Tag: CARIFTA Games
23 New Swimming Records Set At Carifta Games
The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association have confirmed the new records set in the 2013 CARIFTA Swimming Championships in Jamaica, which saw the swimmers combine to set a total of 23 records. Emma Harvey 50 meters Butterfly, 0:31.21 – breaking Ashley Yearwood’s record of 0:31.76 set in 2007 100 meters Butterfly, 1:13.36 – breaking Ashley... Read more of this article
Photos/Videos: Carifta Swimming Team Returns
[Updated with videos] The Bermuda swimming team — and their seven medals — returned to the island this evening [Apr 4], following their successful competition at the 2013 Carifta Swimming Championships in Jamaica. Proud family and friends holdings signs, flowers and balloons cheered as the young athletes made their way out of the airport.... Read more of this article
Premier Hosts Reception For Carifta Athletes
This afternoon [Apr 4] Premier Craig Cannonier held a reception at Camden to congratulate our Carifta athletes on their recent success in the Bahamas. The team brought home five medals, with Kyrah Scraders claiming a gold and a silver, Sakari Famous winning a silver, Zakiyyah Showers winning a bronze, and Juma Mouchette winning a bronze.The Carifta... Read more of this article
Changes For Next Carifta Games In Martinique
The 2014 Carifta Games — which will be held in Martinique — will have some changes, the Jamaica Gleaner reports. The number of athletes per country has been increased from 70 to 80, while the age limit of participants has been raised from under 17 to under 18, similar to the Central America and Caribbean [CAC] Championships. “Jamaica... Read more of this article
Moore & Washington Win 2 More Carifta Medals
[Updated] This evening [Apr 2] Bermuda’s Madelyn Moore claimed her fourth Carifta medal and her second gold medal, while Jesse Washington scooped up his third medal of the Games. Swimming in Jamaica, Madelyn powered her way to a first place finish in 11/12 50m freestyle, with her time of 28.18 setting a new Bermuda age group record. This takes... Read more of this article
Photos/Videos: Carifta Track & Field Team Return
[Updated with videos] Bermuda’s track and field athletes returned home this evening [Apr 2] on board a charter flight from the Bahamas following their successful competition at the Carifta Games. The airport welcome area was a sea of hand made signs, balloons and Bermuda flags as proud family and friends gave the team a roaring welcome as they... Read more of this article
Swimming Coach On Day #3 Of Carifta Games
The third day of competition in the 2013 Carifta Swimming Championships saw Bermuda’s take our swimming medal tally to five, including one gold medal won in record setting style. National Swim Coach Ben Smith said, “The third day of a 4 day meet can sometimes be very difficult. With the addition of sweltering heat it would be easy to have our... Read more of this article
Slideshow: Bermuda’s Carifta Games Athletes
Bermuda’s young athletes have been in fine form during the 2013 Carifta Games, winning a total of 10 medals, setting new records and achieving a number of other distinctions including personal best times. The swimming portion of the Carifta Games is being held in Jamaica, while the track and field segment was held in the Bahamas. The track and... Read more of this article
Swimming Coach On Day #2 Of Carifta Games
National Swim Coach Ben Smith spoke about the second day of competition of the 2013 Carifta Swimming Championships in Jamaica, giving a review of the performances which included numerous Bermuda swimmers making the finals, setting personal bests as well as claiming a medal. He said, “This morning we had multiple swimmers in every event and it made... Read more of this article
Washington Wins Gold, Moore Claims Bronze
Bermuda’s Jesse Washington has claimed his first gold medal of the 2013 Carifta Swimming Championships in Jamaica, racing to victory in the 13-14 100m freestyle. The 13-year-old swimmer touched the wall in a time of 54.71, winning a gold medal and setting a new Bermuda record in the process. This marked his second medal of these Games, following... Read more of this article
