CARIFTA Games

{{Short description|Annual athletics competition}} {{for|the CARIFTA swimming meet|CARIFTA Swimming Championships}} {{use dmy dates|date=November 2015}}

The '''CARIFTA Games''' is an annual athletics competition founded by the Caribbean Free Trade Association (CARIFTA). The games were first held in 1972 and consist of track and field events including sprint races, hurdles, middle distance track events, jumping and throwing events, and relays. The Games has two age categories: under-17 (under-18 until 2017) and under-20. Only countries associated with CARIFTA may compete in the competition.

==History== In 1972, Austin Sealy,<ref> {{Cite web | title = Mr Austin L. SEALY | url = http://www.olympic.org/mr-austin-l-sealy | publisher = olympic.org | access-date = 11 October 2011 }} </ref> the president of the Amateur Athletic Association of Barbados, inaugurated the CARIFTA Games to mark the transition from the Caribbean Free Trade Association (CARIFTA) to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). CARIFTA was meant to enhance relations between the English-speaking countries of the Caribbean after the dissolution of the West Indies Federation, but the CARIFTA Games took that idea a step further, including the French and Dutch Antilles in an annual junior track and field championship meet.

The meet normally runs over three days during the Easter period and includes over 150 separate events. The Games has two age categories for boys and girls: under-17 and under-20, the latter in line with the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) guidelines for junior athletes. The meet is run entirely under IAAF rules.

According to IAAF President, Lamine Diack, CARIFTA is "on par with the World Championships."<ref> {{Cite web | title = History of Carifta | url = http://www.cariftagames2011.herobo.com/1_2_History-of-Carifta.html | publisher = Carifta Games 2011 | access-date = 11 October 2011 }} </ref> The meet is considered one of the best development meets in world athletics. Having started out on grass tracks, with athletes staying in schools or other similar temporary shelter, the CARIFTA Games have come a long way. College and university coaches and scouts from the United States make their way to the Games each year, in a bid to identify up-and-coming athletes.

The Games have produced world record holders Usain Bolt, Darrel Brown, World and Olympic champions such as Veronica Campbell Brown of Jamaica, Kim Collins of St Kitts-Nevis and Pauline Davis-Thompson of the Bahamas, Alleyne Francique of Grenada and Obadele Thompson of Barbados. CARIFTA has spawned administrators like Dean Greenaway, President of the British Virgin Islands Athletics Association.

In the early years, a handful of territories (Barbados, Trinidad & Tobago, Bahamas, Martinique, Guadeloupe, Bermuda) had facilities appropriate for hosting what really is a world-class meet. Since 2000, though, Grenada, St Kitts-Nevis and St Lucia have built brand new stadia and hosted the CARIFTA Games. The Games have also been held on Tobago and in Montego Bay, Jamaica, which became the 14th different venue in 2011.

The CARIFTA Games are normally sponsored by regional companies including the National Gas Company of Trinidad & Tobago Ltd and Guardian Holdings. In 2009, telecommunications company, [https://web.archive.org/web/20121119052137/http://www.time4lime.com/ LIME Caribbean] signed on as a presenting sponsor, providing finance to the local organising committee, direct assistance to national teams and live coverage of the Games on TV across the Caribbean, as well as via Internet streaming.<ref>[http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20091022/sports/sports1.html LIME pumps $20m into Carifta Games] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110812010417/http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20091022/sports/sports1.html |date=12 August 2011 }}, ''Jamaica Gleaner'', 22 October 2009]</ref>

The Games are hosted directly under the auspices of the North and Central American and Caribbean Confederation of World Athletics, more commonly known as NACAC. Each country may enter two athletes per event and up to six athletes may be entered for relay events (with two acting as substitutes) and three athletes in the combined events such as pentathlon or heptathlon.

