Tokyo 2025: Caribbean Region Shines with Medals and Historic Marks at World Athletics Championships

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Tokyo 2025: Caribbean Region Shines with Medals and Historic Marks at World Athletics Championships

Sep 16, 2025

Centro Caribe Sports – September 15, 2025

The Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Championships continue at the National Stadium, and the stars from Central America and the Caribbean countries keep making their mark.

With five gold medals and a total of seven medals, the United States leads the overall standings, followed by Kenya and Canada, both with three medals (two golds each). However, the Caribbean’s brilliance has not gone unnoticed: Jamaica is in fourth place overall, positioning itself as the most outstanding country from Central America and the Caribbean thanks to one gold medal and two silvers.

Jamaica has been a protagonist, particularly in the sprint events. Tina Clayton secured silver in the women’s 100 meters, while in the men’s category, Oblique Seville and Kishane Thompson claimed gold and silver, respectively, in athletics’ premier event.

World Stage Presence

Saint Lucia celebrated Julien Alfred’s historic bronze in the women’s 100 meters, reaffirming her status as one of the most consistent sprinters on the international circuit.

Mexico earned a silver medal in shot put with Uziel Muñoz, reaching 21.78 meters.

Cuba reached the podium thanks to Silinda Morales, who placed third in the discus throw. At 25 years old, she sent the implement out to 67.25 meters, surpassing her personal best (65.80).

Colombia shined in the world long jump with Natalia Linares, who secured the bronze medal with 6.92 meters—her personal best.

What’s Next

On Tuesday, September 16, starting at 6:35 a.m. (Dominican Republic time), action resumes at the Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Championships with a day full of expectations and excitement.

One of the most anticipated moments will be the return to the runway of Venezuelan Yulimar Rojas, who will compete in the triple jump qualification round, marking her official comeback after two years of absence. Meanwhile, Dominican star Marileidy Paulino will take to the track in the women’s 400m semifinals, aiming to qualify for the grand final with her sights set on another world-class achievement.