Team TTO’s Winter and Vincent win medals at Carifta Games

Trinidad and Tobago earned two medals in the opening session of the 2024 Carifta Games in Grenada. Peyton Winter took a silver medal in the Girls’ U17 Shot Put, while Tenique Vincent leaped to a bronze medal in the Girls’ U17 High Jump. Winter threw the iron ball 14.21 meters to finish behind Jamaica’s Jamelia Young. Terrell McCoy of the Bahamas was third with 14.11m. Vincent cleared 1.65 meters in the high jump, finishing behind gold medal winner Zavien Bernard of Jamaica and Alexandria Komolafe of Bahamas.

Trinidad and Tobago’s team of 68 athletes and 18 officials arrived in Grenada on Thursday for the Carifta Games. The opening day featured action in the 100m, 400m, 1,500m octathlon, and heptathlon, as well as competitions in the high jump, long jump, javelin, and shot put. Both Winter and Vincent performed well in their respective events, earning medals for their country. Winter had previously won a gold medal at the 2023 NACAC U18 Championships and a silver medal at the 2023 Nassau Games, while Vincent improved on her fourth-place finish in the 2023 Carifta Games.

The schedule for the 2024 Carifta Games included various events such as the 100m heats, high jump finals, javelin throw finals, and shot put finals. The morning session featured events like the 100m hurdles heptathlon girls, shot put U17 girls final, and 400m semi-finals for different age groups. The afternoon session included medal ceremonies, 100m semi-finals, discus throw finals, triple jump finals, and more. The day ended with the 400m finals and special events like the 100m Special Olympics.

Peyton Winter stood out with her silver medal win in the Girls’ U17 Shot Put at the 2024 Carifta Games. Her performance and past achievements showcased her talent and potential as an athlete. Tenique Vincent also showed improvement by winning a bronze medal in the Girls’ U17 High Jump, surpassing her previous fourth-place finish. Trinidad and Tobago’s team displayed their strength and competitiveness in various events throughout the day, setting the tone for the rest of the Carifta Games.

Overall, Trinidad and Tobago had a successful start at the 2024 Carifta Games in Grenada, with Winter and Vincent winning medals in their respective events. The team’s arrival in Grenada and participation in various competitions displayed their commitment to performing at the highest level. The schedule for the games included a wide range of track and field events, providing opportunities for athletes to showcase their skills and compete against top competitors from the region. Winter’s silver medal and Vincent’s bronze medal were highlights of the opening session, setting a positive tone for the remainder of the competition.