jump with a leap of 2.05 metres. These strong performances helped boost Grenada’s medal count and showcased the talent of the country’s young athletes. The team’s success on Day 2 added to their overall achievements at the Carifta Games.

The athletes from Grenada showcased their skills and determination at the Kirani James Athletics Stadium, with Calliste’s Gold medal in the Triple Jump standing out as a highlight of the day. Gittens’ Bronze in the Javelin event and the Relay Team’s strong performances added to Grenada’s success. Telesford and Greenidge’s Silver medals further solidified the team’s position in the Games. The athletes’ hard work and dedication paid off with multiple podium finishes on Day 2.

The Carifta Games provide a platform for young athletes from the Caribbean to compete and showcase their talent on a regional stage. Grenada’s strong showing at the Games demonstrates the country’s commitment to developing and supporting its athletes. The team’s performance on Day 2 highlighted the depth of talent within Grenada’s athletics program, as evidenced by the variety of events in which the athletes excelled. The support and encouragement from coaches, officials, and fans have undoubtedly played a role in the team’s success.

As the Games continue, Grenada’s athletes will look to build on their early success and strive for more podium finishes. The team’s impressive medal count on Day 2 sets a positive tone for the remainder of the competition, and the athletes will aim to continue their strong performances in the upcoming events. With the support of their fellow competitors, coaches, and supporters, Grenada’s athletes are poised to make a mark at the 51st Carifta Games and represent their country with pride and determination.