Addison James brings home CARIFTA gold for Dominica! (with photos)

Dominica’s Addison James’s triumph in the Boys’ Under-20 Javelin Throw at the 2025 CARIFTA Games on Sunday, April 20, has led to a remarkable moment of victory for the country.

James showcased an impressive performance, launching the javelin to an exceptional distance of 67.48 metres, which not only earned him a first-place finish but also set a new national record for Dominica in this discipline. This was according to reports from the Dominica Athletics Association.

“Right now I feel very delighted,” James said. “I went out, I did my best, and here it is.”

While he acknowledged that it may not have been his top throw, James expressed his expectation for a significant mark that evening.

“All in all, I still did my best, took the opportunity, and gave it my best,” he noted.

The 2025 CARIFTA Games, taking place at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago, is a prestigious event that gathers some of the finest young athletes from throughout the Caribbean.

 

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6 Comments

  1. Vwais den
    April 22, 2025

    remarkable. good luck young man

  2. William
    April 21, 2025

    Congratulations to Mr. Addison James, Brand Ambassador for the Central Cooperative Credit Union Limited (CCCUL) on winning the Gold Medal in the Boys’ Under-20 Javelin Throw at 2025 CARIFTA Games in Trinidad and Tobago.

    Central Cooperative Credit Union Limited knows the value of investing in our youth, because, our youth is our future.

    Once again, Congratulations…

  3. Labour power
    April 21, 2025

    He was trained in members of UWP backyard,and by UWP puppets,because according to them sports is dead in Dominica.CONGRATULATION young man,you have made patriotic Dominicans proud.

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    • me
      April 21, 2025

      @CLOWN
      The clown does not know that the guy is attending school in Jamaica?
      What an idiot.
      No wonder he is called a dam cliwn.

  4. Hope
    April 21, 2025

    Well done indeed! congratulations 🎊

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  5. MEME
    April 21, 2025

    CONGRATS young man.
    You have done very well and made us proud.
    KEEP IT UP!!

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