==Games== {| class="wikitable" style="margin:1em auto; text-align:center" width=100% !Edition !Year !City !Country !Date !Venue !No. of Events !Top Team |- |1st |1972 ({{detailsLink|1972 CARIFTA Games}}) |{{flagicon|BAR}} Bridgetown |Barbados |1–4 April | |23 |Jamaica |- |2nd |1973 ({{detailsLink|1973 CARIFTA Games}}) |{{flagicon|TTO}} Port of Spain |Trinidad and Tobago |4–5 May | |34 |Jamaica |- |3rd |1974 ({{detailsLink|1974 CARIFTA Games}}) |{{flagicon|JAM}} Kingston |Jamaica |13–15 April |Independence Park |34 |Jamaica |- |4th |1975 ({{detailsLink|1975 CARIFTA Games}}) |{{flagicon|BER}} Hamilton |Bermuda |29–31 March | |36 |Bermuda |- |5th |1976 ({{detailsLink|1976 CARIFTA Games}}) |Nassau |Bahamas |19–20 April | |39 |Jamaica |- |6th |1977 ({{detailsLink|1977 CARIFTA Games}}) |Bridgetown |Barbados |25–26 April | |39 |Jamaica |- |7th |1978 ({{detailsLink|1978 CARIFTA Games}}) |Nassau |Bahamas |27–28 March | |39 |Jamaica |- |8th |1979 ({{detailsLink|1979 CARIFTA Games}}) |Kingston |Jamaica |20–22 April |Independence Park |42 |Jamaica |- |9th |1980 ({{detailsLink|1980 CARIFTA Games}}) |Hamilton |Bermuda |3–4 May | |48 |Bahamas |- |10th |1981 ({{detailsLink|1981 CARIFTA Games}}) |Nassau |Bahamas |20–21 April |Thomas A. Robinson Stadium |48 |Bahamas |- |11th |1982 ({{detailsLink|1982 CARIFTA Games}}) |Kingston |Jamaica |10–12 April |Independence Park |52 |Jamaica |- |12th |1983 ({{detailsLink|1983 CARIFTA Games}}) |Fort-de-France |Martinique |2–4 April | |52 |Bahamas |- |13th |1984 ({{detailsLink|1984 CARIFTA Games}}) |Nassau |Bahamas |21–23 April | |52 |Bahamas |- |14th |1985 ({{detailsLink|1985 CARIFTA Games}}) |Bridgetown |Barbados |7–9 April | |52 |Jamaica |- |15th |1986 ({{detailsLink|1986 CARIFTA Games}}) |Les Abymes |Guadeloupe |29–31 March | |52 |Jamaica |- |16th |1987 ({{detailsLink|1987 CARIFTA Games}}) |Port of Spain |Trinidad and Tobago |18–20 April | |52 |Jamaica |- |17th |1988 ({{detailsLink|1988 CARIFTA Games}}) |Kingston |Jamaica |2–4 April |Independence Park |52 |Jamaica |- |18th |1989 ({{detailsLink|1989 CARIFTA Games}}) |Bridgetown |Barbados |25–27 March | |50 |Jamaica |- |19th |1990 ({{detailsLink|1990 CARIFTA Games}}) |Kingston |Jamaica |14–16 April |Independence Park |52 |Jamaica |- |20th |1991 ({{detailsLink|1991 CARIFTA Games}}) |Port of Spain |Trinidad and Tobago |30 March 30 – 1 April | |53 |Jamaica |- |21st |1992 ({{detailsLink|1992 CARIFTA Games}}) |Nassau |Bahamas |18–20 April | |53 |Jamaica |- |22nd |1993 ({{detailsLink|1993 CARIFTA Games}}) |Fort-de-France |Martinique |10–11 April | |55 |Jamaica |- |23rd |1994 ({{detailsLink|1994 CARIFTA Games}}) |Bridgetown |Barbados |2–4 April | |58 |Jamaica |- |24th |1995 ({{detailsLink|1995 CARIFTA Games}}) |George Town |Cayman Islands |15–17 April | |58 |Jamaica |- |25th |1996 ({{detailsLink|1996 CARIFTA Games}}) |Kingston |Jamaica |6–8 April |Independence Park |58 |Jamaica |- |26th |1997 ({{detailsLink|1997 CARIFTA Games}}) |Bridgetown |Barbados |4–6 April |National Stadium |58 |Jamaica |- |27th |1998 ({{detailsLink|1998 CARIFTA Games}}) |Port of Spain |Trinidad and Tobago |11–13 April | |62 |Jamaica |- |28th |1999 ({{detailsLink|1999 CARIFTA Games}}) |Fort-de-France |Martinique |3–5 April | |63 |Jamaica |- |29th |2000 ({{detailsLink|2000 CARIFTA Games}}) |St. George's |Grenada |22–24 April |National Stadium |61 |Jamaica |- |30th |2001 ({{detailsLink|2001 CARIFTA Games}}) |Bridgetown |Barbados |14–16 April | |62 |Jamaica |- |31st |2002 ({{detailsLink|2002 CARIFTA Games}}) |Nassau |Bahamas |March 30 – April 1 |Robinson National Stadium |66 |Jamaica |- |32nd |2003 ({{detailsLink|2003 CARIFTA Games}}) |Port of Spain |Trinidad and Tobago |19–21 April |Hasely Crawford National Stadium |66 |Jamaica |- |33rd |2004 ({{detailsLink|2004 CARIFTA Games}}) |Hamilton |Bermuda |9–11 April |National Stadium |66 |Jamaica |- |34th |2005 ({{detailsLink|2005 CARIFTA Games}}) |Bacolet |Trinidad and Tobago |26–28 March |Dwight Yorke Stadium |66 |Jamaica |- |35th |2006 ({{detailsLink|2006 CARIFTA Games}}) |Les Abymes |Guadeloupe |15–17 April |René Serge Nabajoth Stadium |66 |Jamaica |- |36th |2007 ({{detailsLink|2007 CARIFTA Games}}) |Providenciales |Turks and Caicos Islands |7–9 April |National Stadium |66 |Jamaica |- |37th |2008 ({{detailsLink|2008 CARIFTA Games}}) |Basseterre |St Kitts and Nevis |22–24 March |Silver Jubilee Stadium | 66 |Jamaica |- |38th |2009 ({{detailsLink|2009 CARIFTA Games}}) |Vieux Fort |St Lucia |10–13 April |George Odlum National Stadium |66 |Jamaica |- |39th |2010 ({{detailsLink|2010 CARIFTA Games}}) |George Town |Cayman Islands |3–5 April |Truman Bodden Sports Complex |66 |Jamaica |- |40th |2011 ({{detailsLink|2011 CARIFTA Games}}) |Montego Bay |Jamaica |23–25 April |Montego Bay Sports Complex |66 |Jamaica |- |41st |2012 ({{detailsLink|2012 CARIFTA Games}}) |Hamilton |Bermuda |6–9 April |National Stadium |66 |Jamaica |- |42nd |2013 ({{detailsLink|2013 CARIFTA Games}}) |Nassau |Bahamas |29 March – 1 April |Robinson National Stadium |66 |Jamaica |- |43rd |2014 ({{detailsLink|2014 CARIFTA Games}}) |Fort-de-France |Martinique |19–21 April |Stade Pierre Aliker |66 |Jamaica |- |44th |2015 ({{detailsLink|2015 CARIFTA Games}}) |Sugar City |St Kitts and Nevis |4–6 April |Silver Jubilee Stadium |66 |Jamaica |- |45th |2016 ({{detailsLink|2016 CARIFTA Games}}) |St. George's |Grenada |26–28 March |National Stadium |66 |Jamaica |- |46th |2017 ({{detailsLink|2017 CARIFTA Games}}) |Willemstad |Curaçao |15–17 April |Ergilio Hato Stadium |66 |Jamaica |- |47th |2018 ({{detailsLink|2018 CARIFTA Games}}) |Nassau |Bahamas |31 March – 2 April |Thomas Robinson Stadium |66 |Jamaica |- | 48th |2019 ({{detailsLink|2019 CARIFTA Games}}) |George Town |Cayman Islands |20–22 April |Truman Bodden Sports Complex |66 |Jamaica |- |49th |2022 ({{detailsLink|2022 CARIFTA Games}}) |Kingston |Jamaica |16–18 April |Independence Park |66 |Jamaica |- |50th |2023 ({{detailsLink|2023 CARIFTA Games}}) |Nassau |Bahamas |7–9 April |Thomas Robinson Stadium |68 |Jamaica |- |51st |2024 ({{detailsLink|2024 CARIFTA Games}}) |St. George's |Grenada |30 March – 1 April |Kirani James Athletic Stadium |68 |Jamaica |- |52nd |2025 ({{detailsLink|2025 CARIFTA Games}}) |Port of Spain |Trinidad and Tobago |19–21 April |Hasely Crawford Stadium |68 |Jamaica |- |53rd |2026 ({{detailsLink|2026 CARIFTA Games}}) |St. George's |Grenada |4–6 April |Kirani James Athletic Stadium |68 |Jamaica |} <gallery class="center"> File:HCStadium2013.jpg|{{center|Hasely Crawford Stadium}} File:Independence Park.jpg|{{center|Independence Park}} File:Tommy Robinson National Stadium.jpg|{{center|Thomas Robinson Stadium}} </gallery>

==Medal Totals Since 1990== As of 2024 {{Medals table | caption = | host = | flag_template = flagcountry | event = | team = | gold_JAM = 900 | silver_JAM = 606 | bronze_JAM = 388 | gold_BAH = 194 | silver_BAH = 261 | bronze_BAH = 306 | gold_TTO = 181 | silver_TTO = 242 | bronze_TTO = 259 | gold_BAR = 130 | silver_BAR = 176 | bronze_BAR = 230 | gold_MTQ = 71 | silver_MTQ = 88 | bronze_MTQ = 118 | name_MTQ = {{flagcountry|MTQ|local}} | gold_GRN = 58 | silver_GRN = 70 | bronze_GRN = 87 | gold_GLP = 49 | silver_GLP = 64 | bronze_GLP = 85 | name_GLP = {{flagcountry|GLP|local}} | gold_ATG = 31 | silver_ATG = 13 | bronze_ATG = 27 | gold_GUY = 30 | silver_GUY = 27 | bronze_GUY = 32 | gold_BER = 25 | silver_BER = 42 | bronze_BER = 49 | gold_CAY = 15 | silver_CAY = 18 | bronze_CAY = 39 | gold_LCA = 12 | silver_LCA = 28 | bronze_LCA = 21 | gold_IVB = 12 | silver_IVB = 14 | bronze_IVB = 15 | gold_SKN = 10 | silver_SKN = 16 | bronze_SKN = 20 | gold_DMA = 9 | silver_DMA = 13 | bronze_DMA = 15 | gold_GUF = 7 | silver_GUF = 7 | bronze_GUF = 6 | name_GUF = {{flagcountry|GUF|local}} | gold_ISV = 7 | silver_ISV = 1 | bronze_ISV = 1 | gold_TKS = 6 | silver_TKS = 7 | bronze_TKS = 10 | gold_SUR = 5 | silver_SUR = 4 | bronze_SUR = 7 | gold_BIZ = 5 | silver_BIZ = 2 | bronze_BIZ = 2 | gold_VIR = 3 | silver_VIR = 5 | bronze_VIR = 9 | gold_CUW = 3 | silver_CUW = 3 | bronze_CUW = 11 | gold_VIN = 2 | silver_VIN = 8 | bronze_VIN = 7 | gold_AIA = 2 | silver_AIA = 1 | bronze_AIA = 5 | gold_AHO = 0 | silver_AHO = 5 | bronze_AHO = 6 | gold_ARU = 0 | silver_ARU = 4 | bronze_ARU = 3 | gold_HAI = 0 | silver_HAI = 1 | bronze_HAI = 2 | gold_TCA = 0 | silver_TCA = 0 | bronze_TCA = 4 }}

==CARIFTA Games Records==

Jamaica has dominated the medals table at CARIFTA over the years. So too the record books. They hold records in 10 of the 21 Under-20 men's events contested all-time at CARIFTA, and hold or share 11 of the 17 Under-20 women's records. At the junior level, Jamaican boys own nine of the 17 records, whilst their girls possess a remarkable 10 of 16 marks in the Under-17 division. The oldest CARIFTA record in the books, though (at least for events still being contested in the modern Games), belongs to a Bermudian, Sonya Smith, whose Under-20 Javelin Throw performance of 53.98m has been on the books since 1979. The oldest boys' record is 15.03 m, the winning distance for Lyndon Sands of the Bahamas in the 1980 Under-17 Triple Jump.

