ST GEORGE'S, Grenada, May 22,
2026 – This weekend’s Whitsuntide Games at the Kirani James Athletic
Stadium are expected to generate keen interest among track and field fans in
Grenada, with several of the country’s leading athletes set to compete over two
days of competition.
Several of Grenada’s top local
performers, including United States-based collegiate athletes and
representatives from the recent CARIFTA Games, are listed among the entries for
the championships.
However, the Men’s 400 metres
Open & International is already being billed as one of the marquee events
of the meet.
Joshem Sylvester and Shaquanne
Toussaint are fresh from competition at the NJCAA Championships in New Mexico. They are expected to face stiff opposition from Michael Francois, Matthew Paul,
and Troy Mason. All five athletes represent ACE Track Club.
Another event expected to attract
considerable attention is the Under-20 Boys’ 100 metres, which features six
preliminary heats and an impressive field of emerging sprint talent. Among the
leading contenders are Ian George of Top Flight Athletics, Ethan Sam and Delron
John of ACE Track Club, as well as Kneon Stanislaus and Kanick Nixon of Fusion
Athletics. Alex Seepersad of Phoenix Athletics Club is also expected to be
among the challengers.
In the field events, Deshawn
Smart of Altitude Track Academy will attempt to replicate the form that earned
him a gold medal at the recent CARIFTA Games when he competes in the Under-17
Boys’ Javelin Throw.
Grenada’s Olympic and World
Championship decathlon medallist, Lindon Victor, is also scheduled to compete in
both the Discus and Shot Put events, adding further prestige to the
championships.
Meanwhile, the Women’s 200 metres
Open & International is shaping up to be another feature attraction.
InterCol champion Shade John and her Track Blazers teammate Cayla Christopher
are expected to face a strong challenge from Cheffonia Houston of ACE Track
Club, who also recently returned from the NJCAA Championships.
Live results for the
championships are available via Milesplit Grenada – Whitsuntide Games 2026 Results.
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