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Rikkoi A.R. Brathwaite runs sub-10 seconds in 100m for 2nd in Brazil

August 25th, 2025 | Tags: Rikkoi A.R. Brathwaite 100m Second Sao Paulo Brazil
Virgin Islands' speed ace Rikkoi A.R. Brathwaite dipped under 10 seconds for second place in the Men's 100m at the Grande Prêmio Brasil de Atletismo in Sao Paulo on Sunday, August 24, 2025. Photo: Getty Images
Rikkoi A.R. Brathwaite clocked 9.92s (+3.4w) to finish behind Brazil's national record holder in the 100m, Erik Filipe Barbosa Cardoso, who finished in 9.88s in a wind-assisted race. Photo: Facebook
Rikkoi A.R. Brathwaite clocked 9.92s (+3.4w) to finish behind Brazil's national record holder in the 100m, Erik Filipe Barbosa Cardoso, who finished in 9.88s in a wind-assisted race. Photo: Facebook
Deya Erickson completed the 100M hurdles in São Paulo, Brazil in 13.22s (+3.0w) and a 6th place finish. Photo: BVIAA
Deya Erickson completed the 100M hurdles in São Paulo, Brazil in 13.22s (+3.0w) and a 6th place finish. Photo: BVIAA
SAO PAULO, Brazil, SA- Virgin Islands' speed ace Rikkoi A.R. Brathwaite dipped under 10 seconds for second place in the Men's 100m at the Grande Prêmio Brasil de Atletismo in Sao Paulo on Sunday, August 24, 2025.

Brathwaite clocked 9.92s (+3.4w) to finish behind Brazil's national record holder in the 100m, Erik Filipe Barbosa Cardoso, who crossed the finish line in 9.88s.

Third was Arturo H.D. Espinosa of Panama in 9.95s.

Brathwaite is now expected to represent the Virgin Islands at the 2025 World Athletics Championships to be held in Tokyo, Japan, from September 13 to 21, 2025. This event will feature over 2000 athletes from around 200 countries, competing at the Japan National Stadium.

Deya Erickson competes in hurdles event

Meanwhile, Deya Erickson completed the 100M hurdles at the same meet in São Paulo, Brazil.

Erickson registered a time of 13.22s (+3.0w) for a 6th place finish.

7 Responses to “Rikkoi A.R. Brathwaite runs sub-10 seconds in 100m for 2nd in Brazil”

  • bvibuzz (25/08/2025, 08:25) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    you go boy! continue to push
  • Fan (25/08/2025, 09:53) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations
    hard work pays off. Keep focusing on your dream every thing is a matter of timing. This is your season to shine keep reaching for the stars.
  • Wow. (25/08/2025, 10:10) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Nice. !!
  • This is great (25/08/2025, 10:56) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    congratulations, sir. great stuff. Every day you are getting better. I am of human history only 143 men have run 100n meters under 10 seconds. One of them is from BVI. This is huge.
    • Sad (25/08/2025, 12:17) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      unfortunately it wont be recognize as a personal best because of the wind factor
  • So Proud (25/08/2025, 11:00) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Wow. 9.92! You are putting on the turbo now, Son. And we love it. Proud Virgin Islander over here. Congratulations. You are running with the big boys now. Nice, real nice.
  • BRAD BOYNES (25/08/2025, 12:19) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Nice but wind aided does not count. good run though regardless.


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