Team Jamaica wrote a new chapter in Jamaican athletics history at the 2025 NACAC Senior Championships in Freeport, Bahamas. The team captured a record-breaking 25 medals over three days of competition from August 15–17, with a strong showing across track and field events. This medal haul included 10 gold, 7 silver, and 8 bronze, making it the nation’s best-ever performance at the NACAC Championships.
This success surpassed the previous record of 24 medals set in 2022, also in Freeport. It also highlighted Jamaica’s depth of talent, not only in sprinting but in jumps, throws, and relays.
Gold Medal Performances
Jamaica’s 10 gold medals reflected excellence across multiple disciplines.
- Fedrick Dacres – Discus
- Amoi Brown – 100m
- Demario Prince – 110m hurdles
- Jonielle Smith – 100m
- Nikoaii Williams – Long Jump
- Samantha Hall – Discus
- Mixed 4x400m Relay
- Nickisha Pryce – 400m
- Shanieka Ricketts – Triple Jump
- Men’s 4x400m Relay
Silver Medal Winners
Jamaica added 7 silver medals, showcasing the competitive depth of the squad.
- Ryiem Forde – 100m
- Nayoka Clunis – Hammer Throw
- Sanique Walker – 400m hurdles
- Malik James-King – 400m hurdles
- Christopher Taylor – 200m
- Rusheen McDonald – 400m
- Men’s 4x100m Relay
Bronze Medal Standouts
The bronze medals were equally important, pushing Jamaica’s total to 25.
- Jahiem Stern – 110m hurdles
- Assinie Wilson – 400m hurdles
- Shawn-D Thompson – Long Jump
- Kelly-Ann Beckford – 800m
- Tyrice Taylor – 800m
- Gabrielle Matthews – 200m
- Elvis Graham – Javelin
- Chad Wright – Discus
With podium finishes in middle-distance and field events, Team Jamaica proved it can compete strongly beyond the traditional sprint powerhouse image.
Team Jamaica’s Growth at NACAC
Since the first edition of the NACAC Senior Championships in 2007, Jamaica has steadily built a reputation as one of the strongest nations in the Americas. While the United States traditionally tops the medal table, Jamaica’s 2025 performance showed the country’s growing influence and consistency in international athletics.
The record-breaking performance in Freeport will inspire the next generation of Jamaican athletes and strengthen the country’s presence heading into future global competitions.
Looking Ahead
With 25 medals, Team Jamaica not only set a new benchmark but also showed signs of even greater success to come. From emerging talents like Demario Prince and Nikoaii Williams to experienced stars like Fedrick Dacres and Shanieka Ricketts, the team combined youth and experience to deliver its best NACAC results in history.
This championship performance sets the stage for Jamaica’s preparations for the upcoming World Championships and Olympics, where the athletes will aim to turn regional success into global dominance.
Photos – Ashanie Romine Smith, Gabrielle Matthews, Samantha Hall