Kareem Streete-Thompson went on to become one of the world's leading horizontal jumpers, but his CARIFTA performances have earned legendary status. In 1989, he set an Under-17 Long Jump record with a leap of 7.83 m, and a year later his 7.94 m was an Under-20 record, in his first year competing at that level for Cayman Islands. Both marks remain untouched. The women's horizontal jump records are almost as long-lived, Jackie Edwards' 1987 mark of 6.14 m was the Under-17 winning distance that year, and Daphne Saunders' leap of 6.93 m won her the 1989 title. Both ladies are from the Bahamas.

===Men Under 20=== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" width=100% |- !Event !Record !Athlete !Nationality !Date !Games !{{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}} !Video |- |100 m |10.11 {{wind|+1.2}} |Yohan Blake |{{JAM}} |7 April 2007 |2007 Providenciales | |- |200 m |19.93 {{wind|+1.4}} |Usain Bolt |{{JAM}} |11 April 2004 |2004 Hamilton | |[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3-wG6z1uB0] |- |400 m |45.02 |Kirani James |{{GRN}} |3 April 2010 |2010 Georgetown |<ref name="www.cfpitiming.com">{{cite web|title=Carifta Games Championship Complete Results|url=http://www.cfpitiming.com/2010_Outdoor_season/Carifta_2010/Carifta_male_results_2010.pdf|publisher=www.cfpitiming.com|date=2010-04-05|access-date=2010-12-14}}</ref> |- |800 m |1:48.95 |Kenroy Levy |{{JAM}} |April 1987 |1987 Port of Spain | |- |1500 m |3:47.56 |Gavyn Nero |{{TRI}} |11 April 2009 |2009 Vieux Fort | |- |3000 m<ref>Event held 1973-1979</ref> |8:48.20 |Trevor Small |{{BAR}} |April 1976 |1976 Nassau | |- |5000 m |14:34.34 |Kemoy Campbell |{{JAM}} |5 April 2010 |2010 George Town | |- |110 m hurdles (99.1 cm) |13.19 {{wind|-1.4}} |Shaquane Gordon |{{flagu|Jamaica}} |21 April 2025 |2025 Port of Spain |<ref>{{cite web|title=110m Hurdles Results|url=https://www.naaatt.org/results/2025/carifta_games/250419F055.htm|work=NAAATT|access-date=2 May 2025}}</ref> |- |300 m hurdles |41.00 |Clive Barriffe |{{JAM}} |5 May 1973 |1973 Port of Spain | |- |400 m hurdles |49.76 |Jehue Gordon |{{TRI}} |4 April 2010 |2010 Georgetown |<ref name="www.cfpitiming.com"/> |- |3000 m steeplechase |9:59.62 |Junior Mitchell |{{TRI}} |31 March 1991 |1991 Port of Spain | |- |High jump |2.22 m |Jermaine Francis |{{flagu|Saint Kitts and Nevis}} |17 April 2017 |2017 Willemstad |<ref>{{cite web|title=High Jump Results|url=http://www.cfpitiming.com/liveresults/2017_Outdoor/Carifta_2017/170415F015.htm|work=cfpitiming.com|date=17 April 2017|access-date=17 April 2017}}</ref> |- |Pole vault |5.30 m |Brenden Vanderpool |{{flagu|Bahamas}} |30 March 2024 |2024 St. George's |<ref>{{cite web|title=Pole Vault Result|url=https://milesplit.live/meets/606755/events/16/results/F/M|website=milesplit.com|date=30 March 2024|access-date=1 April 2024}}</ref> |- |Long jump |7.94 m<ref>7.95 m by other sources</ref> |Kareem Streete-Thompson |{{CAY}} |20 April 1990 |1990 Kingston | |- |Triple jump |16.46 m {{wind|+0.5}} |Jaydon Hibbert |{{flagu|Jamaica}} |18 April 2022 |2022 Kingston |<ref>{{cite web|title=2022 CARIFTA Games Results|url=https://www.athleticsnacac.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/JAM-Carifta-Games-APR16-18-2022-Results.pdf|publisher=NACAC|page=37|date=18 April 2022|access-date=7 May 2022|archive-date=20 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220520145109/http://www.athleticsnacac.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/JAM-Carifta-Games-APR16-18-2022-Results.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref> |- |Shot put (6 kg) |20.02 m |Kobe Lawrence |{{flagu|Jamaica}} |18 April 2022 |2022 Kingston |<ref name="worldathletics.org">{{cite news|title=Jamaican quartet breaks world U20 4x100m record at Carifta Games|url=https://worldathletics.org/competitions/world-athletics-u20-championships/cali22/news/report/jamaica-world-u20-4x100m-record-carifta-games|publisher=World Athletics|author=Noel Francis|date=19 April 2022|access-date=7 May 2022}}</ref> |- |Discus throw (1.75 kg) |66.41 m |Roje Stona |{{flagu|Jamaica}} |15 April 2017 |2017 Willemstad |<ref>{{cite web|title=Discus Throw Results|url=http://www.cfpitiming.com/liveresults/2017_Outdoor/Carifta_2017/170415F016.htm|work=cfpitiming.com|date=15 April 2017|access-date=17 April 2017}}</ref> |- |Javelin throw (800 g) |79.89 m |Keyshawn Strachan |{{flagu|Bahamas}} |16 April 2022 |2022 Kingston |<ref name="worldathletics.org"/> |- |Heptathlon |5623 pts |Maurice Smith |{{JAM}} |April 1999 |1999 Fort-de-France | |- |rowspan=2|Octathlon |5839 pts |Shakiel Chattoo |{{JAM}} |4–5 April 2015 |2015 Basseterre | |- |colspan=5|{{Octathlon score|11.17 {{wind|-2.4}}|{{nowrap|6.65 m}} {{wind|+0.8}}|{{nowrap|12.26 m}}|49.30|14.61 {{wind|-2.1}}|{{nowrap|1.97 m}}|{{nowrap|45.19 m}}|3.04.15}} | |- |rowspan=2|Decathlon (U20) |6522 pts |Tyrique Vincent |{{TTO}} |19–20 April 2025 |2025 Port of Spain | |- |colspan=5|{{Decathlon score|11.32 {{wind|-1.1}}|{{nowrap|6.99 m}} {{wind|-1.3}}|{{nowrap|12.97 m}}|{{nowrap|1.94 m}}|52.51|14.35 {{wind|-0.5}}|{{nowrap|34.63 m}}|{{nowrap|2.85 m}}|{{nowrap|44.77 m}}|5:13.57}} | |- |4 × 100 m relay |39.15 |Bouwahjgie Nkrumie Bryan Levell Sandrey Davison DeAndre Daley |{{flagu|Jamaica}} |17 April 2022 |2022 Kingston |<ref>{{cite news|title=Jamaica break Carifta U20 4x100 record|url=http://jamaica-star.com/article/sports/20220417/carifta2022-jamaica-break-carifta-u20-4x100-record|website=jamaica-star.com|date=17 April 2022|access-date=18 April 2022}}</ref> |- |4 × 400 m relay |3:05.49 |Nadal Seale Aidan Moore Jahkye Brewster Shamari Greenige-Lewis |{{flagu|Barbados}} |6 April 2026 |2026 St. George's |<ref>{{cite web|title=4x400 Metres Relay Results|url=https://worldathletics.org/competition/calendar-results/results/7236964?eventId=204595&gender=M|website=World Athletics|access-date=20 April 2026}}</ref> |}

