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6 VI athletes depart Thursday for U20 Pan Am Games in PR

2023 Carifta Games silver medalist Kenyatta Grate is in the Virgin Islands team for the U20 Pan Am Games in Puerto Rico this weekend. Photo: Facebook
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Six athletes from the [British] Virgin Islands will depart these shores on Thursday, August 3, 2023, for the U20 Pan Am Games in Mayaquez, Puerto Rico.

The athletes are Mkhori Crabbe (400m), Mikei George (100m, 200m), Khamauri Crabbe (400m), Jahshani Farrington (800m), Kenyatta Grate (100m, 200m) and Khybah Dawson (Long Jump).

The VI will also participate in the 4 x 400m.

The coaches are Winston Potter and Jonel Lacey.

6 Responses to “6 VI athletes depart Thursday for U20 Pan Am Games in PR”

  • Proud Aunty (02/08/2023, 16:23) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    Good luck to all the athletes, especially the Crabbe brothers!
  • always (03/08/2023, 02:29) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    Why is it always the Crabbes. Other people need to be given an opportunity to mehn
    • to always (03/08/2023, 10:27) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
      Some meets are not for 'opportunities'. You have to present good times and distances for your respective event! Hence you send the best from the Territory to represent. No handouts given, earn your spot!
      • Hnnnmn (04/08/2023, 05:53) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
        There are others who qualifiy but not given a chance to travel outside the walls of AO Shirley Grounds. What you talking about.
  • respect (03/08/2023, 05:12) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    for their hard work done on a regular basis. Hopefully the results will come accordingly. Stay strong and healthy! All the best guys!
  • herbs power (03/08/2023, 11:38) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    Kenyatta will be the next Grate athlete for the Bvi.


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