Saint Kitts and Nevis has produced several notable athletes who have excelled in various sports on international stages. Here are some of the top athletes from the nation:
Track & Field
Kim Collins
Born in 1976, Kim Collins is a celebrated sprinter from Saint Kitts and Nevis. He made history by becoming the 100m World Champion in 2003, marking the country’s first and only gold medal at the World Championships. Collins competed in five consecutive Olympic Games from 1996 to 2016 and holds the national record for the 100m with a time of 9.93 seconds. Notably, he is the only man over 40 to have run the 100m in under 10 seconds.
Amya Clarke
Born in 1999, Amya Clarke is a rising star in sprinting. She represented Saint Kitts and Nevis in the 100m at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and served as the nation’s flag bearer during the opening ceremony. Clarke secured silver medals at both the 2021 NACAC U23 Championships and the Junior Pan American Games.
Diane Francis
Diane Francis made history as the first woman to represent Saint Kitts and Nevis at the Olympics, competing in the 400m at the 1996 Atlanta Games.
Football (Soccer)
Keith Gumbs
Born in 1972, Keith Gumbs is one of the most renowned footballers from Saint Kitts and Nevis. Playing as a forward, he had an extensive professional career across Asia and the Caribbean, earning recognition for his goal-scoring prowess.
Romaine Sawyers
A midfielder with roots in Saint Kitts and Nevis, Romaine Sawyers has played for clubs in the English Football League and has been capped by the Saint Kitts and Nevis national team.
Basketball
Jeffrey Bramble
Standing at 6’8″, Jeffrey Bramble is a basketball player from Saint Kitts who played college basketball at the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
Shamlie Jeffers
Another notable basketball player, Shamlie Jeffers, hails from Saint Kitts and played college basketball at Jacksonville University.
Cycling
Kathryn Bertine
Though born in the United States, Kathryn Bertine competed for Saint Kitts and Nevis in professional cycling. She is a multi-time national champion and has been a prominent advocate for women’s cycling, playing a key role in the establishment of a women’s Tour de France.
Cricket
Kieran Powell
Born in 1990, Kieran Powell is a cricketer from Saint Kitts and Nevis who has represented the West Indies at the international level. He is known for his performances as a left-handed opening batsman.