===Women Under 20=== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" width=100% |- !Event !Record !Athlete !Nationality !Date !Games !{{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |- |rowspan=2|100 m |11.03 (heat) |Aleen Bailey |{{JAM}} |11 April 1998 |1998 Port of Spain |- |11.03 (heat) |Tamicka Clarke |{{BAH}} |11 April 1998 |1998 Port of Spain | |- |200 m |22.11 {{wind|+1.9}} |Shanoya Douglas |{{flagu|Jamaica}} |6 April 2026 |2026 St. George's |<ref>{{cite web|title=200m Results|url=https://worldathletics.org/competition/calendar-results/results/7236964?eventId=10229510&gender=W|website=World Athletics|access-date=20 April 2026}}</ref> |- |400 m |51.30 |Sonita Sutherland |{{JAM}} |15 April 2006 |2006 Les Abymes | |- |800 m |2:05.90 |Natoya Goule |{{JAM}} |24 March 2008 |2008 Basseterre | |- |1500 m |4:27.48 |Natoya Goule |{{JAM}} |10 April 2009 |2009 Vieux Fort | |- |3000 m |9:50.56 |Janice Turner |{{JAM}} |31 March 1991 |1991 Port of Spain | |- |100 m hurdles (83.8 cm) |13.06 {{wind|+0.9}} |Alexis James |{{flagu|Jamaica}} |10 April 2023 |2023 Nassau |<ref>{{cite web|title=Jamaica maintains dominance at 50th Carifta Games|url=https://worldathletics.org/news/report/jamaica-maintains-dominance-50th-carifta-games|publisher=World Athletics|author=Noel Francis|date=11 April 2023|access-date=18 April 2023}}</ref> |- |400 m hurdles |56.22 |Shiann Salmon |{{flagu|Jamaica}} |1 April 2018 |2018 Nassau |<ref>{{cite web|title=400m Hurdles Results|url=http://www.tekresults.net/results/2018/Carifta%20Games/180331F038.htm|work=tekresults.net|date=1 April 2018|access-date=3 April 2018}}</ref> |- |High jump |1.87 m |Jeanelle Scheper |{{flagu|Saint Lucia}} |1 April 2013 |2013 Nassau |<ref>{{cite web|title=High Jump Results|url=http://www.carifta2013.info/carifta2013results/130330F041.htm|publisher=www.carifta2013.info|date=1 April 2013|access-date=3 April 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140426233859/http://www.carifta2013.info/carifta2013results/130330F041.htm|archive-date=26 April 2014|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref> |- |Pole vault |3.20 m |Naima Caprice |{{flagu|Martinique}} |4 April 2026 |2026 St. George's |<ref>{{cite web|title=Pole Vault Results|url=https://worldathletics.org/competition/calendar-results/results/7236964?eventId=10229527|website=World Athletics|access-date=20 April 2026}}</ref> |- |Long jump |6.50 m {{wind|+0.5}} |Janae De Gannes |{{flagu|Trinidad and Tobago}} |1 April 2024 |2024 St. George's |<ref>{{cite web|title=Long Jump Result|url=https://milesplit.live/meets/606755/events/58/results/F/F|website=milesplit.com|date=30 March 2024|access-date=20 April 2024}}</ref> |- |Triple jump |13.40 m {{wind|+1.4}} |Yanis David |{{flagu|Guadeloupe}} |3 April 2015 |2015 Basseterre |<ref>{{cite web|title=Triple Jump Results|url=http://sknaaa.com/results/CariftaGames2015-SKN/150403F015.htm|publisher=SKNAAA|date=3 April 2015|access-date=4 April 2015|archive-date=9 April 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150409165500/http://sknaaa.com/results/CariftaGames2015-SKN/150403F015.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref> |- |Shot put (4.0 kg) |17.44 m |Marla-Kay Lampart |{{flagu|Jamaica}} |20 March 2025 |2025 Port of Spain | |- |Discus throw (1.0 kg) |55.06 m |Jackie Henrianne Pri Hyman |{{flagu|Guadeloupe}} |30 March 2024 |2024 St. George's |<ref>{{cite web|title=Discus Throw Result|url=https://milesplit.live/meets/606755/events/22/results/F/F|website=milesplit.com|date=30 March 2024|access-date=1 April 2024}}</ref> |- |Javelin throw 600g old spec. (-1998) |53.98 m |Sonya Smith |{{BER}} |20 April 1979 |1979 Kingston | |- |Javelin throw 600g new spec. (1999-) |51.13 m |Candesha Scott |{{flagu|Grenada}} |28 March 2016 |2016 St. George’s |<ref>{{cite news|title=Peters provides the highlight of the 2016 CARIFTA Games|url=http://www.iaaf.org/news/report/2016-carifta-games|publisher=IAAF|author=Terry Finisterre|date=29 March 2016|access-date=29 March 2016}}</ref> |- |Pentathlon |3935 pts |Salcia Slack |{{flagu|Jamaica}} |23 March 2008 |2008 Basseterre | |- |rowspan=2|Heptathlon |5231 pts |Ayesha Champagnie |{{flagu|Jamaica}} |4–5 April 2015 |2015 Basseterre |<ref>{{cite news|title=Taylor in record-breaking form at CARIFTA Games|url=http://www.iaaf.org/news/report/carifta-games-2015-basseterre|publisher=IAAF|author=Jon Mulkeen|date=6 April 2015|access-date=7 April 2015}}</ref> |- |colspan=5|{{Heptathlon Score|14.49 {{wind|+1.2}}|1.61 m|13.16 m|25.69 {{wind|+1.3}}|5.43 m {{wind|+0.4}}|44.37 m|2:39.27}} | |- |4 × 100 m relay |42.58 |Serena Cole Tina Clayton Brianna Lyston Tia Clayton |{{flagu|Jamaica}} |17 April 2022 |2022 Kingston |<ref>{{cite news|title=Jamaica Set New Girls' Under-20 World Record 42.58sec in Clean Sweep of Carifta Sprint Relays|url=https://www.caribbeannationalweekly.com/sports/jamaica-set-new-girls-under-20-world-record-42-58sec-in-clean-sweep-of-carifta-sprint-relays/|website=caribbeannationalweekly.com|author=Patrick Green|date=18 April 2022|access-date=18 April 2022}}</ref> |- |4 × 400 m relay |3:31.47 |Olivia James Janieve Russell Simoya Campbell Chrisann Gordon |{{flagu|Jamaica}} |25 April 2011 |2011 Montego Bay |<ref name="Terry Finisterre">{{cite news|title=Jamaica tops medal tally as CARIFTA Games conclude|url=http://www.iaaf.org/WYC11/news/newsid=59845.html|publisher=IAAF|author=Terry Finisterre|date=2011-04-26|access-date=2011-04-26}}</ref> |}

===Mixed U-20=== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" width=100% |- !Event !Record !Athlete !Nationality !Date !Games !{{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |- |4 × 400 m relay |3:20.79 |Tishawn Easton Akeela Dover Malachi Austin Tianna Springer |{{flagu|Guyana}} |5 April 2026 |2026 St. George's |<ref>{{cite web|title=Guyana shatters CARIFTA Games mixed relay record; Springer, Austin strikes 400m gold|url=https://kaieteurnewsonline.com/2026/04/05/guyana-shatters-carifta-games-mixed-relay-record-springer-austin-strikes-400m-gold/|website=kaieteurnewsonline.com|date=5 April 2026|access-date=20 April 2026}}</ref> |}

