Jamaica’s Sprint Duo Leads Strong 76-Member Squad to CARIFTA Games

Introduction to the CARIFTA Games

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Jamaica’s exciting sprint duo of Gary Card and Sabrina Dockery lead a strong 76-member squad to participate in next month’s 52nd CARIFTA Games in Trinidad and Tobago.

Card and Dockery, the fastest schoolboy and schoolgirl on the island, will be favored to win gold in their respective events at the track meet, which runs from April 19 to 21.

Meet the Athletes

Under-20 Boys

The 17-year-old Card has a personal best of 10.07 seconds in the 100 meters and will be the favorite to capture that event in the Under-20 boys’ division.

Joining him in the Under-20 boys’ 100m will be Shaquane Gordon, who will also compete in the sprint hurdles alongside Daniel Clarke, who clocked a superb 13.06 to win at the CARIFTA Trials.

The Card is also set to compete in the 4×100 meters relay.

Under-20 Girls

Much will also be expected of the 18-year-old Dockery, who is set to compete in the Under-20 girls’ 100m, 200m, and sprint relay.

Shanoya Douglas will compete with her in the 100m and 200m.

Under-17 Boys and Girls

The Under-17 boys’ group is led by sprint double winner at CARIFTA Trials, Jaydon Collins, and also includes talented middle-distance runner Carvel Nooks.

Meanwhile, the Under-17 girls’ squad includes talented sprinter Adora Campbell and distance runner Kevongaye Fowler.

Team Roster

TEAM
Under-20 Boys: Gary Card, Shaquane Gordon, Tyreece Foreman, Antonio Powell, Tajh-Marques White, Marcinho Rose, Shavan Jarrett, Joel Morgan, Daniel Clarke, Princewell Martin, Robert Miller, Michael-Andre Edwards, Rickoy Hunter, Chavez Penn, Aaron McKenzie, Joseph Salmon, Devontae Edwards, Despiro Wray, Tarique Daley, Paul Henry, Daniel Wright.

Under-20 Girls: Sabrina Dockery, Shanoya Douglas, Shevaughn Thomas, Abrina Wright, Jovi Rose, Cindy Rose, Sushana Johnson, Ahsara Frater, Tiana Marshall, Bryana Davidson, Rhianna Lewis, Rohanna Sudlow, Danielle Noble, Shanniqua Williams, Jaeda Robinson, Sabrina Atkinson, Shamoyea Morris, Marla-Kay Lampart, Kimeka Smith, Anastacia Hall

Under-17 Boys: Jaydon Collins, Michael Graham, Kalel Archibald, Rushaine Richards, Dwayne Sharpe, Luke Plummer, Yohance Carty, Carvel Nooks, Brandon Bennett, Mark-Daniel Allen, Jayden Campbell, Eshanee Porter, Amani Phillips, Selethel Johnson, Kamari Kennedy, Brandon Lawrence, Kevaun Grant.

Under-17 Girls: Adora Campbell, Shayon Smith, Rihanna Scott, Seana Wilson, Shamieka McLean, Tracey-Ann Evans, Alikay Reynolds, Kevongaye Fowler, Denique Palmer, Malayia Duncan, Nickayla Russell, Alyssa Carty, Tshani Armstrong, Sackoya Palmer, Zavien Bernard, Jamie-Lee Tulloch, Davieka Lewis.

Conclusion

Jamaica’s strong 76-member squad is set to make a significant impact at the 52nd CARIFTA Games in Trinidad and Tobago. With talented athletes like Gary Card and Sabrina Dockery leading the charge, the team is expected to bring home numerous gold medals.