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Early History and First Triumphs
While the CAC Games were established in the 1920s, Barbados began making its definitive mark on the medal tables in the early 1960s. At the 1962 Games in Kingston, Jamaica, the island nation proudly stepped onto the podium three times. Anton Norris secured a Silver in the High Jump, Winston Bourne took Bronze in Weightlifting, and the Men’s Waterpolo team captured a historic Bronze.
Four years later, at the 1966 Games in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Barbados struck gold for the very first time. Patsy Callender leaped to victory with a Gold medal in the Women’s High Jump, cementing Barbados’s reputation as a rising force in regional athletics.
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Decades of Continuous Participation
Over the last six decades, Barbados has grown its presence at the CAC Games exponentially. What started as small contingents has transformed into massive national deployments.
The island has continually diversified its athletic portfolio. While early games saw success primarily in track and field and weightlifting, modern teams compete across a vast array of disciplines. By the 2023 Games in San Salvador, Barbados fielded a staggering delegation of 140 athletes competing across 21 different sports—including emerging arenas like surfing, triathlon, and equestrian dressage.
Through triumphs and challenges, the Barbados Olympic Association (BOA) has ensured that the island is consistently represented by a mix of seasoned Olympians and hungry newcomers, amassing a grand total of 90 medals between 1962 and 2023..
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Our Medallists: A Legacy of Excellence
Barbados’s 90 total medals include 16 Gold, 17 Silver, and 57 Bronze. Several athletes have delivered legendary performances that remain etched in the nation’s sporting history.
Governing body
Centro Caribe Sports
Organization that governs the Central American and Caribbean Games and promotes sport across the region.
centrocaribesports.org