Team Antigua Barbuda Achieves Historic 5th Place Finish at NACAC U13 & U15 Championships

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Team Antigua Barbuda concluded the NACAC U13 & U15 Championships with an impressive 5th place finish
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Team Antigua Barbuda concluded the NACAC U13 & U15 Championships with an impressive 5th place finish, marking their highest placement ever in the history of the event.

The eight-member squad consisted of a talented group of young athletes: Kiarah Simon, Aliyah Williams, Gideon Roberts, and Nicquan Webster, who competed in the U13 Pentathlon; alongside Leann Joseph, Marian Whyte, Chance DeGannes, and Geron Henry in the U15 Heptathlon.

The team showcased remarkable performances against stiff competition, finishing behind eventual champions Grenada, as well as the Bahamas, Barbados, and the Dominican Republic, who placed 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, respectively.

Highlighting the team’s achievements, Gideon Roberts secured the gold medal in the U13 Boys 60m race, while Kiarah Simon earned a silver medal in the girls’ category.

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Comments (6)

  • Stone July 8, 2025, 10:09 AM

    at least we brought back something congrats and continue to improve your performance
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  • Devorn Carter July 8, 2025, 11:28 AM

    This performance is a clear call to expand youth athletics. The talent is there, now let’s give them the resources to keep winning.”
    Reply
  • Rika July 8, 2025, 11:29 AM

    To all young athletes watching this, dream big. Team Antigua & Barbuda just showed you it’s possible!
    Reply
  • Ben Simmons July 8, 2025, 3:23 PM

    Congratulations. You represented well. Kudos
    Reply
  • informed Citizen July 8, 2025, 8:52 PM

    Success at this level is rare and hard-fought. Let’s match it with scholarships, training camps, and mentorship so they soar even higher.
    Reply
  • Apex Jones July 8, 2025, 8:57 PM

    Well done team let’s keep pushing to be the best
    Reply

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