===Boys Under 18=== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" width=100% |- !Event !Record !Athlete !Nationality !Date !Games !{{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |- |100 m |10.27 {{wind|+1.9}} |Raheem Chambers |{{flagu|Jamaica}} |20 April 2014 |2014 Fort-de-France |<ref>{{cite news|title=100m Result|url=http://www.carifta2014.fr/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/100m-18-garcon1.pdf|publisher=www.carifta2014.fr|date=20 April 2014|access-date=22 April 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140426233155/http://www.carifta2014.fr/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/100m-18-garcon1.pdf|archive-date=26 April 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref> |- |200 m |20.84 {{wind|+1.2}} |Odean Skeen |{{JAM}} |5 April 2010 |2010 Georgetown |<ref name="www.cfpitiming.com"/> |- |400 m |46.64 |Christopher Taylor |{{flagu|Jamaica}} |4 April 2015 |2015 Basseterre |<ref>{{cite web|title=400m Results|url=http://sknaaa.com/results/CariftaGames2015-SKN/150403F049.htm|publisher=SKNAAA|date=4 April 2015|access-date=5 April 2015}}{{Dead link|date=July 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> |- |800 m |1:49.88 |Jonathan Jones |{{flagu|Barbados}} |28 March 2016 |2016 St George's |<ref>{{cite news|title=16-year-old Jonathan Jones (BAR) 1:49.88 smashes Carifta Games U18 800m record|url=http://www.watchathletics.com/video/other/3458/16-year-old-jonathan-jones-bar-1-49-88-smashes-carifta-games-u18-800m-record/|publisher=watchathletics.com|date=29 March 2016|access-date=31 March 2016}}</ref> |- |1500 m |4:00.04 |Theon O'Connor |{{JAM}} |7 April 2007 |2007 Providenciales | |- |3000 m |8:46.49 |Kemoy Campbell |{{JAM }} |8 April 2007 |2007 Providenciales | |- |5000 m |16:11.01 |Kendell Simon |{{GRN}} |4 April 1999 |1999 Fort-de-France | |- |100 m hurdles |12.88 |Aaron Wilmore |{{BAH}} |24 March 2008 |2008 Basseterre | |- |rowspan=2|110 m hurdles (91.4 cm) |13.32 {{wind|+1.3}} (heat) |Jaheel Hyde |{{flagcountry|JAM}} |21 April 2014 |2014 Fort-de-France | |- |13.1 {{AthAbbr|h}} {{AthAbbr|NWI}} |Tavonte Mott |{{flagu|Bahamas}} |6 April 2015 |2015 Basseterre |<ref>{{cite web|title=110m Hurdles Results|url=http://sknaaa.com/results/CariftaGames2015-SKN/150403F053.htm|publisher=SKNAAA|date=6 April 2015|access-date=7 April 2015|archive-date=10 April 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150410075632/http://sknaaa.com/results/CariftaGames2015-SKN/150403F053.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref> |- |400 m hurdles (0.84 m) |51.21 |Jaheel Hyde |{{flagu|Jamaica}} |20 April 2014 |2014 Fort-de-France |<ref>{{cite news|title=400m Hurdles Result|url=http://www.carifta2014.fr/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/400m-haies-18garcon.pdf|publisher=www.carifta2014.fr|date=20 April 2014|access-date=22 April 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140426234029/http://www.carifta2014.fr/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/400m-haies-18garcon.pdf|archive-date=26 April 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref> |- |High jump |2.13 m |Raymond Higgs |{{BAH}} |7 April 2007 |2007 Providenciales | |- |Long jump |7.83 m |Kareem Streete-Thompson |{{CAY}} |March 1989 |1989 Bridgetown | |- |Triple jump |16.33 m {{wind|+2.0}} |Miguel van Assen |{{flagu|Suriname}} |19 April 2014 |2014 Fort-de-France |<ref name="Jon Mulkeen">{{cite news|title=Sprinters and hurdlers shine at CARIFTA Games|url=http://www.iaaf.org/news/report/carifta-2014-hyde-belocian-assen-jones|publisher=IAAF|author=Jon Mulkeen|date=22 April 2014|access-date=22 April 2014}}</ref> |- |Shot put (5.0 kg) |18.17 m |Daniel Cope |{{flagu|Jamaica}} |16 April 2017 |2017 Willemstad |<ref>{{cite web|title=Shot Put Results|url=http://www.cfpitiming.com/liveresults/2017_Outdoor/Carifta_2017/170415F038.htm|work=cfpitiming.com|date=16 April 2017|access-date=17 April 2017}}</ref> |- |Discus throw (1.5 kg) |60.43 m |Phillipe Barnet |{{flagu|Jamaica}} |26 March 2016 |2016 St. George’s |<ref>{{cite news|title=Peters provides the highlight of the 2016 CARIFTA Games|url=http://www.iaaf.org/news/report/2016-carifta-games|publisher=IAAF|author=Terry Finisterre|date=29 March 2016|access-date=29 March 2016}}</ref> |- |Javelin throw (700 g) |76.50 m |Tyriq Hosford |{{flagu|Trinidad and Tobago}} |16 April 2017 |2017 Willemstad |<ref>{{cite web|title=Javelin Throw Results|url=http://www.cfpitiming.com/liveresults/2017_Outdoor/Carifta_2017/170415F002.htm|work=cfpitiming.com|date=16 April 2017|access-date=17 April 2017}}</ref> |- |4 × 100 m relay |39.97 |Michali Everett Tyreke Wilson Xavier Nairne Michael Stephens |{{flagu|Jamaica}} |16 April 2017 |2017 Willemstad |<ref>{{cite web|title=4×100m Relay Results|url=http://www.cfpitiming.com/liveresults/2017_Outdoor/Carifta_2017/170415F041.htm|work=cfpitiming.com|date=16 April 2017|access-date=17 April 2017}}</ref> |- |4 × 400 m relay |3:12.07 |Leonardo Ledgister Devaughn Ellington Jauavney James Christopher Taylor |{{flagu|Jamaica}} |6 April 2015 |2015 Basseterre |<ref>{{cite web|title=4×400m Relay Results|url=http://sknaaa.com/results/CariftaGames2015-SKN/150403F056.htm|publisher=SKNAAA|date=6 April 2015|access-date=7 April 2015|archive-date=10 April 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150410074500/http://sknaaa.com/results/CariftaGames2015-SKN/150403F056.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref> |}

