Jamaica has unveiled its 79-member squad for the upcoming 51st Carifta Games, set to take place at the Kirani James Stadium in Grenada from March 30 to April 1.
Headlining the team are athletes like Theianna Lee Terrelonge from Edwin Allen High and former St Elizabeth Technical runner Javorne Dunkley.
The team, announced by the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA), comprises talented athletes across various age categories, including Under-17 and Under-20 divisions for both males and females. The squad is expected to be further bolstered by top performers from the ISSA Boys’ and Girls’ Athletics Championships, scheduled for March 19-23.
With a track record of dominance at the Carifta Games, Jamaica aims to extend its streak of success and secure a 38th consecutive victory at the prestigious event. Last year, Jamaica topped the medal standings with a total of 78 medals, including 40 gold.
The team boasts promising talents like Natrece East, Theianna Lee Terrelonge, Javorne Dunkley, and many others, who will represent Jamaica with determination and skill on the international stage.
Chef de Mission David Wilson
The management team and coaching staff, led by Chef de Mission David Wilson and coaches like Michael Dyke and Camile Ennis, are confident in the squad’s abilities and are prepared to guide them to further success at the Carifta Games.
Jamaica’s team –Female Under-17: Natrece East, Poshannalee Blake, Shannia Campbell, Nastassia Fletcher, Tresha-Lee Sutherland, Britannia Bailey, Kevongaye Fowler, Alikay Reynolds, Dallia Fairweather, Malayia Duncan, Angel Robinson, Alyssa Carty, Sashana Johnson, Zavien Bernard, Jaeda Robinson, Jamelia Young, Jessica Thompson, Jessica Thompson and Zoelle Jamel Female Under- 20: Theianna Lee Terrelonge, Sabrina Dockery, Shanoya Douglas, Abigail Campbell, Shanque Williams, Monique Stewart, Kitania Headley, Rickeisha Simms, Kaydeen Johnson, Ashara Frater, Habiba Harris, Briana Campbell, Kelly Ann Carr, Aaliyah Mullings, Rohanna Sudlow, Richelle Stanley, Rasheda Samuels, Deijanae Bruce, Dionjah Shaw, Najhada Seymoure and Kimeka Smith. Male Under -17: Nyrone Wade, Malike Nugent, Oshane Jervis, Byron Walker, Nickecoy Bramwell, Paul Henry, Keandre Kelly, Alejandro Palmer, Shemar Green, Sekani Brown, Michael Dwyer, Robert Miller, Francisco Williams, Rodeeki Walters, Amani Phillips, Patrick Brown, Zachary Merchant, Kamari Kennedy and Javontae Smith Male Under- 20: Javorne Dunkley, Raheem Pinnock, Gary Card, Jonah-Ramaldo Smythe, Marcinho Rose, Javaughn Pinnock, Kemario Bygrave, Yoshane Bowen, Jaquan Coke, Shaquane Gordon, Daniel Beckford, Shamer Blake, Princewell Martin, Rickoy Hunter, Jevontae Grant, Romaine Lewis, Shaiquan Dunn, Chad Hendricks, Rajay Hemmings and Brandon Fletcher. Management team: David Wilson (Chef de Mission), Corinne Clarke (Manager), Courtney Lewis (Assistant Manager), David Riley (Technical Leader) Coaches: Michael Dyke, Michael Carr, Leford Grant, Milton Sergeant, Damion Reid, Maurice Wignall, Camile Ennis.
