Friday, September 05, 2025

Grenada’s Big Four Ready to Chase Glory at World Championships in Tokyo

ST GEORGE'S, Grenada, September 5, 2025 — The Grenada Athletic Association (GAA) has officially announced a four-member team to represent the nation at the 2025 World Athletics Championships, scheduled to take place in Tokyo, Japan, from Saturday, September 13 to Sunday, September 21, 2025.

Grenada will be proudly represented by a blend of Olympic and World Championship medalists, along with rising talent, competing in some of the marquee events of the Championships:

AthleteEventCategory
Kirani James400 MetresMale
Anderson PetersJavelin ThrowMale
Lindon VictorDecathlonMale
Kelsie Murrell-RossShot PutFemale

James, Grenada’s first and only Olympic gold medalist, headlines the team as he continues his quest for global titles in the 400 metres. Peters, a two-time World Champion and Olympic bronze medallist in the javelin, will be looking to reclaim top honours in his event. Victor, a two-time Commonwealth Games champion and Olympic bronze medallist, will compete in the gruelling ten-discipline decathlon, while Murrell-Ross will make her World Championships debut, carrying Grenada’s hopes in the women’s shot put.

The athletes will be guided by an experienced coaching team, including Paul Phillip, Christopher Lawrence, Christopher Huffins, and Marissa Chew, who bring a wealth of international expertise to support Grenada’s campaign.

The national delegation has already begun assembling in Tokyo, travelling from various locations to complete final preparations ahead of the opening ceremonies.

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