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Bahamian Athletes Set Season And Personal Bests on the Circuit

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Bahamian athletes continue to make their presence felt on the international track and field circuit with strong performances across multiple meets in North America and Europe.

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5 months ago

July 14, 2025

10th Year Seniors

U.S.A. – Bahamian athletes continue to make their presence felt on the international track and field circuit with strong performances across multiple meets in North America and Europe.

In Canada, at the Edmonton Athletics Invitational – Denisha Cartwright was third in the 100 meter hurdles in 12.96 seconds, and in the field Laquan Nairn finished fourth in the long jump at 7.61 metres.

A strong Bahamian contingent also took the track at the 2025 Ed Murphey Classic in Memphis, Tennessee.

Collinique Farrington ran a personal and season’s best of 22.66 seconds in the division f 200m final while Printassia Johnson won the 400 metre division f final in 51.52 seconds.

In the field, Kaiwan Culmer delivered a personal best of 17 metres even in the men’s triple jump pro category.

At the JAC Invitational in Jacksonville, Florida – Adam Musgrove clocked a personal best of 10.22 seconds to win his 100 metre heat, while Samson Colebrooke was third in 10.83 seconds.

Musgrove returned to win the 200 metres in 21.07 seconds.

Softball

On the heels of showcasing their skills against the best in the country, elite junior softball talent took their show on the road.

The Bahamas’ 14-and-under girls softball team captured the championship at the Babe Ruth Caribbean Region International Invitational in Fort Myers, Florida.

Team Bahamas wrapped up the weekend with a dominant 12-1 victory over Grand Cayman in the title game, finishing the tournament with a 4-1 record.

The Bahamas jumped out to a 5-0 lead in the first inning, powered by key hits from Kylea Londyn Greene, Cassidy Jones, and Temera Bullard. They added five more in the second to put the game away.

Greene went a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBIs, Bullard drove in two, and pitcher Madison Dillet held the Cayman Bats in check to seal the win.

Team manager Shane Albury led a staff that also included head coach Dachye Stubbs alongside assistants Oscar Greene and Alvonne Hall.

The Bahamas opened with wins over FMC Montana and their first matchup against Grand Cayman. Following a loss to FMC Gutzdorf, they defeated Naples to advance to the title game.

Basketball

One organization continues to use sports as a vehicle for community upliftment, youth empowerment, and social impact.

Grovemade Empire hosted its basketball tournament dubbed “Empire in the Cage,” held over the weekend at Edmund Moxey Park on Baillou Hill Road.

The event combined competition on the court with purpose off on the sidelines.

Beyond the scores and highlight plays, the event also focused on education, as representatives from the post savings bank conducted financial literacy sessions for the young athletes in attendance.

The day also served a greater purpose as a fundraiser to support medical expenses for the mother of Sylvano Gibson — a rising talent and product of Grovemade Empire – as she prepares for a medical procedure.

The tournament was sponsored by the Minister of Economic Affairs Michael Halkitis and featured community based teams in exciting matchups.