| XXXI CARIFTA Games | |
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| Dates | March 30-April 1 |
| Host city | Nassau, Bahamas  |
| Venue | Robinson National Stadium |
| Level | Junior and Youth |
| Events | 66 (35 junior (incl. 3 open), 31 youth) |
| Participation | about 346 (208 junior, 138 youth) athletes from about 21 nations |
| Records set | 13 games records |
The 31st CARIFTA Games was held in the Robinson National Stadium in Nassau, Bahamas, on March 30-April 1, 2002. A report on the results was given. [1]
Detailed result lists can be found on the CFPI [2] and on the "World Junior Athletics History" website. [3] An unofficial count yields the number of about 346 athletes (208 junior (under-20) and 138 youth (under-17)) from about 21 countries: Antigua and Barbuda (4), Aruba (3), Bahamas (67), Barbados (26), Belize (1), Bermuda (12), British Virgin Islands (5), Cayman Islands (16), French Guiana (4), Grenada (30), Guadeloupe (17), Guyana (3), Jamaica (64), Martinique (20), Netherlands Antilles (7), Saint Kitts and Nevis (3), Saint Lucia (9), Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (1), Trinidad and Tobago (36), Turks and Caicos Islands (13), US Virgin Islands (5).
A total of 13 games records were set. [2]
In the boys' U-20 category, Darrel Brown from Trinidad and Tobago again set a new games record finishing the 100 metres in 10.22s (wind: 0.9 m/s). Jamaican Greg Little finished the 400 metres hurdles in 50.85s.
In the girls' U-20 category, Shaunette Davidson from Jamaica jumped 1.84m high. As in the year 2000, Claudia Villeneuve from Martinique set new records in shot put (15.75m) and discus throw (53.47m).
In the boys' U-17 category, Usain Bolt from Jamaica set three new records of 21.12s (wind: -0.5 m/s) in 200 metres, 47.33s in 400 metres, and together with the Jamaican 4x400 metres relay team in 3:18.88. Further records were set by James Baird from Antigua and Barbuda in 9:10.97 in the 3000 metres event, and by Matthew Palmer from Jamaica in 13.14s (wind: -0.7 m/s) in 100 metres hurdles.
Finally, in the girls' U-20 category, Anneisha McLaughlin from Jamaica set two new records: in a 200 metres heat, she finished in 23.03 seconds (wind: -1.8 m/s), and as part of the Jamaican 4x400 metres team achieving 3:44.18. LaToya Heath from Jamaica jumped 11.58 (wind: 0.8 m/s) in triple jump.
The Austin Sealy Trophy for the most outstanding athlete of the games was awarded to Anneisha McLaughlin from Jamaica. [4] [5] She won 3 gold medals (100m, 200m, and 4 × 400 m relay) in the youth (U-17) category.
Medal winners are published by category: Boys under 20 (Junior), [6] Girls under 20 (Junior), [7] Boys under 17 (Youth), [8] and Girls under 17 (Youth). [9] Complete results can be found on the CFPI [2] and the "World Junior Athletics History" website. [3]
†: Open event for both junior and youth athletes.
†: Open event for both junior and youth athletes.
* Host nation (Bahamas)
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Jamaica (JAM) | 31 | 20 | 16 | 67 |
| 2 |  Trinidad and Tobago (TTO) | 7 | 2 | 9 | 18 |
| 3 | Bahamas (BAH)* | 6 | 15 | 13 | 34 |
| 4 |  Grenada (GRN) | 5 | 10 | 7 | 22 |
| 5 |  Martinique (MTQ) | 5 | 4 | 4 | 13 |
| 6 |  Antigua and Barbuda (ATG) | 5 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 7 |  Barbados (BAR) | 4 | 3 | 7 | 14 |
| 8 |  Bermuda (BER) | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| 9 |  Guyana (GUY) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 10 |  Saint Lucia (LCA) | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 11 | Guadeloupe (GLP) | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 12 |  Belize (BIZ) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
 Saint Kitts and Nevis (SKN) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 14 |  Netherlands Antilles (AHO) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 15 |  Aruba (ARU) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
 Cayman Islands (CAY) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (VIN) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Totals (17 entries) | 66 | 66 | 66 | 198 | |
The 6th CARIFTA Games was held in Bridgetown, Barbados on April 25–26, 1977. For the first time, the Austin Sealy Award was presented to the athlete adjudged the most outstanding, either in terms of record accomplishment, or quality of performance as compared to other top medallists.
The 7th CARIFTA Games was held in Nassau, Bahamas on March 27–28, 1978.
The 9th CARIFTA Games was held in Hamilton, Bermuda on May 3–4, 1980.
The 13th CARIFTA Games was held in Nassau, Bahamas on April 21–23, 1984.
The 15th CARIFTA Games was held in Les Abymes, Guadeloupe on March 29–31, 1986.
The 18th CARIFTA Games was held in Bridgetown, Barbados on March 25–27, 1989.
The 20th CARIFTA Games was held in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago on March 30-April 1, 1991. An appraisal of the results has been given on the occasion of 40th anniversary of the games.
The 21st CARIFTA Games was held in Nassau, Bahamas, on April 18–20, 1992.
The 24th CARIFTA Games was held in George Town, Cayman Islands, on April 15–17, 1995.
The 26th CARIFTA Games was held at the National Stadium in Bridgetown, Barbados, on April 4–6, 1997.
The 27th CARIFTA Games was held in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, on April 11–13, 1998.
The 29th CARIFTA Games was held at the National Stadium in St. George's, Grenada, on April 22–24, 2000. A detailed report on the results was given.
The 30th CARIFTA Games was held in Bridgetown, Barbados, on April 14–16, 2001. An appraisal of the results has been given on the occasion of 40th anniversary of the games, and on the IAAF website.
The 32nd CARIFTA Games were held in the Hasely Crawford National Stadium in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago on April 19–21, 2003. A detailed report on the results was given.
The 33rd CARIFTA Games was held in the National Stadium in Hamilton, Bermuda, on April 9–11, 2004. An appraisal of the results has been given.
The 34th CARIFTA Games was held in the Dwight Yorke Stadium in Bacolet, Tobago on March 26–28, 2005. The event was relocated from the National Stadium, St. George's, Grenada, because of the aftermath of Hurricane Ivan destroying 90 percent of the island's houses. An appraisal of the results has been given.
The 35th CARIFTA Games was held in the René Serge Nabajoth Stadium in Les Abymes, Guadeloupe on April 15–17, 2006. A detailed appraisal of the results has been given.
The 36th CARIFTA Games was held in the National Stadium on the island of Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, on April 7–9, 2007. Detailed reports on the results were given.
The 37th CARIFTA Games was held in the Bird Rock Athletic Stadium in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, on March 21–24, 2008. IAAF president Lamine Diack was visiting the games emphasizing the event's importance and high value. Detailed reports on the results were given.
The 38th CARIFTA Games was held in the George Odlum National Stadium in Vieux Fort, Saint Lucia, on April 10–13, 2009. Detailed reports on the results were given.
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