Tag Archives: Track and field

Prospect Primary School (PPS) Declared 2023 Inter-Primary Sports Champion

Prospect Primary School was named Inter-Primary School Sports Champion on Friday (17 March) afternoon after amassing 416.33 points at the three-day athletic meet held by the Department of Education Services (DES) in partnership with the Department of Sports (DOS) at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex.          Defending champion Red Bay Primary School (RBPS) scored 362.50 toContinue reading “Prospect Primary School (PPS) Declared 2023 Inter-Primary Sports Champion”

Cayman Islands 2023 CARIFTA Track & Field Team Announced

On Monday, March 13, Cayman Athletics (formerly the Cayman Islands Athletic Association)formally presented the 18-member 2023 CARIFTA track and field team that will be representing the Cayman Islands at the 50th CARIFTA Games in Nassau, Bahamas between April 7 and April 10. The athletes were introduced at the official gathering of CARIFTA athletes, parents andContinue reading “Cayman Islands 2023 CARIFTA Track & Field Team Announced”

Rising track and field stars on show at the CUC 2023 Youth & CARIFTA Track & Field Championships

Track and field enthusiasts were treated to a spectacle of youth athletics this past weekend as Cayman Athletics (formerly the Cayman Islands Athletic Association) hosted the 2023 CUC Youth & CARIFTA Track & Field Championships on Friday and Saturday, March 3rd and 4th at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex. Over the years, the CUC-sponsored eventContinue reading “Rising track and field stars on show at the CUC 2023 Youth & CARIFTA Track & Field Championships”

John Gray retains Inter-Secondary School title for fifth year straight

John Gray High School (JGHS) retained its place as Inter-Secondary Schools Sports Champions for the fifth consecutive year after three days (March 22-24) of intense competition at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex.  Outstanding performances from divisional champions Krystal Campbell (under 12), Jaysean Seymour (under 12), Martine McKenzie (under 14), Jeremiah Rankin (under 14), Andrew StoneContinue reading “John Gray retains Inter-Secondary School title for fifth year straight”

Cayman earn several podium places at NACAC champs

Cayman’s track-and-fielders made their presence known at the 2021 under-18, under-20 and under-23 North America, Central America and Caribbean (NACAC) championships in Costa Rica, claiming five podium places. Cayman’s medals haul at the National Stadium in San José, with Lacee Barnes taking gold in discus, throwing 47.34 metres. Barnes went on to capture a bronzeContinue reading “Cayman earn several podium places at NACAC champs”

John Gray wins Inter-Secondary Championship

John Gray High School retained its place as Inter-Secondary Schools Sports Champions after two days (March 11-12) of grueling competition at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex. Outstanding performances from fourteen-year-old Devonte Howell, who won the under 16  boys 100-meter dash in 10.81 seconds and secured gold medals in the U16 200-metre dash, 400-metre run, theContinue reading “John Gray wins Inter-Secondary Championship”

Hornets wins Sister Islands Combined Sports Day

On Thursday and Friday (5-6 February), primary schools across Cayman Brac and Little Cayman came together to host the annual Cayman Brac & Little Cayman Inter-Primary School Sports Day with students from each school competing in either of two houses-the Hornets and the Chargers. The event, held at the Cayman Brac Sports Complex, showcased theContinue reading “Hornets wins Sister Islands Combined Sports Day”

Wray deemed 6th fastest 400m runner in Kansas State University history

Cayman Islands’ national athlete Shalysa Wray now holds the 6th fastest 400m time ever ran by a female competing out of Kansas State University (KSU). The 21-year-old KSU sophomore ran the 400m at her school’s DeLoss Dodds Invitational indoor meet Saturday (30 Jan.) morning and took first with a new personal best at 54.06. “IContinue reading “Wray deemed 6th fastest 400m runner in Kansas State University history”