Last Updated on April 7, 2026, 3:49 PM AST by Anthony Morris
St Kitts and Nevis secured their first medal at the CARIFTA games which is being hosted in Grenada after the performance of Kymarni Newton. He was placed third in the Boys U17 800 metres final at the CARIFTA Games.
This performance brought St Kitts and Nevis its first medal in the athletic event, which was a bronze. The young athlete finished his race in a remarkable time of 1:55.34 finished third.
This race time is a new national record for St Kitts and Nevis and beats Newton’s personal best time of 1:58.25. The young athlete comes from Nevis and has made the nation proud with his performance.
He has received praise and appreciation from the Nevis Island Administration Minister of Education and Sports et al, Troy Liburd. Additionally, his performance was also lauded by the Federal Minister of Creative Economy.
Minster Troy Liburd congratulated the young athlete for his achievement and hailed his performance at the event. Minister Liburd was proud to note that Kymani Newton has set a new U18 record in the 800 m race.
In addition to Newton, his teammate, Najeeb Kelly has also delivered a strong performance in the race. He finished in fifth place in the same race and ended up getting a personal best of 1:59.74.
The leaders of St Kitts and Nevis, especially those working within the sports sector came forward to extend their pride as well as best wishes. Minister Samal Duggins also appreciated the performance delivered by Kymarni Newton at the 15th edition of the athletic event.
He highlighted specially the national record which Newton has put in place after his performance. Minister of Sports and Creative Economy et al, Samal Duggins said, “Kymarni, your performance has made the entire Federation proud. You have demonstrated the strength, resilience, and potential of our young athletes.”
People from all over the world have come forward to extend their best wishes to the athletes who have made their nation proud with their performance at the CARIFTA Games. The sporting event has since concluded.
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