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Team Bahamas Maintains Lead Heading Into Final Day

ST. LUCIA – The order of the day for Team Bahamas on day two was more medals and more records.

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1 month ago

August 18, 2024

Taige Adderley, Sasha Lightbourne

ST. LUCIA – The order of the day for Team Bahamas on day two was more medals and more records. At the end of day one, Team Bahamas had accumulated 472 points, leading ahead of Barbados and Trinidad and Tobago, who were in second and third place, respectively. Head coach Dwayne Davis Jr. spoke about Team Bahamas’ performance on day two.

Some of the medal winners for the day included Dexter Russell, Tyler Cartwright, Anthonique Rolle, and Nai’a Belton.

One of the team’s captains, Bianca Johnson, also snagged several medals, including a gold in the girls 15-17 100-meter backstroke.

Competition wrapped up earlier today, and Team Bahamas is expected to return home late on Monday.

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