Famous, Scraders, Minors Win CARIFTA Medals
[Updated: Bermuda wins three medals, with Kyrah Scraders, Sakari Famous and Dage Minors all delivering big performances to open Bermuda's medal tally.]
The 2014 CARIFTA Games is underway in Martinique, with Bermuda’s team among the hundreds of athletes competing in the regional track and field competition.
Bermuda’s 13-strong team consists of: Tiara DeRosa [Shot Put & Discus], Kyrah Scraders [800m & 1500m], Sakari Famous [High Jump], Azaire Smith [High Jump], Taahira Butterfield [100m & 200m], Kionje Somner [200m & 400m], Daniel Oatley [3000m], Jahnai Perinchief [High Jump & Triple Jump], David Darrell [800m & 1500m], Michaiah Robinson [400m & 800m], Chas Smith [Triple Jump & Long Jump], Dage Minors [1500m & 5000m] and Justin Donawa [Triple Jump].
Opening Ceremony: Bermuda’s team comes in at the 30 second mark:
There appear to be some communication issues, with reports that the internet at the venue is sporadic and slow. The results are not being posted in real time, so at this time it is unclear how Bermuda’s athletes have fared, however we will update as able.
The competition runs from today [Apr 19] through Monday, April 21.
Update 6.57pm: A live stream can be found here. [The commentary is not in English.]
Update 7.08pm: Bermuda has won two medals, with Kyrah Scraders claiming silver in the 1500m and Sakari Famous winning silver in the high jump.
Update 8.06pm: We are now up to three CARIFTA medals, with Dage Minors putting on a sprint at the end of the 1500m to win the bronze.
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Congrats to the Bermuda team! You have as much talent as we have ever seen and I hope to see some of you at the 2020 Olympiad. All the best to you!
Go get them Bermuda. Best wishes to all the athletes and officials.
Great job so far! Lets bring home 10!
Go Team Bermuda!!!
You’ve worked hard in training now let it shine!!
Great job so far team Bda! Congrats to all, even those who did not metal. You are pushing yourselves and are gaining the experience plus most, if not all have put up some PB’s and that is rewarding in itself! Very commendable to both you and your coaches! Proud to ber Bermudian!
I am so, so proud of all of you medals or no medals. Just to compete is an honour.
Well done so far.
Fantastic !