===Girls Under 18=== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" width=100% |- !Event !Record !Athlete !Nationality !Date !Games !{{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |- |100 m |11.28 (heat) |Raneika Bean |{{BER}} |11 April 1998 |1998 Port of Spain | |- |200 m |23.03 (heat) |Anneisha McLaughlin |{{flagu|Jamaica}} |31 March 2002 |2002 Nassau | |- |400 m |53.36 |Shaunae Miller |{{BAH}} |3 April 2010 |2010 Georgetown |<ref name="cfpitiming.com">{{cite web|title=Carifta Games Championship Women's Complete Results|url=http://www.cfpitiming.com/2010_Outdoor_season/Carifta_2010/Carifta_female_results_2010.pdf|publisher=www.cfpitiming.com|date=2010-04-07|access-date=2010-12-22}}</ref> |- |800 m |2:09.59 |Natoya Goule |{{flagu|Jamaica}} |17 April 2006 |2006 Les Abymes | |- |1500 m |4:32.70 |Natoya Goule |{{flagu|Jamaica}} |15 April 2006 |2006 Les Abymes | |- |3000 m |10:00.23 |Janill Williams |{{flag|Antigua and Barbuda}} |4 April 1999 |1999 Fort-de-France | |- |100 m hurdles (76.2 cm) |13.16 {{wind|-2.1}} |Britany Anderson |{{flagu|Jamaica}} |17 April 2017 |2017 Willemstad |<ref>{{cite web|title=100m Hurdles Results|url=http://www.cfpitiming.com/liveresults/2017_Outdoor/Carifta_2017/170415F053.htm|work=cfpitiming.com|date=17 April 2017|access-date=19 April 2017}}</ref> |- |300 m hurdles |41.30 |Janieve Russell |{{flagu|Jamaica}} |12 April 2009 |2009 Vieux Fort | |- |400 m hurdles (76.2 cm) |58.95 |Sanique Walker |{{flagu|Jamaica}} |16 April 2017 |2017 Willemstad |<ref>{{cite web|title=400m Hurdles Results|url=http://www.cfpitiming.com/liveresults/2017_Outdoor/Carifta_2017/170415F024.htm|work=cfpitiming.com|date=16 April 2017|access-date=17 April 2017}}</ref> |- |High jump |1.85 m |Akela Jones |{{BAR}} |3 April 2010 |2010 Georgetown |<ref name="cfpitiming.com"/> |- |rowspan=2|Long jump |6.14 m |Jackie Edwards |{{BAH}} |April 1987 |1987 Port of Spain | |- |6.24 m {{AthAbbr|NWI}} |Yanis Esméralda David |{{flagicon|Guadeloupe|local2}}/{{flagcountry|GLP}} |20 April 2014 |2014 Fort-de-France | |- |Triple jump |13.10 m {{wind|+1.5}} |Yanis Esméralda David |{{flagicon|Guadeloupe|local2}}/{{flagcountry|GLP}} |21 April 2014 |2014 Fort-de-France |<ref>{{cite news|title=Triple Jump Result|url=http://www.carifta2014.fr/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/triple-saut-18-fille.pdf|publisher=www.carifta2014.fr|date=21 April 2014|access-date=22 April 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140426233200/http://www.carifta2014.fr/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/triple-saut-18-fille.pdf|archive-date=26 April 2014|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref> |- |Shot put (3.0 kg) |16.31 m |Sahjay Stevens |{{flagu|Jamaica}} |4 April 2015 |2015 Basseterre |<ref>{{cite web|title=Shot Put Results|url=http://sknaaa.com/results/CariftaGames2015-SKN/150403F041.htm|publisher=SKNAAA|date=4 April 2015|access-date=4 April 2015|archive-date=8 April 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150408001414/http://sknaaa.com/results/CariftaGames2015-SKN/150403F041.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref> |- |Discus throw (1.0 kg) |46.47 m |Janel Fullerton |{{flagu|Jamaica}} |19 April 2014 |2014 Fort-de-France |<ref>{{cite news|title=Discus Throw Result|url=http://www.carifta2014.fr/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/disque-18-fille.pdf|publisher=www.carifta2014.fr|date=19 April 2014|access-date=22 April 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140426233424/http://www.carifta2014.fr/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/disque-18-fille.pdf|archive-date=26 April 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref> |- |Javelin throw (500 g) |49.66 m |Shanee Angol |{{flagu|Dominica}} |21 April 2014 |2014 Fort-de-France |<ref>{{cite news|title=Javelin Throw Result|url=http://www.carifta2014.fr/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/javelot-18-fille.pdf|publisher=www.carifta2014.fr|date=21 April 2014|access-date=22 April 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140426234027/http://www.carifta2014.fr/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/javelot-18-fille.pdf|archive-date=26 April 2014|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref> |- |Javelin throw 600g old spec. (-1998) |43.66 m |Francette Pognon |{{flag|Martinique}} |April 1997 |1997 Bridgetown | |- |Javelin throw 600g new spec. (1999-) |42.90 m |Deandra Dottin |{{flag|Barbados}} |9 April 2007 |2007 Providenciales | |- |4 × 100 m relay |44.80 |Shellece Clarke Shanice Reid Natalliah White Kimone Shaw |{{flagu|Jamaica}} |20 April 2014 |2014 Fort-de-France |<ref>{{cite news|title=4×100m Relay Result|url=http://www.carifta2014.fr/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/4x100m-18-fille1.pdf|publisher=www.carifta2014.fr|date=20 April 2014|access-date=22 April 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140426233423/http://www.carifta2014.fr/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/4x100m-18-fille1.pdf|archive-date=26 April 2014|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref> |- |4 × 400 m relay |3:37.65 |Taqece Duggan Junell Bromfield Shannon Kalawan Tiffany James |{{flagu|Jamaica}} |21 April 2014 |2014 Fort-de-France |<ref>{{cite news|title=4×400m Relay Result|url=http://www.carifta2014.fr/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/4x400m-18-fille1.pdf|publisher=www.carifta2014.fr|date=21 April 2014|access-date=22 April 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140426233426/http://www.carifta2014.fr/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/4x400m-18-fille1.pdf|archive-date=26 April 2014|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref> |}

===Boys Under 17=== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" width=100% |- !Event !Record !Athlete !Nationality !Date !Games !{{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |- |100 m |10.34 |Dexter Lee |{{flagu|Jamaica}} |7 April 2007 |2007 Providenciales | |- |200 m |20.84 {{wind|+1.2}} |Odean Skeen |{{flagu|Jamaica}} |5 April 2010 |2010 Georgetown |<ref name="www.cfpitiming.com"/> |- |400 m |47.27 |Nickecoy Bramwell |{{flagu|Jamaica}} |30 March 2024 |2024 St. George's |<ref>{{cite web|title=400m Result|url=https://milesplit.live/meets/606755/events/11/results/F/M|website=milesplit.com|date=30 March 2024|access-date=1 April 2024}}</ref> |- |800 m |1:51.79 |Jerrad Mason |{{BAR}} |25 April 2011 |2011 Montego Bay |<ref name="Terry Finisterre"/> |- |1500 m |4:00.04 |Theon O'Connor |{{flagu|Jamaica}} |7 April 2007 |2007 Providenciales | |- |3000 m |8:46.49 |Kemoy Campbell |{{flagu|Jamaica}} |8 April 2007 |2007 Providenciales | |- |5000 m |16:11.01 |Kendell Simon |{{GRN}} |4 April 1999 |1999 Fort-de-France | |- |100 m hurdles |12.88 |Aaron Wilmore |{{BAH}} |24 March 2008 |2008 Basseterre | |- |110 m hurdles (91.4 cm) |13.54 {{wind|+0.6}} |Deshaun Lamb |{{flagu|Jamaica}} |22 April 2019 |2019 George Town |<ref>{{cite web|title=110m Hurdles Results|url=http://www.cfpitiming.com/liveresults/2019_Outdoor/Carifta_2019/results_27.html#round_1|work=cfpitiming.com|date=22 April 2019|access-date=4 May 2019}}</ref> |- |400 m hurdles |52.19 |Robert Miller |{{flagu|Jamaica}} |31 March 2024 |2024 St. George's |<ref>{{cite web|title=400m Hurdles Result|url=https://milesplit.live/meets/606755/events/36/results/F/M|website=milesplit.com|date=31 March 2024|access-date=20 April 2024}}</ref> |- |High jump |2.13 m |Raymond Higgs |{{BAH}} |7 April 2007 |2007 Providenciales | |- |Long jump |7.83 m |Kareem Streete-Thompson |{{CAY}} |March 1989 |1989 Bridgetown | |- |Triple jump |15.26 m {{wind|-0.7}} |Amani Phillips |{{flagu|Jamaica}} |19 April 2025 |2025 Port of Spain | |- |Shot put (5 kg) |18.90 m |Kamari Kennedy |{{flagu|Jamaica}} |20 March 2024 |2025 Port of Spain | |- |Discus throw (1.5 kg) |60.87 m |Kamari Kennedy |{{flagu|Jamaica}} |21 April 2025 |2025 Port of Spain | |- |Javelin throw (700 g) |68.84 m |Maliek Francis |{{flagu|Antigua and Barbuda}} |30 March 2024 |2024 St. George's |<ref>{{cite web|title=Javelin Throw Result|url=https://milesplit.live/meets/606755/events/3/results/F/M|website=milesplit.com|date=30 March 2024|access-date=1 April 2024}}</ref> |- |rowspan=2|Octathlon |5158 pts |Omari Brown |{{TTO}} |19–20 April 2025 |2025 Port of Spain | |- |colspan=5|{{Octathlon score|11.02 {{wind|-1.2}}|{{nowrap|6.82 m}} {{wind|0.0}}|{{nowrap|9.84 m}}|49.74|14.03 {{wind|-0.8}}|{{nowrap|1.75 m}}|{{nowrap|23.15 m}}|5:16.52}} | |- |4 × 100 m relay |40.76 |Adam Cummings Odean Skeen Travis Drummond Jazeel Murphy |{{flagu|Jamaica}} |12 April 2009 |2009 Vieux Fort | |- |4 × 400 m relay |3:12.72 |Jonathan Higgs Jahcario Wilson Jireh Woodside Eagan Neely |{{flagu|Bahamas}} |21 April 2025 |2025 Port of Spain |<ref>{{cite web|title=Men's U17 4×400m Relay Results|url=https://www.naaatt.org/results/2025/carifta_games/250419F060.htm|publisher=NAAATT|date=21 April 2025|access-date=4 May 2025}}</ref> |}

