Anguilla was represented at the just completed CARIFTA Games held in Trinidad and Tobago by Khalid Brooks, Shara Proctor, Curlee Gumbs and Coach Wilma Proctor. CARIFTA Games are the premier track and field championships for young athletes in the Caribbean. They were held at the Haseley Grant Stadium in Port of Spain from 19th - 22nd April.

Shara Proctor

Shara Proctor won a bronze medal in the long jump in the under 17 girls category. She jumped her personal best of 5.45 meters. Shara is now the second Anguillian to have won a medal in the CARIFTA Games. She also took part in the high jump and recorded a personal best of 1.55 meters.

Curlee Gumbs

Khalid Brooks and Curlee Gumbs also competed in the games and recorded their personal best in both the 100 meters and 200 meters. While they did not win any medals they would have benefited from participating in the highly competitive events.

The Anguilla Amateur Athletic Association would like to thank J W Proctors and Social Security, the sponsirs of Shara and Curlee. The Association also hopes that Shara’s success will be in an inspiration to other young athletes and that they will now appreciate that with hard work and commitment they too can achieve success in regional competitions.

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