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Morton secures VI’s first medal @ 2023 CARIFTA 50 Games

- Jah'kyla Morgan takes Silver in High Jump while J’Den advances to Boys 100M Semi’s
High Jumper Jah'kyla Morton has won Silver for the Virgin Islands in Under-17 Girls High Jump at the 50th CARIFTA Games, 2023, to secure the first medal for the territory. Photo: BVIAA
Meanwhile, VI sprinter J'Den Jackson has advanced to the semi-finals in the 100M with a 2nd place finish and a time of 11.13. Photo: BVIAA
Meanwhile, VI sprinter J'Den Jackson has advanced to the semi-finals in the 100M with a 2nd place finish and a time of 11.13. Photo: BVIAA
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – High Jumper Jah'kyla Morton has won Silver for the Virgin Islands in Under-17 Girls High Jump at the 50th CARIFTA Games, 2023, to secure the first medal for the territory.

In the U17 High Jump, as part of the games being played at the Thomas Robinson Stadium in Nassau, Bahamas, Morton’s 1.70m was just enough to put her ahead of Jamaica’s Shanniqua Williams 1.65m with bronze, however, Jamaica’s Asia McKay with 1.73m took the gold.

Meanwhile, VI sprinter J'Den Jackson has advanced to the semi-finals in the 100M with a 2nd place finish and a time of 11.13.

These CARIFTA games represent the largest junior track and field competition in the region with a representation of 28 countries from around the Caribbean, to celebrate strength, resilience, talent and pride of local athletes.  

Fans worldwide can watch the live streaming and TV coverage of the 2023 Carifta Games on SportMax, as well as the Carifta 50th Facebook page.

6 Responses to “Morton secures VI’s first medal @ 2023 CARIFTA 50 Games”

  • Fam (08/04/2023, 13:41) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations
  • Hmm (08/04/2023, 13:45) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    Congratulations. I hope the other team can get a flight out of Cuba and get to participate.
  • Nice. (08/04/2023, 15:29) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congrats.
  • GT (08/04/2023, 15:42) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Yes they have arrived in the Bahamas and they were given the chance to run time trials to see if they would qualify .
  • Guy Hill Oly LA'84 (08/04/2023, 15:44) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations. Keep up the good work and always continue to do and be the best you can be. Be Brave.
  • Yes (10/04/2023, 07:52) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    awesome kyla


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