===Girls Under 17 === {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" width=100% |- !Event !Record !Athlete !Nationality !Date !Games !{{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |- |100 m |11.27 {{wind|+1.6}} |Briana Williams |{{flagu|Jamaica}} |31 March 2018 |2018 Nassau |<ref>{{cite web|title=100m Results|url=http://www.tekresults.net/results/2018/Carifta%20Games/180331F001.htm|work=tekresults.net|date=1 April 2018|access-date=3 April 2018}}</ref> |- |200 m |23.03 (heat) |Anneisha McLaughlin |{{flagu|Jamaica}} |31 March 2002 |2002 Nassau | |- |400 m |52.47 |Shameika McLean |{{flagu|Jamaica}} |4 April 2026 |2026 St. George's |<ref>{{cite web|title=400m Results|url=https://worldathletics.org/competition/calendar-results/results/7236964?eventId=10229511&gender=W|website=World Athletics|access-date=20 April 2026}}</ref> |- |800 m |2:09.59 |Natoya Goule |{{flagu|Jamaica}} |17 April 2006 |2006 Les Abymes | |- |1500 m |4:32.70 |Natoya Goule |{{flagu|Jamaica}} |15 April 2006 |2006 Les Abymes | |- |3000 m |10:00.23 |Janill Williams |{{flag|Antigua and Barbuda}} |4 April 1999 |1999 Fort-de-France | |- |100 m hurdles (76.2 cm) |13.11 {{wind|+1.7}} |Crystal Morrison |{{flagu|Jamaica}} |1 April 2018 |2018 Nassau |<ref>{{cite web|title=100m Hurdles Results|url=http://www.tekresults.net/results/2018/Carifta%20Games/180331F006.htm|work=tekresults.net|date=1 April 2018|access-date=3 April 2018}}</ref> |- |300 m hurdles |41.30 |Janieve Russell |{{flagu|Jamaica}} |12 April 2009 |2009 Vieux Fort | |- |400 m hurdles |1:00.78 |Quaycian Davis |{{flagu|Jamaica}} |21 April 2019 |2019 George Town |<ref>{{cite web|title=400m Hurdles Results|url=http://www.cfpitiming.com/liveresults/2019_Outdoor/Carifta_2019/results_32.html#round_1|work=cfpitiming.com|date=21 April 2019|access-date=4 May 2019}}</ref> |- |High jump |1.85 m |Akela Jones |{{BAR}} |3 April 2010 |2010 Georgetown |<ref name="cfpitiming.com"/> |- |Long jump |6.14 m |Jackie Edwards |{{BAH}} |April 1987 |1987 Port of Spain | |- |Triple jump |12.69 m {{wind|-3.7}} |Jaeda Robinson |{{flagu|Jamaica}} |1 April 2024 |2024 St. George's |<ref>{{cite web|title=Triple Jump Result|url=https://milesplit.live/meets/606755/events/64/results/F/F|website=milesplit.com|date=1 April 2024|access-date=20 April 2024}}</ref> |- |Shot put (3 kg) |14.51 m |Thamera Manette |{{flagu|Martinique}} |31 March 2018 |2018 Nassau |<ref>{{cite web|title=Shot Put Results|url=http://www.tekresults.net/results/2018/Carifta%20Games/180331F010.htm|publisher=www.tekresults.net|date=31 March 2018|access-date=10 April 2018}}</ref> |- |Shot put |14.29 m |Claudia Villeneuve |{{flag|Martinique}} |3 April 1999 |1999 Fort-de-France | |- |Discus throw (1.0 kg) |47.94 m |Cedricka Williams |{{flagu|Jamaica}} |22 April 2019 |2019 George Town |<ref>{{cite web|title=Discus Throw Results|url=http://www.cfpitiming.com/liveresults/2019_Outdoor/Carifta_2019/results_62.html#round_1|work=cfpitiming.com|date=22 April 2019|access-date=4 May 2019}}</ref> |- |Javelin throw (500 g) |52.53 m |Dior-Rae Scott |{{flagu|Bahamas}} |1 April 2024 |2024 St. George's |<ref>{{cite web|title=Javelin Throw Result|url=https://milesplit.live/meets/606755/events/56/results/F/F|website=milesplit.com|date=1 April 2024|access-date=20 April 2024}}</ref> |- |Javelin throw 600g old spec. (-1998) |43.66 m |Francette Pognon |{{flag|Martinique}} |April 1997 |1997 Bridgetown | |- |Javelin throw 600g new spec. (1999-) |44.57 m |Dior-Rae Scott |{{flagu|Bahamas}} |18 April 2022 |2022 Kingston |<ref name="worldathletics.org"/> |- |4 × 100 m relay |44.21 |Keyezra Thomas Taree Forbes Jazae Johnson Brion Ward |{{flagu|Bahamas}} |5 April 2026 |2026 St. George's |<ref>{{cite web|title=4×100m Relay Results|url=https://worldathletics.org/competition/calendar-results/results/7236964?eventId=204594&gender=W|website=World Athletics|access-date=20 April 2026}}</ref> |- |4 × 400 m relay |3:38.09 |Janieve Russell Shericka Jackson Deandre Whitehorne Chrisann Gordon |{{flagu|Jamaica}} |13 April 2009 |2009 Vieux Fort | |}

