Geolyna Dowdye and Soniya Jones delivered a double podium finish for Antigua and Barbuda at the 2026 OECS Track and Field Championships, claiming silver and bronze respectively in the women's 100 metres at the Kim Collins Athletics Stadium in St. Kitts. According to Antigua.news, Dowdye crossed the line in 11.47 seconds to secure second place, while Jones followed in 11.65 seconds to take third in a tightly contested final that drew a strong reaction from the crowd.
Saint Lucia's Jady Emmanuel won the event, clocking 11.39 seconds to claim gold and edge a competitive regional field.
The medal ceremony carried added significance for the Antiguan delegation. Both athletes received their medals from national sprint legend Daniel "Bakka" Bailey, who was welcomed with warm applause as he took the stage alongside the next generation of the country's sprinters. Bailey still holds the OECS Championships 100 metres record of 10.19 seconds, set in 2014.
The two podium finishes contributed to Antigua and Barbuda's growing medal tally at the championships, with the team continuing to perform across both track and field disciplines throughout the competition.
Officials and supporters noted the significance of the results, pointing to the performances as further evidence of the country's enduring strength in sprinting and its ability to compete at the regional level.
