Record haul

Jamaica’s record 4x100 metres team (from left) Usain Bolt, Yohan Blake, Nesta Carter and Michael Frater next to the timing board displaying their world record time of 36.84 seconds. (AP Picture)

By Sherrylyn A. Toppin in London | Sun, August 12, 2012 - 12:10 AM

Olympic fever in Barbados and the Caribbean reached a climax yesterday with a record feat and record haul of medals at the London Games.

When Usain Bolt crossed the finish line yesterday to lead Jamaica to a smashing new world record of 36.84 seconds in the men’s 4x100 metres relay, the tally officially stood at 18 – surpassing the 15 in Beijing four years ago for the English-speaking Caribbean – comprising seven gold, four silver and seven bronze.

Jamaica dominated the haul with 12, four of each kind and several records at the World, Olympic and national level.

Trinidad and Tobago ended their Olympics with three bronze and one surprise gold medal in the men’s javelin yesterday by 19-year-old Keshorn Walcott, CARIFTA Games Under-20 and World Junior champion.

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Posted by SANDREA BUTCHER 9 months, 1 week ago: Congrats to Keshorn Walcott on winning gold in the non-traditional field event, the javelin. Point to note, this event is traditionally dominated by European countries. We in Barbados need to take note of the fact that this young athlete has a top of the line Cuban coach. Not just any ordinary Cuban coach will do.