==Austin Sealy Award Winners==

Starting in 1977,<ref name=bahwk> {{Cite news | last = Finlayson | first = Alpheus | date = 20 April 2011 | title = Who Will Win The Next Austin Sealy Award? | url = http://www.thebahamasweekly.com/publish/sports/Who_Will_Win_The_Next_Austin_Sealy_Award15481.shtml | publisher = thebahamasweekly.com | access-date = 11 October 2011 }} </ref> the Austin Sealy Award is presented to the athlete adjudged the most outstanding, either in terms of record accomplishment, or quality of performance as compared to other top medallists. The Carifta Games Magazine issued for the 40th edition of the Carifta Games contains the article: "Most Outstanding Athletes over the years: Winners of the Austin Sealy Trophy", by David Miller, published on page 19 in part 2<ref>{{Cite web |date = 23–25 April 2011 |title = Carifta Games Magazine, Part 2 |url = http://www.cariftagames2011.herobo.com/web_documents/carifta_magazine_sm_part2.pdf |publisher = Carifta Games 2011 |access-date = 12 October 2011 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120425061142/http://www.cariftagames2011.herobo.com/web_documents/carifta_magazine_sm_part2.pdf |archive-date = 25 April 2012 |url-status = dead |df = dmy-all }}</ref> and on page 24 in part 3.<ref>{{Cite web |title = Carifta Games Magazine, Part 3 |url = http://www.cariftagames2011.herobo.com/web_documents/carifta_magazine_sm_part3.pdf |publisher = Carifta Games 2011 |access-date = 12 October 2011 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120425061211/http://www.cariftagames2011.herobo.com/web_documents/carifta_magazine_sm_part3.pdf |archive-date = 25 April 2012 |url-status = dead |df = dmy-all }}</ref> It displays a complete list of award winners. However, there are a couple of inconsistencies: in 2008 Barbados' hurdles sprinter Kierre Beckles won the trophy<ref> {{Cite web | last = Foster | first = Anthony | date = 25 March 2008 | title = Beckles already eyeing Bydgoszcz, as CARIFTA Games close – Day THREE | url = http://www.iaaf.org/WJC08/news/kind=100/newsid=44173.html | publisher = IAAF | access-date = 12 October 2011 }} </ref> rather than Trinidadian hurdles sprinter Jehue Gordon, who on the other hand gained the trophy in 2010<ref> {{Cite web | last = Finisterre | first = Terry | date = 7 April 2010 | title = Gordon and James steal the show at CARIFTA Games | url = http://www.iaaf.org/WJC10/news/kind=100/newsid=56388.html | publisher = IAAF | access-date = 12 October 2011 }} </ref> rather than Grenadian sprinter Kirani James, the winner of 2009.

In 2002 Jamaican U17 sprinter Anneisha McLaughlin won the award<ref> {{Cite news | last = Graham | first = Raymond | date = 2 April 2002 | title = Ja top Carifta again | url = http://old.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20020402/sports/sports1.html | newspaper = Jamaica Gleaner | access-date = 15 October 2011 }} </ref> rather Usain Bolt, who was awarded the trophy in 2003 and 2004.

Bahamian thrower Laverne Eve is reported to be the award winner in Kingston in 1982 and Martinique in 1983,<ref name=bahwk/> rather than in 1981. In the year 1981, U17 sprinter Candy Ford from Bermuda, who then won three gold medals (100 m, 200 m, and 400 m), was awarded the so-called "Oscar Steele Challenge Trophy" for being the most outstanding athlete of the games.<ref name=gleaner_1> {{Cite news | date = 23 April 1981 | title = Bahamas remain Carifta champions by one medal ... Jamaica retain second place. \Jamaica, for the second year in-a-row had to be content with the runner-up spot in the Carifta games... | url = http://gleaner.newspaperarchive.com/kingston-gleaner/1981-04-23/page-8 | newspaper=The Gleaner | pages = 8 | access-date = December 27, 2013 }}{{subscription required}} </ref>

{| class="wikitable" |- ! Winner (Country) ! Year(s) |- |{{flagathlete|Debbie Jones|BER}} || 1977 |- |{{flagathlete|Mary Ann Higgs|BAH}} || 1978* |- |{{flagathlete|Thaon Jon Jones|JAM}}<ref>{{cite web |title=Spam Jones Gives NU Track a Boost |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/omaha-world-herald-spam-jones-gives-nu-t/191801908/ |work=Omaha World-Herald (Omaha, Nebraska) |access-date=21 February 2026 |page=25 |date=1 Feb 1980}}</ref> || 1979* |- |{{flagathlete|Richard Louis|BAR}} || 1980* |- |{{flagathlete|Candy Ford|BER}} || 1981*† |- |{{flagathlete|Laverne Eve|BAH}} || 1982 |- |{{flagathlete|Laverne Eve|BAH}} || 1983 |- |{{flagathlete|Pauline Davis|BAH}} || 1984 |- |{{flagathlete|Andrea Thomas|JAM}} || 1985 |- |{{flagicon|Guadeloupe}} Pascal Théophile (GLP) || 1986* |- |{{flagathlete|Nicole Springer|BAR}} || 1987 |- |{{flagathlete|Michelle Freeman|JAM}} || 1988 |- |{{flagathlete|Kareem Streete-Thompson|CAY}} || 1989* |- |{{flagathlete|Kareem Streete-Thompson|CAY}} || 1990 |- |{{flagathlete|Inez Turner|JAM}} || 1991 |- |{{flagathlete|Claudine Williams|JAM}} || 1992* |- |{{flagathlete|Nikole Mitchell|JAM}} || 1993 |- |{{flagathlete|Obadele Thompson|BAR}} || 1994 |- |{{flagathlete|Debbie Ferguson|BAH}} || 1995 |- |{{flagathlete|Cydonie Mothersille|CAY}} || 1996 |- |{{flagathlete|Roy Bailey|JAM}} {{flagathlete|Aleen Bailey|JAM}} || 1997 |- |{{flagathlete|Janill Williams|ATG}} || 1998 |- |{{flagathlete|Darrel Brown|TRI}} || 1999* |- |{{flagathlete|Darrel Brown|TRI}} || 2000* |- |{{flagathlete|Veronica Campbell|JAM}} || 2001 |- |{{flagathlete|Anneisha McLaughlin |JAM}} || 2002* |- |{{flagathlete|Usain Bolt|JAM}} || 2003 |- |{{flagathlete|Usain Bolt|JAM}} || 2004 |- |{{flagathlete|Theon O'Conner|JAM}} || 2005* |- |{{flagathlete|Gavyn Nero|TRI}} || 2006* |- |{{flagathlete|Yohan Blake|JAM}} || 2007 |- |{{flagathlete|Kierre Beckles|BAR}} || 2008 |- |{{flagathlete|Kirani James|GRN}} || 2009 |- |{{flagathlete|Jehue Gordon|TRI}} || 2010 |- |{{flagathlete|Anthonique Strachan|BAH}} || 2011 |- |{{flagathlete|Anthonique Strachan|BAH}} || 2012 |- |{{flagathlete|Shaunae Miller|BAH}} || 2013 |- |{{flagathlete|Akela Jones|BAR}} || 2014 |- |{{flagathlete|Mary Fraser|BAR}} || 2015* |- |{{flagathlete|Anderson Peters|GRN}} || 2016 |- |{{flagathlete|Glenn Kunst|CUR}} || 2017 |- |{{flagathlete|Briana Williams|JAM}} || 2018 |- |{{flagathlete|Briana Williams|JAM}} || 2019 |- |Competition not held || |2020 |- |Competition not held || |2021 |- |{{flagathlete|Adeajah Hodge|BVI}} || 2022 |- |{{flagathlete|Roshawn Clarke|JAM}} || 2023 |- |Janae De Gannes (TRI) |2024 |- |Kamari Kennedy (JAM) |2025 |- |Shanoya Douglas (JAM) |2026 |}

* = Under-17 (before 2014) / Under-18 (after 2013) † = Oscar Steele Challenge Trophy

==See also== *Caribbean Community

==References== {{reflist|30em}}

==External links== * [http://ttnaaa.org/compete/2014/results/carifta_records.pdf CARIFTA Games Records] *Results of all CARIFTA Games in all events (last standing 2006): [http://www.gbrathletics.com/ic/cfg.htm Under 20 Men], [http://www.gbrathletics.com/ic/cfgw.htm Under 20 Women], [http://www.gbrathletics.com/ic/cfgy.htm Under 17 Boys], [http://www.gbrathletics.com/ic/cfgyw.htm Under 17 Girls]

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