Young Antiguan sprinter Jaeda Pigott has earned a place at the CARIFTA Games after meeting the qualifying standard in the Under-17 Girls' 800 metres at the CARIFTA Trials.
According to Antigua News Room, the Antigua and Barbuda Athletic Association (ABAA) confirmed Pigott's qualification, noting that the achievement came despite the athlete competing in heavy conditions during the trials.
The CARIFTA Games is the premier regional track and field competition for youth athletes across the Caribbean, making Pigott's selection a significant milestone in her young athletic career.
Pigott's qualification adds to the growing list of Antiguan athletes who continue to represent the nation on the regional stage, reflecting the ongoing development of athletics in Antigua and Barbuda.
