The Ministry of Education, Sports and Creative Industries has officially confirmed that decorated Grenadian decathlete Lindon Victor, OBE, will deliver the feature address at the upcoming 2025 National Sports Awards ceremony. The prestigious event is set to take place on Sunday, March 1, 2026, in St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, celebrating the nation’s top athletic performers, coaches, and sports administrators for their accomplishments throughout 2025.
Victor brings a distinguished pedigree to the occasion as one of the Caribbean’s most accomplished multi-event athletes. The Grenadian national hero has demonstrated remarkable consistency and power throughout his international career, specializing in the demanding decathlon. His accolades include a Bronze Medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where he amassed 8,711 points, adding to his previous appearances at both the Tokyo 2020 and Rio 2016 Games. Further cementing his elite status, Victor captured Bronze at the 2023 World Athletics Championships with a personal best and national record of 8,756 points.
His dominance extends beyond the Olympic stage with two Commonwealth Games Gold Medals (2018 and 2022) and two NCAA Division I titles during his tenure at Texas A&M University, where he once held the collegiate decathlon record. Standing 6’3″, Victor exhibits exceptional skill in throwing events, notably the discus—with a collegiate best of 55.22m—and the javelin, regularly surpassing 70 meters (including a 71.56m throw at the Tokyo Olympics).
Victor’s appointment as an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2024 acknowledges his significant contributions to sport. His family legacy is also deeply rooted in athletics; his brother, Kurt Felix, is also an Olympian, and the pair once held the record for the highest combined decathlon score by siblings. Victor’s journey embodies dedication, perseverance, and a relentless pursuit of excellence, making him an inspiring voice for Antigua and Barbuda’s sporting community.