Addison James Strikes Gold and Sets National Record in Boys’ Under-20 Javelin at CARIFTA Games

Dominica is celebrating a golden moment at the 2025 CARIFTA Games after Addison James

captured the gold medal in the Boys’ Under-20 Javelin Throw on Sunday, April 20.

James delivered a standout performance with a massive throw of 67.48 metres, securing first place in the final and etching his name into the record books with a new national record for Dominica in the event.

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

Although he admits that the throw wasn’t the best, he said he anticipated a big throw tonight.

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

The 2025 CARIFTA Games, hosted at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain, Trinidad &

Tobago, brings together the best young athletes from across the Caribbean.